kuaminika
koo-ah-mee-NEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikuaminikakoo-ah-mee-NEE-kahsoon
Englishto be trustworthy, reliable; crediblesoon
Meaning
To be someone or something that others can trust or believe, such as a person, a source of news or a result.
Good to know
The stative of kuamini, to believe or trust: mtu anayeaminika, a trustworthy person. Habari za kuaminika is reliable news, and uaminifu is honesty.
Examples
- Tunahitaji kiongozi anayeaminika na wananchi wote.We need a leader whom all the citizens trust.
- Tumepata habari za kuaminika kuhusu ajali hiyo.We have received reliable news about the accident.
- Uchaguzi lazima uwe huru na wa kuaminika.The election must be free and credible.
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