swahili [noun]

Alama za vidole

Maana (Definition)

Unique ridge patterns on human fingers used in criminal forensics and identification.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fingerprints / forensic friction ridges

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fingerprints

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Maafisa wa polisi walichukua alama za vidole eneo la tukio."

Translation: Police officers took fingerprints at the crime scene.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Alama Namba ya utambulisho