Swahili
thawabu
tha-WA-bu
How to say it
Swahilithawabutha-WA-busoon
Englishrewardsoon
Frenchrécompensesoon
Meaning
a reward or recompense, especially a spiritual one given for good deeds.
Good to know
commonly used in religious contexts for heavenly reward.
Examples
- Kufanya wema kuna thawabu.Doing good brings reward.
- Alitarajia thawabu kutoka kwa Mungu.He expected a reward from God.
- Je, kuna thawabu gani ya kufunga?What reward is there for fasting?
- Thawabu ya kazi njema si fedha pekee.The reward of good work is not money alone.
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