kinara

How to say it

Meaning

The one who is ahead of all others, such as the leader of a coalition, the team at the top of a table or the top scorer; in older use, a candlestick.

Good to know

Plural vinara. Kinara wa mabao is the top goal scorer, and kinara wa ligi the league leader. In Kenya Kinara is used for the leader of a political coalition.

Examples

• Simba ni kinara wa ligi kwa sasa.Simba are the league leaders at the moment.
• Mshambuliaji huyu ni kinara wa mabao msimu huu.This striker is the top scorer this season.
• Raila alikuwa kinara wa muungano wa upinzani.Raila was the leader of the opposition coalition.