ujasiri
oo-jah-SEE-ree
How to say it
Swahiliujasirioo-jah-SEE-ree
Englishcourage, bravery, boldness
Frenchcourage, bravoure, audace
Meaning
The quality of facing danger, pain or difficulty without being stopped by fear.
Good to know
U class noun, no plural. Kwa ujasiri means bravely, and kuwa na ujasiri wa means to have the courage to; jasiri is a brave person or brave.
Examples
- Alionyesha ujasiri mkubwa kumwokoa mtoto motoni.She showed great courage in saving the child from the fire.
- Inahitaji ujasiri kusema ukweli mbele ya watu.It takes courage to tell the truth in front of people.
- Askari walipigana kwa ujasiri.The soldiers fought bravely.
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