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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