Swahili
mkombozi
mkom-BO-zi
How to say it
Swahilimkombozimkom-BO-zisoon
Englishrescuer, saviorsoon
Frenchlibérateur, sauveursoon
Meaning
a rescuer or liberator; in a religious sense, the Savior or Redeemer.
Good to know
used in Christian contexts for Jesus Christ, and generally for anyone who frees others from hardship.
Examples
- Wakristo wanamwamini Yesu kama Mkombozi wao.Christians believe in Jesus as their Savior.
- Je, ni nani aliyekuwa mkombozi wa wafungwa hao?Who was the liberator of those prisoners?
- Alikuja kama mkombozi wakati wa njaa kali.He came as a rescuer during the severe famine.
- Taifa lilimwadhimisha mkombozi wake wa uhuru.The nation honored its liberator of independence.
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