kudhamiria
koo-dhah-mee-REE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikudhamiriakoo-dhah-mee-REE-ahsoon
Meaning
To set one's mind firmly on doing something and act with that purpose; in sport reports, a team that plays as if set on winning.
Good to know
Usually followed by another verb in the ku form: kudhamiria kushinda, to be determined to win. Kwa kudhamiria means on purpose, deliberately.
Examples
- Wachezaji wetu walidhamiria kushinda mechi ya leo.Our players were determined to win today's match.
- Serikali imedhamiria kuboresha huduma za maji vijijini.The government is determined to improve water services in the villages.
- Hakumwangusha kwa bahati mbaya, alifanya hivyo kwa kudhamiria.He did not knock him down by accident, he did it on purpose.
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