Swahili
sala
SA-la
How to say it
SwahilisalaSA-lasoon
Englishprayersoon
Frenchprièresoon
Meaning
a religious prayer.
Good to know
rel. prayer. —ya Bwana. the Lord's Prayer. sala ya kupunga pepo wabaya. exorcism
Examples
- Aliomba sala kabla ya chakula.He said a prayer before the meal.
- Sala ya Bwana inasomwa kanisani.The Lord's Prayer is recited in church.
- Je, mnasali sala gani leo?Which prayer are you praying today?
- Hawakusali sala hiyo kwa moyo wote.They did not say that prayer wholeheartedly.
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