ukuhani
oo-koo-HAH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliukuhanioo-koo-HAH-neesoon
Englishpriesthood
Frenchsacerdoce
Meaning
The office and work of a priest, and the priests of a church or a religion taken together.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kuhani, priest. Kupewa daraja la ukuhani is to be ordained a priest.
Examples
- Alipewa daraja la ukuhani mwaka jana.He was ordained to the priesthood last year.
- Kijana huyo anasomea ukuhani seminarini.That young man is studying for the priesthood at the seminary.
- Ukuhani ni wito wa kumtumikia Mungu na watu.The priesthood is a calling to serve God and people.
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