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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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