wokovu
woh-KOH-voo
How to say it
Swahiliwokovuwoh-KOH-voo
Englishsalvation; rescue
Frenchsalut; délivrance
Meaning
In Christian belief, being saved from sin and its punishment through Jesus Christ; more generally, being rescued from danger or trouble.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural; from kuokoa, to save. Mwokozi is the savior. Wokofu is an older variant.
Examples
- Mchungaji alihubiri kuhusu wokovu wa roho.The pastor preached about the salvation of the soul.
- Wakristo wanaamini wokovu unatoka kwa Kristo.Christians believe salvation comes from Christ.
- Mvua ilikuwa wokovu kwa wakulima baada ya ukame.The rain was a rescue for the farmers after the drought.
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