ibilisi

How to say it

Meaning

In Islam and Christianity, the chief evil spirit who tempts people to sin. It is also used loosely for any evil spirit or wicked person.

Good to know

N class noun, often written with a capital: Ibilisi. Shetani is the more common word; iblisi in the dictionary is another spelling.

Examples

• Mhubiri alisema Ibilisi huwajaribu watu kila siku.The preacher said the devil tempts people every day.
• Waliamini kwamba ibilisi ndiye aliyeleta balaa hilo.They believed the devil had brought that disaster.
• Mkatae ibilisi na kazi zake zote.Reject the devil and all his works.

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Forms

iblisi