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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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