indimi

guhiganwa

goo-hee-GAH-nwah

How to say it

Kirundiguhiganwagoo-hee-GAH-nwah
Englishto compete
Frenchconcourir, rivaliser

Meaning

To take part in a contest, a match or an election against others in order to win.

Good to know

The opponent follows na: guhiganwa na Kenya. The noun is ihiganwa, a competition or tournament.

Examples

  • Imigambwe itanu izohiganwa mu matora.Five parties will compete in the elections.
  • Intamba mu Rugamba zizohiganwa na Kenya.The national team will play against Kenya.
  • Abanyeshure barahiganwa mu gusoma no kwandika.The students are competing in reading and writing.

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Forms

abahiganwe, bahiganywe, yahiganywe

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