Amisa
APronunciation
a-mi-sa
English Translation
To initiate a girl into womanhood after her first menstruation
Example Usage
Swahili:
"Wasichana wa kijiji walim amisa kwa sherehe maalumu."
English:
"The girls of the village were initiated with a special ceremony."
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September 24, 2025Last Updated
September 24, 2025Word ID
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Aal'
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Aali'
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Aali²
A relative in a family
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