Swahili
mawaidha
ma-wa-I-dha
How to say it
Swahilimawaidhama-wa-I-dhasoon
Englishcounselsoon
Frenchconseilsoon
Meaning
advice, counsel, or moral teaching, especially given in a sermon or by an elder.
Good to know
common in religious and formal speech, e.g. "mawaidha ya sheikh" (the sheikh's sermon).
Examples
- Sheikh alitoa mawaidha baada ya swala ya Ijumaa.The sheikh gave a sermon after Friday prayers.
- Nilipokea mawaidha mazuri kutoka kwa babu.I received good advice from grandfather.
- Je, ulisikiliza mawaidha ya mzee jana?Did you listen to the elder's counsel yesterday?
- Mawaidha yake yalinisaidia kubadili tabia yangu.His advice helped me change my behavior.
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