Swahili
tamani
ta-MA-ni
How to say it
Swahilitamanita-MA-nisoon
Englishto yearnsoon
Frenchdésirer ardemmentsoon
Meaning
to yearn for or desire something strongly, to long for it.
Good to know
yearn, desire, strive, natamani kurudi nyumbani. I yearn to return home; hope; (ma-) - tamaa
Examples
- Natamani kurudi nyumbani haraka.I yearn to return home quickly.
- Alitamani kuwa daktari tangu utotoni.He longed to be a doctor since childhood.
- Tunatamani amani duniani.We desire peace in the world.
- Je, unatamani nini zaidi maishani?What do you desire most in life?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.