mara

Meanings

• Noun

  A Swahili term for a large flat basket used for carrying heavy loads.

  - "Mama waondelewa kula mara ya vitu vingi hivi sana."
  - "Mara ya ugali hakuna hivi ni jitihada kuweka vitu hivi sana."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɑːɹə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmɑːɹə/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈmɑːɹə/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of mara that leads to same result
mare , mares , maria , mare clausum , mare clausums , mare liberum , mare liberums , mare nostrum , mare nostrums , mare's nest , mare's nests , mares' nests , mare's tail , mare's tails , mares' tails , Mare Island

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Etymology

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From the Swahili language, meaning 'basket'.

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Trivia

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1. Mara is a common household item in many East African countries.

2. The Swahili language has over 100 million speakers worldwide.

3. Mara is also used as a name for girls in some parts of East Africa.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mkono: Swahili term for 'hand'. Mara is carried using both hands.

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Culture

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In Swahili culture, mara is an essential item used for carrying various goods such as grains, firewood, and water. It is a symbol of resilience and hard work.

How to Memorize "mara"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, flat basket used for carrying heavy loads.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mara' with carrying heavy loads and Swahili culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mara starts with an 'M', just like 'mighty' and 'massive' baskets.

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