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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