Swahili
nadhiri
na-DHI-ri
How to say it
Swahilinadhirina-DHI-risoon
Englishvowsoon
Frenchvœusoon
Meaning
a solemn promise or vow, often of a religious nature.
Good to know
oath, vow (often rel.J. weka -. take an oath, ondoa -. keep a vow
Examples
- Aliweka nadhiri ya kutokunywa pombe tena.He made a vow never to drink alcohol again.
- Je, umetimiza nadhiri yako?Have you fulfilled your vow?
- Hakuvunja nadhiri yake hata siku moja.He did not break his vow even once.
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