kwa kweli

How to say it

Meaning

Used to stress that what is said is true or sincere, or to give one's honest opinion.

Good to know

Kwa, with, and kweli, truth; it usually starts the sentence: Kwa kweli, sijui, honestly, I do not know. Kweli alone can mean really or true.

Examples

• Kwa kweli, chakula hiki ni kitamu sana.Honestly, this food is very tasty.
• Sikujua kwa kweli kwamba alikuwa mgonjwa.I really did not know that he was ill.
• Kwa kweli tumefurahi kuwaona tena.We are truly happy to see you again.

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