swahili [noun]

Mwadhini

Maana (Definition)

The official at a mosque who recites the adhan to call believers to daily prayers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

muezzin / prayer caller

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mwadhini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('mu'adhdhin')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwadhini aliadhini usiku wa manane kwa sauti nyororo."

Translation: The muezzin recited the prayer call late at night in a melodious voice.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mwito wa sala mlinganiaji