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idiom [noun]

Mdundo wa ngoma

Maana (Definition)

The underlying momentum or guiding beat that drives a social or cultural activity forward.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rhythmic momentum / heartbeat of a movement / drumbeat

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vibe ya ngoma / rhythm

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Cultural Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mdundo wa ngoma ya mabadiliko unaratibiwa na vijana."

Translation: The rhythmic momentum of the change movement is coordinated by youths.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
rhythmPunguza kasiOnyesha mwelekeo
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