Swahili
adawa
a-DA-wa
How to say it
Swahiliadawaa-DA-wasoon
Englishenmitysoon
Frenchinimitiésoon
Meaning
enmity or hostility between people.
Good to know
see uadui
Examples
- Kuna adawa kati ya familia hizo mbili.There is enmity between those two families.
- Sitaki kuishi kwa adawa na jirani yangu.I don't want to live in hostility with my neighbor.
- Adawa yao ilianza miaka mingi iliyopita.Their enmity began many years ago.
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