swahili [noun]

Alama ya vidole

Maana (Definition)

The distinctive friction ridge impression left by a human finger, used for biometrics.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

biometric fingerprint / unique identity mark

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

alama ya kidole

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Forensic Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Afisa wa usalama alichukua alama ya vidole ya mshtakiwa."

Translation: The security officer captured the defendant's fingerprint.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Alama Namba ya utambulisho