tairel

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Pronunciation

/tai'rel/

English Translation

An utterance believed to calm a spirit in a person's head; also a response meaning "yes" or "slowly" when answering a traditional healer's call.

Example Usage
Swahili:

"Watu walijibu "tairel" walipoitwa na mganga."

English:

"The people responded "tairel" when called by the healer."

Added
October 14, 2025
Last Updated
October 14, 2025
Word ID
#24467