Swahili
dohori
do-HO-ri
How to say it
Swahilidohorido-HO-risoon
Englishmiddaysoon
Frenchmidisoon
Meaning
midday or noon, especially the Islamic time of prayer at that hour.
Good to know
rare midday, noon; Isl. time of prayer
Examples
- Waliswali swala ya dohori msikitini.They prayed the noon prayer at the mosque.
- Jua lilikuwa kali wakati wa dohori.The sun was strong at midday.
- Je, dohori huanza saa ngapi?What time does noon prayer begin?
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