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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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