Swahili
kasiki
ka-SI-ki
How to say it
Swahilikasikika-SI-kisoon
Englishrobesoon
Frenchrobesoon
Meaning
a robe or gown worn by a clergyman; also, a communion chalice.
Good to know
robe, gown (of a clergy- man); rel. chalice, communion-cup
Examples
- Padri alivaa kasiki nyeupe kwenye ibada.The priest wore a white robe at the service.
- Kasiki hicho kilikuwa na msalaba mdogo shingoni.That robe had a small cross at the collar.
- Je, kasiki hutumika kwenye sherehe zote za kanisa?Is the robe used at all church ceremonies?
- Waliweka divai ndani ya kasiki cha ushirika.They put wine in the communion chalice.
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