uimara

How to say it

Meaning

The quality of being strong, solid and stable, said of a body, a building, a team's play or an economy.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from the adjective imara, firm or strong. Often uimara wa, the strength of: uimara wa mifupa, bone strength; uimara wa uchumi, economic stability.

Examples

• Kocha amesifu uimara wa safu ya ulinzi.The coach praised the strength of the defense.
• Maziwa husaidia uimara wa mifupa ya watoto.Milk helps the strength of children's bones.
• Wataalamu walikagua uimara wa daraja jipya.The experts checked the solidity of the new bridge.