mahubiri

How to say it

Meaning

A religious talk given by a preacher to teach or encourage believers, in church, in a mosque or at a gathering. It also means preaching in general.

Good to know

Ma class noun used in the plural, from kuhubiri, to preach: mahubiri ya Jumapili, the Sunday sermon; mahubiri hayo, that sermon. The preacher is mhubiri, plural wahubiri.

Examples

• Mahubiri ya askofu yaligusa mioyo ya waumini.The bishop's sermon touched the hearts of the believers.
• Tulisikiliza mahubiri kanisani asubuhi.We listened to the sermon at church in the morning.
• Mahubiri yake yalihusu msamaha na upendo.His preaching was about forgiveness and love.