Swahili
dhati
DHA-ti
How to say it
SwahilidhatiDHA-tisoon
Englishintentionsoon
Frenchintentionsoon
Meaning
sincere intention or purpose; the true essence or character of something.
Good to know
kwa dhati means sincerely or wholeheartedly.
Examples
- Alifanya kazi kwa dhati kabisa.He worked with complete sincerity.
- Nia yake ilikuwa ya dhati.His intention was genuine.
- Je, unamwamini kwa dhati?Do you trust him sincerely?
- Hawakuwa na dhati katika ahadi zao.They were not sincere in their promises.
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