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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