Swahili
misalaba
mee-sah-LAH-bah
How to say it
Swahilimisalabamee-sah-LAH-bahsoon
Englishcrossessoon
Frenchcroixsoon
Meaning
Crosses, especially the Christian religious symbol, also used in the name of organizations such as the Red Cross.
Good to know
plural of msalaba (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Misalaba imesimikwa kwenye makaburi.Crosses have been erected on the graves.
- Je, misalaba hii imetengenezwa kwa mbao au chuma?Are these crosses made of wood or metal?
- Misalaba haikuwekwa sawasawa ukutani.The crosses were not placed evenly on the wall.
- Kanisa litaweka misalaba mipya mwaka huu.The church will put up new crosses this year.
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