Swahili
nia
NI-a
How to say it
SwahiliniaNI-asoon
Englishaimsoon
Frenchbutsoon
Meaning
an aim, intention, or purpose that one has in mind; also the resolve to do something.
Good to know
'kwa nia' means intentionally, and 'bila nia' means unintentionally.
Examples
- Nia yangu ni kumaliza chuo mwaka huu.My aim is to finish college this year.
- Alifanya hivyo kwa nia njema.He did that with good intentions.
- Sikuwa na nia ya kukukwaza.I had no intention of offending you.
- Una nia gani kuhusu mradi huu?What is your intention regarding this project?
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