swahili [verb]

Fumba

Maana (Definition)

To close shut (eyes or hands), or to utter words in allegorical riddles.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shut eyes / close fist / speak idiomatically

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fumba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alifumba macho na kuanza kusimulia fumbo la kale."

Translation: The elder closed his eyes and began reciting an ancient riddle.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kufunga mkanda Fumba macho