indimi

Swahili

padiri

pa-DI-ri

How to say it

Swahilipadiripa-DI-risoon
Englishpriestsoon
Frenchprêtresoon

Meaning

a Christian priest, especially a Roman Catholic clergyman.

Good to know

see padre

Examples

  • Padiri alifanya misa asubuhi hii.The priest held mass this morning.
  • Watu walimsalimia padiri kanisani.People greeted the priest at church.
  • Padiri alimbariki mtoto mchanga.The priest blessed the newborn baby.
  • Tulizungumza na padiri kuhusu harusi yetu.We talked with the priest about our wedding.

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