Swahili
tawakali
ta-wa-KA-li
How to say it
Swahilitawakalita-wa-KA-lisoon
Englishtrust in God, reliancesoon
Frenchconfiance en Dieusoon
Meaning
trust or reliance placed in God, especially the acceptance that God will provide or determine the outcome.
Good to know
Used when expressing optimism about the future.
Examples
- Nina tawakali kuhusu mchakato wangu wa kazi.I have hope about my job application process.
- Tawakali inatupa nguvu ya kuendelea.Hope gives us the strength to keep going.
- Alisema tawakali kwa Mungu ni muhimu.He said trust in God is important.
- Je, una tawakali licha ya matatizo?Do you have trust in God despite the problems?
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