amani
Peace in Swahili is amani.
The noun amani refers to the state of being free from war. It can describe large-scale geopolitical stability, such as Amani Duniani (world peace) or more personal states such as Amani ya Ndani (inner peace).
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Did you know?
- The word amani is a linguistic traveler, having been borrowed from the Arabic word for 'security' or 'safety'.
- In Swahili culture, establishing amani in a community often involves a formal process of reconciliation and public forgiveness, rather than just a ceasefire.
- The word amani is used as a common given name for people in East Africa, embodying the wish for a peaceful life.
Examples in context
- Maliza ghasia; tafuta amani.End violence. Pursue peace.This sentence demonstrates the use of amani as an object of pursuit following the cessation of violence.Tatoeba #10869576 by ecorralest101, translation #4338265 by mervert1
- Najisikia amani baada ya kunisamehe.It gives me peace that you have forgiven me.This sentence illustrates the feeling of amani resulting from forgiveness.Tatoeba #10891937 by ecorralest101, translation #7063531 by AlexParrish
- Amani sio ukosefu wa vurugu bali uwepo wa haki.Peace is not the absence of violence but the presence of justice.This sentence provides a philosophical definition of amani in relation to justice and violence.Tatoeba #10830671 by ecorralest101, translation #478467 by darinmex
- Amani inapatikana wakati watu wanashirikiana kwa upendo na kuvumiliana."Peace" is achieved when people collaborate with love and tolerance.
- Tunawatakia amani ya mileleWe wish you eternal peace
- Tufanye kazi kwa pamoja kuleta amani dunianiLet's work together to bring peace to the world
- Kila mtu anatafuta amani ya ndaniEveryone is searching for inner peace
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Example conversation
Omari and Aisha are discussing the news about a conflict.
- OmariNatumai amani itarudi hivi karibuni.I hope peace will return soon.
- AishaNi kweli, watu wanahitaji amani sasa.It is true, people need peace now.
- OmariDunia inahitaji amani ili kustawi.The world needs peace to prosper.
- AishaTuombe amani itawale kila mahali.Let us pray that peace prevails everywhere.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries amani, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
