indimi

Swahili

mimbari

mim-BA-ri

How to say it

Swahilimimbarimim-BA-risoon
Englishpulpitsoon
Frenchchairesoon

Meaning

a pulpit; a raised platform in a church or mosque from which a sermon is delivered.

Good to know

a religious architecture term used for churches and mosques.

Examples

  • Mchungaji alipanda mimbarini kuhubiri.The pastor climbed onto the pulpit to preach.
  • Mimbari ya kanisa hili imetengenezwa kwa mbao za mvule.This church's pulpit is made of mvule wood.
  • Je, ni nani atakayesimama mimbarini leo?Who will stand at the pulpit today?

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