baina

How to say it

Meaning

Shows a relation that links two or more people, groups or things, like English between or among.

Good to know

Nearly always followed by ya: baina ya Kenya na Tanzania, between Kenya and Tanzania. Kati ya and katikati ya are the everyday words with the same use; baina is a little more formal.

Examples

• Kuna urafiki mkubwa baina ya familia hizi mbili.There is a close friendship between these two families.
• Mkutano ulijadili biashara baina ya nchi jirani.The meeting discussed trade between neighboring countries.
• Tofauti baina yao ni ndogo sana.The difference between them is very small.

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