indimi

Swahili

hasimu

hah-SEE-moo

How to say it

Swahilihasimuhah-SEE-moosoon
Englishrivalsoon
Frenchrivalsoon

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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