Swahili
masiya
mah-SEE-yah
How to say it
Swahilimasiyamah-SEE-yahsoon
EnglishMessiahsoon
FrenchMessiesoon
Meaning
the Messiah, the anointed savior figure awaited in Christian and Islamic tradition, referred to as Kristo in Christian usage.
Good to know
a religious term, mainly used in Christian and Islamic contexts; capitalized as a title, synonym Masihi.
Examples
- Wakristo wanamwamini Yesu kuwa Masiya.Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.
- Je, Masiya alitabiriwa na manabii?Was the Messiah prophesied by the prophets?
- Hawakumtambua Masiya alipokuja.They did not recognize the Messiah when he came.
- Watu watamsubiri Masiya kwa imani.People will wait for the Messiah in faith.
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