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
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