Swahili
mtakaso
m-ta-KA-so
How to say it
Swahilimtakasom-ta-KA-sosoon
Englishcleansingsoon
Frenchpurificationsoon
Meaning
cleansing or purification; used figuratively for menstruation.
Good to know
cleansing, purification; fig. menstruation
Examples
- Kuhani alifanya mtakaso wa hekalu.The priest performed the purification of the temple.
- Mtakaso wa maji ulikamilika jana.The purification of the water was completed yesterday.
- Je, mtakaso huu ni wa kidini?Is this purification a religious one?
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