kuhakikishia
koo-hah-kee-kee-SHEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuhakikishiakoo-hah-kee-kee-SHEE-ah
Englishto assure (someone); to guarantee for
Frenchassurer (quelqu’un), garantir à
Meaning
To tell someone firmly that something is true or will happen, so that they need not worry; also to make something certain for someone.
Good to know
The applicative of kuhakikisha, to make sure, and takes the person as object: nakuhakikishia, I assure you. Kuhakikishiwa is to be assured.
Examples
- Nakuhakikishia kwamba kazi itaisha kesho.I assure you that the work will be finished tomorrow.
- Polisi waliwahakikishia wananchi usalama wao.The police assured the citizens of their safety.
- Serikali inataka kuhakikishia kila mtoto elimu.The government wants to guarantee every child an education.
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