swahili [noun]

Fani ya ushairi

Maana (Definition)

The technical mastery of meter, rhyme, and imagery in classical Swahili poetic composition.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

poetic artistry and aesthetic craft

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fani ya ushairi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mshairi alionyesha fani ya ushairi wa hali ya juu kwenye shairi lake."

Translation: The poet displayed outstanding poetic artistry in his composition.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Fani ya ushairi Sanifu sanaa utungo