Swahili
fikiri
fi-KI-ri
How to say it
Swahilifikirifi-KI-risoon
Englishto thinksoon
Frenchpensersoon
Meaning
to think about something carefully, to reflect, ponder, or consider.
Good to know
also tafakari, a slightly more formal synonym.
Examples
- Ninafikiri kuhusu mustakabali wangu.I am thinking about my future.
- Je, umefikiri vizuri kabla ya kuamua?Have you thought carefully before deciding?
- Hawakufikiri matokeo ya kitendo chao.They did not consider the consequences of their action.
- Alifikiri kwa muda mrefu kabla ya kujibu.He pondered for a long time before answering.
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