indimi

Swahili

mafundisho

mah-foo-NDEE-shoh

How to say it

Swahilimafundishomah-foo-NDEE-shohsoon
Englishteachingssoon
Frenchenseignementssoon

Meaning

Teachings or lessons given to instruct someone.

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plural of fundisho (li-/ma- class); common in religious and moral contexts.

Examples

  • Mafundisho ya mwalimu yalimgusa sana.The teacher's teachings moved him deeply.
  • Je, mafundisho haya yanafundishwa shuleni?Are these teachings taught in schools?
  • Mafundisho ya dini hiyo ni ya amani.The teachings of that religion are about peace.
  • Hakufuata mafundisho aliyopewa na wazazi.He did not follow the teachings his parents gave him.

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