kidedea
kee-deh-DEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikidedeakee-deh-DEH-ahsoon
Englishwinner, victor (in kuibuka kidedea)soon
Frenchvainqueur, gagnantsoon
Meaning
The one who comes out on top in a match, a contest or an election; used almost only in the phrase kuibuka kidedea, to come out the winner.
Good to know
Mostly in kuibuka kidedea, to emerge victorious, common in sports news: timu iliibuka kidedea, the team won. It does not change for plural subjects.
Examples
- Timu yetu iliibuka kidedea katika fainali ya jana.Our team came out the winner in yesterday’s final.
- Mgombea wa upinzani aliibuka kidedea kwa kura nyingi.The opposition candidate came out on top with many votes.
- Nani ataibuka kidedea kwenye shindano hili?Who will come out the winner in this contest?
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