sanaa
English meaning: Art
Swahili Definition
(Kiswahili)Ubunifu wa kibinadamu unaojieleza kupitia uchoraji, uchongaji, muziki na sanaa nyingine.
English Definition
Creative human expression. East African art traditions are diverse — Makonde wood sculpture (Tanzania/Mozambique) is internationally renowned; Tingatinga painting (Tanzania) is a vibrant style exported globally; Maasai beadwork and jewelry; Kanga and Kitenge textile traditions. East African contemporary art is gaining global recognition. The Swahili Coast's historic architecture (Lamu, Zanzibar Stone Town — UNESCO) reflects centuries of artistic fusion.
Example
“Uchongaji wa Makonde wa Tanzania ni mmoja wa sanaa za asili zinazojulikana zaidi duniani.”
In English: “Tanzania's Makonde wood sculpture is one of the best-known indigenous arts in the world.”
Synonyms
- ubunifu
- kazi za sanaa
Literary Heritage
“Ushairi ni pumzi ya roho inayohisi.”
“Poetry is the breath of the feeling soul.”
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Language information
- Language
- Kiswahili
- Swahili
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Niger-Congo
- Speakers
- 100M