kinzano

How to say it

Meaning

a contradiction, objection, or protest, and by extension an obstruction or obstacle.

Good to know

usually seen in the plural makinzano, a common word in the news for conflicts or disputes.

Examples

• Kulikuwa na makinzano makubwa kwenye mkutano.There were major disputes at the meeting.
• Je, kinzano lako ni juu ya bei au ubora?Is your objection about the price or the quality?
• Hawakupata kinzano lolote kwenye mpango huo.They found no objection to that plan.
• Makinzano kati ya vyama viwili yaliendelea kwa wiki.The disputes between the two parties went on for a week.