ahadi

How to say it

Meaning

A statement that one will certainly do or give something in the future.

Good to know

A noun of the n class, the same in the plural. Kutoa ahadi is to make a promise, kutimiza ahadi to keep it, and kuvunja ahadi to break it. The verb is kuahidi.

Examples

• Alitimiza ahadi yake ya kunijengea nyumba.He kept his promise to build me a house.
• Wanasiasa hutoa ahadi nyingi wakati wa kampeni.Politicians make many promises during campaigns.
• Usivunje ahadi uliyompa rafiki yako.Don't break the promise you gave your friend.

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