Swahili
hirizi
hee-REE-zee
How to say it
Swahilihirizihee-REE-zeesoon
Englishamuletsoon
Frenchamulette, talismansoon
Meaning
an amulet or talisman worn for protection.
Good to know
amulet, talisman. ^hisa; part, share; math. quotient; econ. share of stock. 134 hizi ^hisa, hissa forgiveness, pardon
Examples
- Alivaa hirizi shingoni kwa ajili ya kinga.He wore an amulet around his neck for protection.
- Mzee alimpa mjukuu wake hirizi kabla ya safari.The elder gave his grandchild an amulet before the journey.
- Watu wengine huamini hirizi huwakinga na maradhi.Some people believe amulets protect them from illness.
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