Swahili
hekalu
heh-KAH-loo
How to say it
Swahilihekaluheh-KAH-loosoon
Englishtemplesoon
Frenchtempesoon
Meaning
a temple, especially a grand religious building such as the Temple of Jerusalem or an Asian pagoda.
Good to know
re/; temple (esp. the Temple of J erusalem); pagoda (China, India)
Examples
- Waumini walikusanyika hekaluni kusali.The worshippers gathered at the temple to pray.
- Hekalu la kale lilijengwa miaka mingi iliyopita.The ancient temple was built many years ago.
- Watalii walitembelea hekalu maarufu nchini India.Tourists visited a famous temple in India.
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