adhuhuri
ah-dhoo-HOO-ree
How to say it
Swahiliadhuhuriah-dhoo-HOO-ree
Englishmidday, early afternoon
Frenchmidi, début d'après-midi
Meaning
The part of the day around and just after noon, when the sun is at its highest. In Muslim use it is also the time of the midday prayer.
Good to know
Used with saa or wakati: saa saba adhuhuri is one in the afternoon, since Swahili hours count from dawn. It comes before alasiri and jioni; mchana is the everyday word for daytime.
Examples
- Tutakutana sokoni saa sita adhuhuri.We will meet at the market at noon.
- Jua la adhuhuri lilikuwa kali sana leo.The midday sun was very hot today.
- Waumini walikwenda msikitini kwa sala ya adhuhuri.The faithful went to the mosque for the midday prayer.
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