Swahili
mabikira
mah-bee-KEE-rah
How to say it
Swahilimabikiramah-bee-KEE-rahsoon
Englishvirginssoon
Frenchviergessoon
Meaning
Virgins; young women who have not had sexual intercourse. Also used to describe something untouched or unspoiled.
Good to know
Plural of bikira (class 9/6 person noun; takes human/wa- agreement).
Examples
- Mabikira watano walishiriki tambiko la kimila.Five virgins took part in the traditional ritual.
- Je, mabikira hao walichaguliwa vipi?How were those virgins chosen?
- Mabikira hawakuruhusiwa kuondoka kabla ya sherehe kumalizika.The virgins were not allowed to leave before the ceremony ended.
- Hadithi hiyo itawaeleza mabikira watakaoshiriki msafara.The story will describe the virgins who will take part in the procession.
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