Jifunze Kiswahili

The Swahili word “ishara” translates to “sign,” “signal,” “gesture,” or “symbol” in English. It is used to refer to any kind of indication, non-verbal communication, or symbolic representation.Meaning and Usage:1. Literal meaning:Ishara means a signal or gesture, often used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Examples of usage:Alinipa ishara ya kuondoka→ He gave me a signal to leave.Tafadhali fuata ishara za barabarani.→ Please follow the road signs.Ishara ya upendo ni kutoa msaada kwa wengine.→ A sign of love is helping others.3. Origin:The word “ishara” is of Arabic origin, from the word “إشارة” (ishāra), meaning sign or gesture, which was borrowed into Swahili during centuries of Arabic influence along the East African coast.