Swahili
mazindiko
mah-zeen-DEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilimazindikomah-zeen-DEE-kohsoon
Englishprotective charmssoon
Frenchmagies protectricessoon
Meaning
Protective magic, especially charms buried at a house's entrance to ward off evil spirits.
Good to know
plural of zindiko (ji-/ma- class); traditional/spiritual term.
Examples
- Waganga wa kienyeji waliweka mazindiko mlangoni.Traditional healers placed protective charms at the doorway.
- Je, mazindiko hayo yanafanya kazi kweli?Do those charms really work?
- Watu wachache bado wanaamini mazindiko siku hizi.Few people still believe in charms these days.
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