imara

See also: imårå

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic عِمَارَة (ʕimāra).

Pronunciation
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Adjective

imara (invariable)

  1. strong (capable of producing great physical force)
    Synonym: hafifu
  2. firm, stable

Derived terms
  • Verbal derivations:
    • Causative: -imarisha (“strengthen, stabilize”)
    • Stative: -imarika (“be firm, be stable”)
  • Nominal derivations:
    • uimara (“stability, firmness”)
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