Swahili
kijoyo
ki-JO-yo
How to say it
Swahilikijoyoki-JO-yosoon
Englishdesire, inclinationsoon
Frenchdésir, inclinationsoon
Meaning
an inclination or desire, diminutive of moyo, heart.
Good to know
a variant of kimoyo.
Examples
- Alikuwa na kijoyo cha kusafiri nje ya nchi.He had a desire to travel abroad.
- Kijoyo chako kinaelekea wapi siku hizi?What is your inclination toward these days?
- Hakuwa na kijoyo chochote cha kubadili kazi.He had no inclination at all to change jobs.
- Vijana wengi wana kijoyo cha kujifunza teknolojia.Many young people have an inclination to learn technology.
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