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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