utatu
oo-TAH-too
How to say it
Swahiliutatuoo-TAH-toosoon
Englishtrio, group of three; the Trinitysoon
Frenchtrio, triade; la Trinitésoon
Meaning
A group of three parties or things acting together; in Christian teaching, the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Good to know
U class noun, from tatu, three. Utatu Mtakatifu is the Holy Trinity; ushirikiano wa utatu is a three-way partnership.
Examples
- Nchi tatu ziliunda ushirikiano wa utatu.Three countries formed a three-way partnership.
- Kanisa linafundisha fundisho la Utatu Mtakatifu.The church teaches the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
- Kikao cha utatu kiliwakutanisha serikali, wafanyakazi na waajiri.The three-way meeting brought together the government, workers and employers.
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