indimi

Swahili

jongomeo

jon-goh-MEH-oh

How to say it

Swahilijongomeojon-goh-MEH-ohsoon
Englishafterlife mythsoon
Frenchmythe de l'au-delàsoon

Meaning

a myth or belief about life after death.

Good to know

This word is often used in discussions about beliefs or traditions.

Examples

  • Jongomeo hili lina historia ndefu.This myth has a long history.
  • Watu wengi wanaamini katika jongomeo.Many people believe in the myth.
  • Wazee walisimulia jongomeo kwa vijana kila usiku.The elders told the afterlife myth to the youth every night.
  • Je, jongomeo hilo linafundisha nini kuhusu kifo?What does that afterlife myth teach about death?

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