Swahili
laya
LAH-yah
How to say it
SwahililayaLAH-yahsoon
Englishsectionsoon
Frenchsectionsoon
Meaning
a verse or section of a religious text, especially of the Quran.
Good to know
section, part, paragraph (of a book), verse (esp. of the Koran). 2aya (children's) nurse(maid). (= Imlezi.)
Examples
- Sheikh alisoma laya moja ya Kurani.The sheikh read one verse of the Quran.
- Mtoto alihifadhi laya kadhaa.The child memorized several verses.
- Laya hii ina maana kubwa.This verse has great meaning.
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