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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