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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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