Swahili
hayati
hah-YAH-tee
How to say it
Swahilihayatihah-YAH-teesoon
Englishdeceasedsoon
Frenchdéfuntsoon
Meaning
the deceased, referring respectfully to someone who has died.
Good to know
Placed before the name of a deceased person as a mark of respect, e.g. Hayati Rais.
Examples
- Hayati baba yangu alikuwa mwalimu.My late father was a teacher.
- Tunamkumbuka hayati kwa heshima kubwa.We remember the deceased with great respect.
- Hayati Rais aliongoza nchi kwa miaka mingi.The late President led the country for many years.
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