swahili [noun]

Bwire ya giza

Maana (Definition)

A poetic term in Swahili epic literature describing total nighttime darkness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

deep nocturnal darkness / classical midnight hour

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bwire ya giza

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Walinzi walitembea mtaani wakati wa bwire ya giza."

Translation: Guards patrolled the streets during the deep midnight darkness.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

usiku mnene Giza