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uhakika

oo-hah-KEE-kah

How to say it

Swahiliuhakikaoo-hah-KEE-kah
Englishcertainty, assurance; reliability
Frenchcertitude, assurance ; fiabilité

Meaning

The state of being sure about something, or of being dependable; wa uhakika means reliable or guaranteed.

Good to know

Kuwa na uhakika is to be sure (nina uhakika, I am sure; sina uhakika, I am not sure). Wa uhakika means reliable, as in chanzo cha uhakika, a reliable source.

Examples

  • Nina uhakika atafika kesho.I am sure he will arrive tomorrow.
  • Sina uhakika kama duka liko wazi leo.I am not sure whether the shop is open today.
  • Wakulima wanahitaji soko la uhakika.Farmers need a reliable market.

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