swahili [noun]

Kitendaawili

Maana (Definition)

A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

riddle / enigma / puzzle

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

riddle

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwalimu alitegua kitendaawili mbele ya darasa."

Translation: The teacher solved the riddle before the class.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Fumbo kitendawili