indimi

Swahili

madhumuni

mah-doo-MOO-nee

How to say it

Swahilimadhumunimah-doo-MOO-neesoon
Englishintentionsoon
Frenchintentionsoon

Meaning

intention, purpose, or aim behind an action.

Good to know

intention, purpose, aim. madini. maadini; mineral, metal, ore. - ya chini. low alloy; metallurgy

Examples

  • Madhumuni ya mkutano huu ni nini?What is the purpose of this meeting?
  • Alifanya hivyo kwa madhumuni mazuri.He did that with good intentions.
  • Hatukuelewa madhumuni yake.We did not understand his purpose.
  • Je, ulikuja hapa kwa madhumuni gani?For what purpose did you come here?

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