Swahili
sihiri
si-HI-ri
How to say it
Swahilisihirisi-HI-risoon
Englishsorcerysoon
Frenchsorcelleriesoon
Meaning
magic or sorcery believed to influence people or events through supernatural means.
Good to know
used both as the noun for the magic itself and as a verb meaning to bewitch or enchant someone.
Examples
- Wanakijiji waliamini kuwa mzee yule anajua sihiri.The villagers believed that old man knew sorcery.
- Alimsihiri kwa maneno yake matamu.He bewitched her with his sweet words.
- Sihiri haiwezi kutatua matatizo yako.Sorcery cannot solve your problems.
- Je, unaamini kweli kuna sihiri?Do you really believe magic exists?
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