Swahili
kiosha
ki-O-sha
How to say it
Swahilikioshaki-O-shasoon
Englishfoot washingsoon
Frenchlavage des piedssoon
Meaning
the ceremonial washing of the feet performed at a wedding, and the payment made for it.
Good to know
seen in kiosha miguu.
Examples
- Familia ya bwana harusi ililipa kiosha.The groom's family paid for the ceremonial foot-washing.
- Je, kiosha kinafanywa siku gani ya harusi?On which day of the wedding is the foot-washing performed?
- Wazee walisimamia kiosha cha bibi harusi.The elders oversaw the bride's foot-washing ceremony.
- Kiosha ni sehemu muhimu ya mila za harusi.The foot-washing is an important part of wedding customs.
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