Swahili
apizo
a-PI-zo
How to say it
Swahiliapizoa-PI-zosoon
Englishcursesoon
Frenchmalédictionsoon
Meaning
a curse or imprecation, words wishing harm on someone.
Good to know
usually appears as maapizo.
Examples
- Mzee alitamka apizo dhidi ya mwizi.The old man uttered a curse against the thief.
- Waliogopa maapizo ya babu yao.They feared their grandfather's curses.
- Apizo lake halikutimia.His curse did not come true.
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