Swahili
himdu
HEEM-doo
How to say it
SwahilihimduHEEM-doosoon
Englishpraisesoon
Frenchlouange, complimentsoon
Meaning
a variant of hamdu: praise or thanks, especially given to God.
Good to know
see hamdu
Examples
- Waumini walimwimbia Mungu himdu msikitini.The worshippers sang praises to God at the mosque.
- Alitoa himdu kwa kupona kwake.He gave thanks for his recovery.
- Kila asubuhi husema himdu kwa neema za siku.Every morning he offers praise for the day's blessings.
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