Swahili
rabi
RA-bi
How to say it
SwahilirabiRA-bisoon
EnglishLord, mastersoon
Frenchseigneur, maîtresoon
Meaning
a religious term meaning 'lord' or 'master,' used by Muslims and Christians alike in reference to God.
Good to know
A formal, religious register word, common in prayer and scripture rather than everyday speech.
Examples
- Waumini walimsifu Rabi wao kanisani.The believers praised their Lord at church.
- Je, unamwabudu Rabi gani?Which Lord do you worship?
- Sitamwacha Rabi wangu.I will not abandon my Lord.
- Watamshukuru Rabi kwa baraka zake.They will thank the Lord for his blessings.
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