Swahili
madhabahu
mah-dah-BAH-hoo
How to say it
Swahilimadhabahumah-dah-BAH-hoosoon
Englishaltarsoon
Frenchautelsoon
Meaning
an altar, a place where religious sacrifices are performed.
Good to know
place where sacrifices are performed, altar; rare slaughter- house
Examples
- Kuhani alisimama madhabahuni.The priest stood at the altar.
- Waliweka sadaka juu ya madhabahu.They placed the offering on the altar.
- Hekalu lile lina madhabahu ya kale.That temple has an ancient altar.
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