Swahili
wachaji
wah-CHAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwachajiwah-CHAH-jeesoon
EnglishGod-fearing peoplesoon
Frenchcroyantssoon
Meaning
People who are devout and reverent, who fear and honor God.
Good to know
plural of mchaji (m-/wa- class); religious register.
Examples
- Wachaji hukusanyika kila Jumapili kanisani.God-fearing people gather every Sunday at church.
- Je, wachaji hao wanaomba mara ngapi kwa siku?How many times a day do those God-fearing people pray?
- Sisi si wachaji sana, lakini tunaheshimu dini.We are not very devout, but we respect religion.
- Wachaji watashiriki hija mwaka huu.God-fearing people will take part in the pilgrimage this year.
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