Swahili
dhahiri
dha-HI-ri
How to say it
Swahilidhahiridha-HI-risoon
Englishclear, obvioussoon
Frenchclair, évidentsoon
Meaning
clear, evident, or obvious; well known and plain to see.
Good to know
also used adverbially to mean clearly or evidently.
Examples
- Ni dhahiri kuwa alikosea.It is evident that he was wrong.
- Ukweli ulikuwa dhahiri kwa wote.The truth was obvious to everyone.
- Je, si dhahiri kwamba mvua itanyesha?Isn't it obvious that it will rain?
- Hawakuonyesha dhahiri hisia zao.They did not clearly show their feelings.
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