Swahili
siri
SI-ri
How to say it
SwahilisiriSI-risoon
Englishsecretsoon
Frenchsecret, mystèresoon
Meaning
a secret, something kept hidden or private; also, a mystery.
Good to know
A common word for personal or confidential secrets; also used for mysteries, e.g., maneno ya siri (mysterious words).
Examples
- Ana siri kubwa moyoni.He has a big secret in his heart.
- Je, unaweza kuweka siri?Can you keep a secret?
- Sitamwambia siri yangu.I will not tell him my secret.
- Watagundua siri hiyo hatimaye.They will eventually discover that secret.
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