kivita

How to say it

Meaning

relating to war or the military; warlike.

Good to know

used adjectivally as -a kivita (military, warlike) and in phrases like mambo ya kivita, military affairs.

Examples

• Serikali ilitangaza hali ya kivita.The government declared a state of war.
• Mambo ya kivita yaliongezeka mpakani.Military activity increased at the border.
• Vijana walipewa mafunzo ya kivita.The youths were given military training.
• Hali ya kivita iliathiri biashara nchini.The state of war affected business in the country.