Swahili
matamanio
ma-tah-mah-NEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilimatamanioma-tah-mah-NEE-ohsoon
Englishlongingssoon
Frenchdésirs ardentssoon
Meaning
Strong desires, longings, or wishes.
Good to know
plural of tamanio (ji-/ma- class).
Examples
- Matamanio yake ya kusafiri hayajatimia.His longings to travel have not been fulfilled.
- Je, matamanio hayo yatatimia siku moja?Will those longings be fulfilled someday?
- Si matamanio ya kawaida.These are not ordinary longings.
- Atashinda matamanio yake kwa subira.He will overcome his longings with patience.
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