indimi

Swahili

imara

ee-MAH-rah

How to say it

Swahiliimaraee-MAH-rahsoon
Englishstrengthsoon
Frenchforcesoon

Meaning

strength, firmness, and steadiness, or as an adjective, strong and unshakeable.

Good to know

common in everyday speech for both physical stability and personal resolve.

Examples

  • Jengo hili limejengwa kwa msingi imara.This building was built on a firm foundation.
  • Alisimama imara licha ya changamoto zote.He stood firm despite all the challenges.
  • Je, uchumi wa nchi ni imara?Is the country's economy stable?
  • Hawakuwa na imani imara katika mpango huo.They did not have firm confidence in that plan.

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