jumapili
joo-mah-PEE-lee
How to say it
Swahilijumapilijoo-mah-PEE-lee
EnglishSunday
Frenchdimanche
Meaning
The day of the week after Saturday, when many Christians go to church.
Good to know
Written with a capital: Jumapili. Jumapili ijayo, next Sunday. The name means day two, because Swahili counts the days from Saturday, Jumamosi.
Examples
- Tunakwenda kanisani kila Jumapili.We go to church every Sunday.
- Jumapili ijayo tutamtembelea bibi.Next Sunday we will visit grandmother.
- Soko hili hufungwa siku ya Jumapili.This market is closed on Sundays.
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