coastal [interjection]

Inna lillahi

Maana (Definition)

A reverent expression spoken by coastal Swahili people upon hearing of a death.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

solemn condolence utterance / To God we belong

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pole za msiba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watu walisema Inna lillahi walipopata habari za msiba."

Translation: People uttered Inna lillahi when they received news of the bereavement.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Pole Cheko la msiba