idiom [noun]

Tawi la mzaituni

Maana (Definition)

An offer of reconciliation or gesture of goodwill extended to end a dispute.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

olive branch of peace

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tawi la amani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Rais alinyoosha tawi la mzaituni kwa viongozi wa upinzani."

Translation: The president extended an olive branch of peace to opposition leaders.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Amani Maridhiano ya kitaifa patano