Swahili
jadi
JAH-dee
How to say it
SwahilijadiJAH-deesoon
Englishancestor, forebearsoon
Frenchancêtresoon
Meaning
an ancestor or forebear; someone from whom one is descended.
Good to know
Used when talking about family heritage or lineage.
Examples
- Jadi zetu walikuwa wakulima wazuri.Our ancestors were great farmers.
- Tunapaswa kuheshimu jadi zetu.We should honor our ancestors.
- Jadi zetu walitoka pwani miaka mingi iliyopita.Our ancestors came from the coast many years ago.
- Je, unajua jina la jadi yako wa kwanza?Do you know the name of your first ancestor?
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