Swahili
iblisi
eeb-LEE-see
How to say it
Swahiliiblisieeb-LEE-seesoon
Englishdevilsoon
Frenchdiable, démonsoon
Meaning
the devil, or Satan.
Good to know
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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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