kikosi
kee-KOH-see
How to say it
Swahilikikosikee-KOH-see
Englishsquad, team; unit, force
Frenchéquipe, effectif; unité, troupe
Meaning
A group of people organized for a task, such as a football squad or a military or police unit.
Good to know
Plural vikosi (ki and vi class): kikosi cha timu, the team squad; kikosi cha zimamoto, the fire brigade; vikosi vya jeshi, army units.
Examples
- Kocha ametangaza kikosi cha wachezaji ishirini.The coach has announced a squad of twenty players.
- Kikosi cha zimamoto kilifika haraka.The fire brigade arrived quickly.
- Vikosi vya jeshi vilipelekwa mpakani.Army units were sent to the border.
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