Swahili
hatima
hah-TEE-mah
How to say it
Swahilihatimahah-TEE-mahsoon
Englishendsoon
Frenchfinsoon
Meaning
an end, conclusion, or final outcome.
Good to know
hatimaye means 'finally, at last'.
Examples
- Hatima ya hadithi hii ilikuwa ya kusikitisha.The end of this story was sad.
- Hatimaye, walifika nyumbani salama.Finally, they arrived home safely.
- Hatima ya kesi hii bado haijulikani.The outcome of this case is still unknown.
- Baada ya miaka mingi, alifikia hatima ya safari yake.After many years, he reached the end of his journey.
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