Swahili
mmasiya
um-ma-SEE-ya
How to say it
Swahilimmasiyaum-ma-SEE-yasoon
EnglishMessiahsoon
FrenchMessiesoon
Meaning
the Messiah; in Islamic usage, a title for Jesus ('Isa), derived from Arabic al-Masih.
Good to know
From Arabic al-Masīḥ; used in Islamic religious contexts as a title for Prophet Isa (Jesus).
Examples
- Waislamu wanamheshimu Mmasiya kama nabii.Muslims honor the Messiah as a prophet.
- Je, neno Mmasiya lina asili gani?What is the origin of the word Messiah?
- Kitabu hicho hakikumtaja Mmasiya moja kwa moja.That book did not mention the Messiah directly.
- Wanafunzi watajifunza kuhusu Mmasiya darasani.The students will learn about the Messiah in class.
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