Swahili
imani
ee-MAH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliimaniee-MAH-neesoon
Englishbeliefsoon
Frenchcroyance, foisoon
Meaning
a firm belief or conviction, especially religious faith, or trust and confidence in someone.
Good to know
central religious vocabulary word, also used everyday for trust between people.
Examples
- Ana imani kubwa kwa Mungu.She has great faith in God.
- Sina imani na mtu huyo.I have no confidence in that person.
- Je, unamwamini kwa imani gani?On what basis do you trust him?
- Walijenga imani baada ya miaka ya urafiki.They built trust after years of friendship.
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