Swahili
nuio
NU-yo
How to say it
SwahilinuioNU-yosoon
Englishaimsoon
Frenchbutsoon
Meaning
an aim, intention, or purpose one has in mind.
Good to know
aim, intention, purpose
Examples
- Nuio yake ilikuwa kumaliza kazi kabla ya jioni.His intention was to finish the work before evening.
- Alieleza nuio yake kwa uwazi.He explained his intention clearly.
- Bila nuio thabiti, mipango hushindwa.Without firm intention, plans fail.
- Nuio ya safari hii ni kutembelea jamaa.The purpose of this trip is to visit relatives.
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