Swahili
msalaba
m-sah-LAH-bah
How to say it
Swahilimsalabam-sah-LAH-bahsoon
Englishcrosssoon
Frenchcroixsoon
Meaning
a cross, especially the Christian religious symbol; also used in the name of the Red Cross Society.
Good to know
msalaba mwekundu (the Red Cross) is a common modern usage.
Examples
- Alivaa msalaba shingoni.He wore a cross around his neck.
- Chama cha Msalaba Mwekundu kilisaidia waathirika.The Red Cross Society helped the victims.
- Je, kanisa lile lina msalaba mkubwa?Does that church have a large cross?
- Aliashiria ishara ya msalaba kabla ya kuomba.He made the sign of the cross before praying.
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