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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