mbashiri

How to say it

Meaning

a messenger or bringer of news; also a soothsayer or one who foretells the future.

Good to know

literary/religious word, can refer to a herald of good news or a fortune-teller depending on context.

Examples

• Mbashiri alileta habari njema kijijini.The messenger brought good news to the village.
• Wazee walimwendea mbashiri kuuliza kuhusu mvua.The elders went to the soothsayer to ask about the rains.
• Manabii huitwa mbashiri katika baadhi ya maandiko.Prophets are called messengers/heralds in some scriptures.

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