The state of paying careful attention to things happening or being said.
Mwalimu aliwahimiza wanafunzi kusoma kwa umakini.
— The teacher encouraged the students to read with attention.
Umakini wako katika kazi utasaidia kuepuka makosa.
— Your attention in work will help avoid mistakes.
The ability to focus on things deeply and carefully without distraction.
Umakini mkubwa unahitajika wakati wa kufanya majaribio ya kisayansi.
— Great concentration is needed when conducting scientific experiments.
Alipoteza umakini wakati wa mazungumzo na kuanza kufikiria mambo mengine.
— He lost concentration during the conversation and started thinking about other things.
The state of being careful and cautious in doing anything.
Umakini katika kuvuka barabara ni muhimu kwa usalama.
— Carefulness when crossing the road is important for safety.
Mhandisi alifanya kazi kwa umakini ili kuhakikisha hakuna hitilafu.
— The engineer worked with carefulness to ensure there were no errors.