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serious (EN)
sifa

sifa “serious”

umbo la msingi serious (more/most)
  1. muhimu na pengine na matokeo mabaya
    The doctor said the injury is serious and needs immediate attention.
  2. wa dhati; si mzaha
    Believe me, I was serious when I mentioned the deadline.
  3. mkomavu; si mpumbavu
    Can you be serious now, please?
  4. (ya vyombo vya habari) inayohitaji fikra makini, si kwa ajili ya burudani tu
    The doctor gave me a serious warning about my health.
  5. (ya uhusiano) wenye kujitolea na kujituma kwa kila mmoja
    They have been dating for two years and are now in a serious relationship.
  6. (isiyo rasmi) kutia mkazo kwamba kuna kitu kingi sana
    She has a serious collection of vintage records.