Swahili
hasimu
hah-SEE-moo
How to say it
Swahilihasimuhah-SEE-moosoon
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Meaning
an opponent or rival, or someone with whom one is no longer on speaking terms.
Good to know
(ma-) (also hasama) opponent, rival; a person with whom one is not on speaking terms; wrangler, quarrelsome person
Examples
- Timu hizo mbili ni hasimu wa muda mrefu.Those two teams are long-time rivals.
- Hakuongea na hasimu wake kwa miaka mingi.He hadn't spoken to his rival for many years.
- Wanasiasa hao ni mahasimu wakubwa bungeni.Those politicians are great rivals in parliament.
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