Swahili
wasalikhina
wah-sah-lee-KHEE-nah
How to say it
Swahiliwasalikhinawah-sah-lee-KHEE-nahsoon
Englishdevout peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes dévotessoon
Meaning
People who are pious or devout, especially in religious practice.
Good to know
plural of msalikhina (m-/wa- class); formal, religious register.
Examples
- Wasalikhina huswali kila siku.The devout pray every day.
- Msikitini kulikuwa na wasalikhina wengi.There were many devout people at the mosque.
- Wasalikhina hawapendi kuvunja saumu.The devout do not like to break the fast.
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