changamoto
chah-ngah-MOH-toh
How to say it
Swahilichangamotochah-ngah-MOH-toh
Englishchallenge, difficulty
Frenchdéfi, difficulté
Meaning
A problem or difficult situation that needs effort to overcome.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class): changamoto nyingi, many challenges. Kukabiliana na changamoto is to face challenges, and kutoa changamoto is to challenge someone.
Examples
- Tunakabiliwa na changamoto ya maji safi.We are facing the challenge of clean water.
- Kila kazi ina changamoto zake.Every job has its difficulties.
- Alitoa changamoto kwa vijana kujiajiri.He challenged young people to create their own jobs.
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