makafara

How to say it

Meaning

Animal sacrifices or offerings made for atonement or protection; by extension, protective amulets.

Good to know

plural of kafara (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).

Examples

• Waganga walitoa makafara kabla ya msimu wa mvua.The healers offered sacrifices before the rainy season.
• Je, makafara haya yanahusisha mbuzi?Do these sacrifices involve goats?
• Makafara hayakufanywa mwaka huu.The sacrifices were not performed this year.

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