indimi

Swahili

sheki

SHE-ki

How to say it

SwahilishekiSHE-kisoon
Englishsheikhsoon
Frenchcheikhsoon

Meaning

a sheikh, an Islamic religious leader or elder.

Good to know

see sheikh

Examples

  • Sheki alifundisha somo la maadili.The sheikh taught a lesson on morals.
  • Watoto walimheshimu sheki wa kijiji.The children respected the village sheikh.
  • Je, sheki atahutubia kesho?Will the sheikh preach tomorrow?
  • Hawakumwalika sheki kwenye mazishi.They did not invite the sheikh to the funeral.

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