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witch in Swahili

witch in Swahili is mchawi — witch means a person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.

witch in Swahili

mchawi
noun
person who uses magic

What does "witch" mean?

  1. noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
    "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well."
  2. noun A practitioner of Wicca or a related modern pagan spiritual tradition.
    "She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals."
  3. verb To cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.
    "The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival."

witch in a sentence

  • In the story, an old witch cursed the village well.
  • Children dressed as witches for Halloween.
  • She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals.
  • The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "witch" in Swahili?

"witch" in Swahili is mchawi. witch means: A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.

How do you use "witch" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well." In Swahili, "witch" is mchawi.

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