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Usages of nia
Nia ya mkutano ilikuwa wazi: kuimarisha usafi wa mtaa.
The intention of the meeting was clear: to improve the cleanliness of the street.
Nia yake ilikuwa kujifunza, si kuonyesha hadhi; hiyo ni nafasi adimu.
Her intention was to learn, not to show status; that is a rare opportunity.
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