swahili [noun]

Nathari za kiswahili

Maana (Definition)

Literary prose works including novels, short stories, and essays written in standard Swahili.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Swahili prose writing / non-poetic literary forms

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

prose za kiswahili / maandiko

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Literature (Arabic 'nathr')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwanafunzi alisoma nathari za kiswahili ili kujiandaa na mtihani."

Translation: The student read Swahili prose writings to prepare for the exam.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

maandiko Riwaya Insha