swahili [noun]

Tenzi

Maana (Definition)

Long narrative epic poetry composition celebrating historic events or heroic deeds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

epic poems / heroic verse compositions

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tenzi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Literary

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alisoma tenzi za Fumo Liyongo maktaba."

Translation: He read the epic poems of Fumo Liyongo at the library.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tambo za mashairi Utenzi Fani ya ushairi