kuhakikisha
koo-hah-kee-KEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuhakikishakoo-hah-kee-KEE-shahsoon
Englishto make sure, to ensuresoon
Frenchs'assurer, garantirsoon
Meaning
To make certain that something is so or that it will happen.
Good to know
Often followed by kuwa or kwamba, or by a verb: kuhakikisha kuwa mlango umefungwa, to make sure the door is locked. It comes from hakika, certainty.
Examples
- Hakikisha umefunga mlango kabla ya kulala.Make sure you have locked the door before sleeping.
- Serikali itahakikisha kila mtoto anasoma.The government will ensure that every child goes to school.
- Tunataka kuhakikisha usalama wa wageni wote.We want to ensure the safety of all the guests.
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