Swahili
azimu
a-ZI-mu
How to say it
Swahiliazimua-ZI-musoon
Englishto intendsoon
Frenchdécidersoon
Meaning
to intend, determine, or resolve to do something; in an older sense, to practice magic or cast spells.
Good to know
the everyday modern sense is to intend/resolve, related to azimio (resolution); the magical sense is archaic.
Examples
- Ameazimu kubadilisha kazi yake.He has resolved to change his job.
- Waliazimu kuondoka asubuhi.They determined to leave in the morning.
- Mchawi alidaiwa kuazimu mtu.The witch doctor was said to cast a spell on someone.
- Tumeazimu kumaliza mradi mwaka huu.We have resolved to finish the project this year.
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