thabiti
thah-BEE-tee
How to say it
Swahilithabitithah-BEE-teesoon
Englishfirm, stable, steady, solidsoon
Frenchferme, stable, solidesoon
Meaning
Strong and not easily moved or changed, as a firm decision, a stable economy or a steady relationship.
Good to know
It never changes form: msimamo thabiti, a firm position; uchumi thabiti, a stable economy. Kuthibitisha, to confirm, comes from the same root.
Examples
- Tunahitaji uongozi thabiti katika kipindi hiki kigumu.We need firm leadership in this difficult period.
- Nyumba hii imejengwa juu ya msingi thabiti.This house is built on a solid foundation.
- Alisimama thabiti katika msimamo wake.He stood firm in his position.
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