Swahili
hemdi
HEHM-dee
How to say it
SwahilihemdiHEHM-deesoon
Englishpraisesoon
Frenchlouange, complimentsoon
Meaning
a variant of hamdu: praise or thanks, especially given to God.
Good to know
see hamdu
Examples
- Alitoa hemdi kwa Mwenyezi Mungu baada ya kupona.He gave praise to God after recovering.
- Tunatoa hemdi kwa neema tulizopata.We give thanks for the blessings we have received.
- Alisema hemdi kwa sauti ya juu msikitini.He spoke words of praise loudly at the mosque.
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