'Our Father' In Swahili Language

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THE PRAYER

Baba Yetu uliye mbinguni,

Jina lako litukuzwe;

Ufalme wako ufike,

Utakalo lifanyike

Duniani kama mbinguni.

Utupe leo mkate wetu wa kila siku,

Utusamehe makosa yetu,

Kama nasi tunavyowasamehe waliotukosea.

Usitutie katika kishawishi,

Lakini utuopoe maovuni.Amina.

Kiswahili

Walking down the memory lane today again...how money times these days... Anniversaries, reminiscing past events which influenced the present... Today, if I remember correctly, but I am pretty sure I am spot on on this one - twenty years have passed since I crossed the threshold of Maryknoll Language School in Makoko area of Musoma town (then, now it is Musoma Municipality). My relationship with kiswahili language has begun officially. Now you may call it love affair...