Swahili
ombolezo
o-mbo-LE-zo
How to say it
Swahiliombolezoo-mbo-LE-zosoon
Englishmourningsoon
Frenchlamentationsoon
Meaning
an expression of mourning, such as weeping or wailing, or a ceremonial song of mourning, a dirge.
Good to know
{us. maombolezo); lament, weeping/wailing. 2- ceremonial song of mourning, dirge; earnest entreaty, urgent request
Examples
- Ombolezo lilisikika kutoka nyumbani mwao baada ya msiba.Wailing could be heard from their house after the bereavement.
- Waliimba wimbo wa ombolezo kaburini.They sang a dirge at the graveside.
- Ombolezo la mjane lilihuzunisha kila mtu.The widow's lament saddened everyone.
- Sherehe ilibadilika kuwa ombolezo baada ya habari mbaya.The celebration turned into mourning after the bad news.
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