dhamira

How to say it

Meaning

What a person or group firmly means to do or achieve; in the study of literature it is also the main theme or message of a work.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in plural. Dhamira ya dhati is a sincere commitment, and kuwa na dhamira ya means to be determined to. Do not confuse it with dhamiri, conscience.

Examples

• Serikali ina dhamira ya kuboresha huduma za afya vijijini.The government intends to improve health services in rural areas.
• Dhamira kuu ya shairi hili ni upendo.The main theme of this poem is love.
• Alifika mjini akiwa na dhamira ya kutafuta kazi.He came to town intending to look for work.