Swahili Word of the Day
nyota
/nyo-TA/ • noun — 28th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: star
Examples
- Nyota za angani ni nzuri kuona usiku.
(The stars in the sky are beautiful to see at night.) - Alikuwa na ndoto ya kuwa nyota maarufu katika filamu.
(She had a dream of becoming a famous star in movies.) - Tazama nyota hiyo; inaangaza sana.
(Look at that star; it shines very brightly.)
Synonyms
- mwangaza
- nyota ya angani
The word 'nyota' is commonly used to refer to both celestial stars and metaphorically to designate someone who is famous or talented.
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