priesthood

[US]/'priːsthʊd/
[UK]/'pristhʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. maelezo ya mwanapostuli; wote wa mamlaka na wafuasi wa dini; mizani ya mwanapostuli.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ordained priesthood

kupiga kipimo cha mpira

ministerial priesthood

kipimo cha mpira cha kusahihisha

priesthood duties

mazoezi ya kipimo cha mpira

Example Sentences

a vocation to the priesthood

masharti ya kuchangia kwa mazoea

He was ordained into the priesthood last year.

Alikuwa amechangia kwa mazoea mwa mwezi jana.

The priesthood plays a significant role in the religious community.

Mazoea ina ujumbe mkuu katika jamii ya dini.

She comes from a family with a long tradition of priesthood.

Alikuwa kutoka kwa familia ambayo ina mazoea ya mazoea mpya.

The responsibilities of the priesthood include leading worship services.

Mazoea ina maziki ya kusimamia usalama.

He devoted his life to the priesthood.

Alikuwa amekuwa mazoea kwa mazoea.

The priesthood requires a deep commitment to serving others.

Mazoea ina maziki ya kushirikisha wengine.

Many young men aspire to join the priesthood.

Wanyama wengi wana mazoea ya kuchangia kwa mazoea.

The priesthood is considered a sacred calling.

Mazoea ina mazoea ya mazoea.

She studied theology before entering the priesthood.

Alikuwa amekuwa mazoea kwa mazoea.

The priesthood has a long history in this religious tradition.

Mazoea ina historia ya mazoea ya dini.

Real-world Examples

In his parents' time, he recalls, a local farming family would be proud if a son joined the priesthood.

Kwa wakati wa wazazi yake, anasahihisha, familia ya mazao ya mji hujitupa kama mwanamke anajiona kwa kundi la wakulima.

Source: The Economist - International

Do you not long to be one with Him in His priesthood, ministry, and administration?

Hujitupa kama mwenyewe na Yeye katika kundi la wakulima, kusahihisha na ushirikisho yake?

Source: 2019 ITERO - The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Among those watching the decision making in Rome with apprehension, fear and optimism is the Catholic priesthood.

Kati ya wanaoangalia uchaguzi wa Rome na uchungu, kuchunguza na uwekwa wa mazuri ni kundi la wakulima Katoliki.

Source: The Economist - International

He was schooled in that least national of faiths, Catholicism, and tempted by the priesthood for a while.

Alisikia katika faith ya kuu ya mamlaka ya Katoliki na alitumia kundi la wakulima kwa muda mrefu.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

He has brought you and all your fellow Levites near himself, but now you are trying to get the priesthood too.

Ameongea yako na wazalishaji wote wako kwa karibu na mwenyewe, lakini sasa unategemea kusimamia kundi la wakulima pia.

Source: 04 Numbers Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

You joined the priesthood because of me?

Umejiona kundi la wakulima kwa sababu ya mimi?

Source: The Scorpion and the Frog Season 3

All trainee priests are expected to live in celibacy and preparation for life and priesthood.

Wote wanaotangulia kusimamia wanaobeba kwa uchungu na uchaguzi kwa maisha na kundi la wakulima.

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.

Kwa sababu wakati kundi la wakulima hujumuwa, sheria pia inahitajika kujumuwa.

Source: 58 Hebrews Musical Bible Theater Edition - NIV

Father Ioann was found guilty, lost his job and is now about to get tossed from the priesthood.

Mume Ioann alijadili kama mwenye shida, alifungua kazi yake na sasa anapangwa kutoka kundi la wakulima.

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

We sometimes use the word " vocation" to refer to those who go into the Christian priesthood or ministry.

Tunapitia kwa mifumo ya 'vocation' kwa wanaotumia kundi la wakulima ya Kristo au kusahihisha.

Source: 2016 ESLPod

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