masihi

How to say it

Meaning

The savior promised in Jewish and Christian scripture; Christians give the title to Jesus, and in Islam it is a title of Jesus too. Kabla ya Masihi means before Christ, BC.

Good to know

Usually capitalized, Masihi. Kabla ya Masihi is BC and baada ya Masihi is AD. From Arabic; also spelled masiya.

Examples

• Wakristo wanaamini kwamba Yesu ndiye Masihi.Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah.
• Mji huo ulijengwa karne ya tano kabla ya Masihi.That town was built in the fifth century before Christ.
• Manabii walitabiri kuja kwa Masihi.The prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah.

Forms

masiya