kimkoa
kee-MKOH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikimkoakee-MKOH-ah
Englishat regional level, by region
Frenchau niveau régional
Meaning
At the level of a region, as opposed to a district or the whole country; used for rankings, events and prizes.
Good to know
Used as an adverb, often beside kiwilaya (by district) and kitaifa (nationally): alishika nafasi ya pili kimkoa, she came second in the region. From mkoa, region.
Examples
- Shule yetu ilishika nafasi ya kwanza kimkoa.Our school came first in the region.
- Maadhimisho ya Mei Mosi yatafanyika kimkoa mjini Moshi.The regional May Day celebrations will be held in Moshi.
- Walimu bora watapewa zawadi kiwilaya na kimkoa.The best teachers will get prizes at district and regional level.
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