imam

Naija

Etymology

From: Arabic imām ("leader")

Pronunciation

ɪ̀mɑ̑ːm

Definition

Person wey dey lead prayer for mosque.

Noun

• For di nikkah, na di Imam pray for di couple.  — (NSC_Shulammite_2020, At the nikkah, the Imam prayed for the couple.)
• Deir Imam dey preach for radio during di lockdown.  — ( NSC_Shulammite_2020, Their Imam preached on air during the lockdown.)

Translation

• English: Imam