indimi

Swahili

ibada

ee-BAH-dah

How to say it

Swahiliibadaee-BAH-dahsoon
Englishworshipsoon
Frenchcultesoon

Meaning

worship or religious devotion, or a religious rite or liturgy.

Good to know

ibada ya ubinafsi means 'a personality cult'.

Examples

  • Waumini walikusanyika kwa ajili ya ibada kanisani.The worshippers gathered for worship at the church.
  • Ibada ya asubuhi huanza saa tatu.The morning service begins at nine o'clock.
  • Watu wengi walihudhuria ibada ya Ijumaa msikitini.Many people attended the Friday service at the mosque.
  • Kiongozi huyo aliendeleza ibada ya ubinafsi.That leader fostered a personality cult.

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