dhamana

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic ضَمَان (ḍamān), or ضَمَانَة (ḍamāna).

Pronunciation

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Noun

dhamana (n class, plural dhamana)

1. a bail or pledge, a collateral (security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan)

Related terms

• -dhamini (“to guarantee”)