Swahili
tamanio
ta-ma-NI-o
How to say it
Swahilitamaniota-ma-NI-osoon
Englishlongingsoon
Frenchdésir ardentsoon
Meaning
a strong desire, longing, or wish.
Good to know
usually heard in the plural matamanio.
Examples
- Alieleza matamanio yake ya kusoma nje ya nchi.He described his wish to study abroad.
- Tamanio lake kubwa ni kuwa na familia.His great desire is to have a family.
- Matamanio ya moyo hayafikiwi kwa urahisi.The desires of the heart are not easily attained.
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