kuamini
koo-ah-MEE-nee
How to say it
Swahilikuaminikoo-ah-MEE-nee
Englishto believe; to trust
Frenchcroire ; avoir confiance
Meaning
To accept that something is true, to have faith in God, or to trust a person.
Good to know
Ninaamini kwamba, I believe that; kumwamini mtu is to trust someone. Imani is faith; mwaminifu means faithful or honest.
Examples
- Ninaamini kwamba atashinda mbio hizo.I believe that she will win the race.
- Hawaamini maneno yake tena.They no longer believe his words.
- Ni vigumu kuamini habari hii.It is hard to believe this news.
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