swahili
[noun]
Awali
Maana (Definition)
The first part or beginning stage of a time, event, or process.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
onset / initial period / beginning
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
mwanzo
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'awwal'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Hapo awali mji huu ulikuwa kijiji kidogo."
Translation: In the beginning this city was a small village.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):