Swahili
dhamana
dha-MA-na
How to say it
Swahilidhamanadha-MA-nasoon
Englishpledgesoon
Frenchcautionsoon
Meaning
a guarantee, pledge, or security given to back an obligation, such as bail.
Good to know
weka dhamana means to post bail or give a guarantee; dhamana ya maisha refers to social security.
Examples
- Aliweka dhamana ili kutoka gerezani.He posted bail in order to get out of jail.
- Benki inahitaji dhamana kabla ya kutoa mkopo.The bank requires collateral before giving a loan.
- Je, ana dhamana ya kutosha kwa mkopo huu?Does he have enough security for this loan?
- Hawakupata dhamana yoyote kwa nyumba yao.They did not get any guarantee for their house.
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