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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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Forms

kuaminiwa, naamini

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