indimi

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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