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kimataifa

kee-mah-tah-EE-fah

How to say it

Swahilikimataifakee-mah-tah-EE-fah
Englishinternational; internationally

Meaning

Describes something that involves or is known in many countries, such as trade, an airport or a competition.

Good to know

It does not change with the noun: uwanja wa ndege wa kimataifa, an international airport; biashara ya kimataifa. As an adverb: anajulikana kimataifa, he is known internationally.

Examples

  • Tulitua kwenye uwanja wa ndege wa kimataifa.We landed at the international airport.
  • Timu yetu itashiriki mashindano ya kimataifa.Our team will take part in an international competition.
  • Mwimbaji huyu anajulikana kimataifa.This singer is known internationally.

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