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swahili [noun]

Mshumaa

Maana (Definition)

A cylinder of wax with a central wick burned to provide illumination.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

candle / wax light

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mshumaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('sham'a')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mshumaa ulitoa mwangaza mdogo chumbani wakati umeme ulipokatika."

Translation: The candle provided dim light in the room when the power went off.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Taa ya mwangazaTaarab
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