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kudhani

koo-DHAH-nee

How to say it

Swahilikudhanikoo-DHAH-neesoon
Englishto think, suppose, believesoon
Frenchpenser, supposer, croiresoon

Meaning

To hold an opinion or a belief that may not be certain, like English suppose or guess.

Good to know

Usually followed by kwamba or kuwa: nadhani kwamba, I think that. Sidhani means I don’t think so; dhana is an idea or assumption.

Examples

  • Nadhani mvua itanyesha leo jioni.I think it will rain this evening.
  • Usidhani kwamba kazi hii ni rahisi.Do not suppose that this work is easy.
  • Wengi walidhani kuwa timu yetu itashindwa.Many thought that our team would lose.

Forms

nadhani

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