Dar es Salaam, April 17 -- We continue with the Swahili word which start with letter I. The Swahili word “ishara” means “sign,” “signal,” “gesture,” or “symbol.” It comes from Arabic origin — the Arabic word إشارة (ishārah) also means “sign” or “gesture.” Meaning & Usage:”Ishara” can be used in several contexts depending on what youre trying to communicate:

1. Signal or gesture (nonverbal communication):Example: Alinipa ishara ya kuondoka.He/She gave me a signal to leave.

2. Symbolic or figurative meaning:Example: Msalaba ni ishara ya Ukristo. The cross is a symbol of Christianity.

3. Traffic or direc...