Jifunze Kiswahili

Chemchem ya maji is a Kiswahili expression with both a literal and a figurative meaning.

Literal meaning .Chemchem ya maji = a water spring / natural spring It refers to a place where water naturally flows out of the ground, usually clean and fresh.English: water spring, natural spring

Example (Swahili):Kijiji kile kinategemea chemchem ya maji kwa matumizi ya kila siku.

Example (English):That village depends on a natural water spring for daily use.

Figurative (symbolic) meaning.Figuratively, chemchem ya maji means a source of life, blessings, hope, knowledge, or renewal—something that continuously gives or refreshes others.

English equivalents:source of life,fountain of hope,source of blessings

Example (Swahili):

Elimu ni chemchem ya maji kwa maendeleo ya jamii.

Example (English):Education is a source of life and progress for society.