swahili [noun]

Jazanda

Maana (Definition)

The artistic use of metaphorical language or symbolic narratives to represent deep ideas.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

literary allegory / figurative metaphor

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

picha ya maneno

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwandishi alitumia jazanda kuficha ujumbe wa kisiasa."

Translation: The author used literary allegory to conceal a political message.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Fumbo Lina Mfano