Swahili
himili
hee-MEE-lee
How to say it
Swahilihimilihee-MEE-leesoon
Englishto bear, enduresoon
Frenchendurersoon
Meaning
to bear or endure something, especially through hardship or difficulty.
Good to know
We use himili when we face tough challenges.
Examples
- Ninahitaji himili wakati wa majaribu.I need to endure during tough times.
- Alimili maumivu bila kulia.He bore the pain without crying.
- Alihimili maumivu makali baada ya ajali.He endured severe pain after the accident.
- Je, utaweza kuhimili safari ndefu hii?Will you be able to endure this long journey?
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