Swahili
hatibu
hah-TEE-boo
How to say it
Swahilihatibuhah-TEE-boosoon
Englishpreachersoon
Frenchprédicateursoon
Meaning
an Islamic preacher, especially one who delivers the Friday sermon.
Good to know
Isl. preacher
Examples
- Hatibu alitoa hotuba wakati wa sala ya Ijumaa.The preacher delivered a sermon during Friday prayers.
- Waumini walimsikiliza hatibu kwa makini.The worshippers listened to the preacher attentively.
- Hatibu mpya ateuliwa msikitini.A new preacher was appointed at the mosque.
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