kaisari
kah-ee-SAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilikaisarikah-ee-SAH-ree
EnglishCaesar, emperor (of Rome)
FrenchCésar, empereur (romain)
Meaning
The title of the emperors of ancient Rome, known from the Bible; by extension any emperor or worldly ruler, as in the saying give to Caesar what is Caesar’s.
Good to know
Usually written with a capital: Kaisari Augusto. The saying Mpeni Kaisari yaliyo ya Kaisari, give Caesar what is Caesar’s, is often quoted about taxes and the state.
Examples
- Kaisari Augusto alitawala Roma kwa miaka mingi.Caesar Augustus ruled Rome for many years.
- Mpeni Kaisari yaliyo ya Kaisari.Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s.
- Paulo alikata rufaa kwa Kaisari.Paul appealed to Caesar.
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