jasiri
jah-SEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilijasirijah-SEE-ree
Englishbrave, bold, daring
Frenchcourageux, audacieux
Meaning
Not afraid to face danger, pain or difficulty, or showing such courage. It also means a brave person.
Good to know
Follows the noun and does not change: msichana jasiri, a brave girl; askari jasiri, brave soldiers. The noun is ujasiri, courage; hodari is close in meaning.
Examples
- Alikuwa askari jasiri aliyeokoa watu wengi.He was a brave soldier who saved many people.
- Mtoto huyo jasiri aliruka mtoni kumwokoa mwenzake.That brave child jumped into the river to save his friend.
- Kuwa jasiri, sema ukweli.Be brave, tell the truth.
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