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Swahili

jadiliano

jah-dee-lee-AH-noh

How to say it

Swahilijadilianojah-dee-lee-AH-nohsoon
Englishdebatesoon
Frenchdébatsoon

Meaning

a discussion, argument, or debate between people holding different views.

Good to know

usually appears in the plural form majadiliano.

Examples

  • Wabunge walishiriki jadiliano kali bungeni.The MPs took part in a heated debate in parliament.
  • Jadiliano yalidumu masaa matatu.The discussion lasted three hours.
  • Je, jadiliano hayo yalimalizika kwa makubaliano?Did that debate end in agreement?
  • Walishirikiana katika jadiliano kuhusu bajeti.They took part together in the discussion about the budget.

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