Swahili Word of the Day
nuru
/NOO-roo/ • noun — 1st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: light
Examples
- Nuru ya jua ni nzuri sana.
(The light of the sun is very nice.) - Aliweka mwanga kwa kutumia nuru ya mwezi.
(He lit it using the light of the moon.) - Nuru inaweza kuleta matumaini.
(Light can bring hope.)
Synonyms
- mwanga
- mwangaza
The word 'nuru' is commonly used when referring to any source of light, whether natural (like sunlight) or artificial. It's often used metaphorically to imply clarity or hope.
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