Swahili
mtume
m-TU-me
How to say it
Swahilimtumem-TU-mesoon
Englishmessenger, apostlesoon
Frenchmessager, apôtresoon
Meaning
a messenger or envoy; in religious contexts, an apostle in Christianity or a prophet in Islam.
Good to know
e.g. 'Mtume Muhammad' (the Prophet Muhammad).
Examples
- Mtume alipeleka ujumbe wa amani.The envoy delivered a message of peace.
- Waislamu humheshimu Mtume Muhammad.Muslims honor the Prophet Muhammad.
- Je, mtume huyo alitumwa na nani?Who sent that messenger?
- Hakuwa mtume, alikuwa mfanyabiashara tu.He wasn't a messenger, he was just a trader.
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