kishirikina
kee-shee-ree-KEE-nah
How to say it
Swahilikishirikinakee-shee-ree-KEE-nah
Englishsuperstitious, of witchcraft beliefs
Frenchsuperstitieux; de sorcellerie
Meaning
Having to do with superstition and witchcraft, such as beliefs that charms or body parts bring wealth or harm.
Good to know
Used after a noun or as an adverb: imani za kishirikina, superstitious beliefs, which the news often links to killings. From ushirikina, superstition.
Examples
- Viongozi wa dini wanapinga imani za kishirikina kijijini.Religious leaders oppose superstitious beliefs in the village.
- Aliamini kwamba ugonjwa wake ulisababishwa kishirikina.He believed his illness had been caused by witchcraft.
- Hirizi ni kitu cha kishirikina kinachovaliwa kwa ajili ya kinga.An amulet is a superstitious object worn for protection.
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