Swahili
nasiha
na-SI-ha
How to say it
Swahilinasihana-SI-hasoon
Englishtrue friend, advisersoon
Frenchami sincère, conseillersoon
Meaning
a trusted and sincere friend, or a wise and reliable adviser.
Good to know
true/sincere friend; wise/ reliable adviser
Examples
- Alimwendea nasiha wake kwa ushauri.He went to his trusted adviser for counsel.
- Je, una nasiha wa kumwambia siri zako?Do you have a sincere friend to tell your secrets to?
- Hakuwa nasiha wa kweli, alimsaliti.He was not a sincere friend, he betrayed him.
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