indimi

Swahili

iblisi

eeb-LEE-see

How to say it

Swahiliiblisieeb-LEE-seesoon
Englishdevilsoon
Frenchdiable, démonsoon

Meaning

the devil, or Satan.

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Examples

  • Watu wanasema ni kazi ya iblisi.People say it is the devil's work.
  • Alijaribiwa na iblisi katika nyakati ngumu.He was tempted by the devil in hard times.
  • Katika dini nyingi, iblisi ni ishara ya uovu.In many religions, the devil is a symbol of evil.

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