kongamano
koh-ngah-MAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilikongamanokoh-ngah-MAH-noh
Englishconference, symposium; congress
Frenchconférence, colloque; congrès
Meaning
A large formal meeting where people come together to hear talks and discuss a subject, often over several days.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun: plural makongamano. Kuandaa kongamano is to organize a conference; mkutano is the everyday word for any meeting.
Examples
- Kongamano la wakulima litafanyika Dodoma mwezi ujao.The farmers' conference will be held in Dodoma next month.
- Wataalamu kutoka nchi kumi walihudhuria kongamano hilo.Experts from ten countries attended that conference.
- Chuo kiliandaa kongamano kuhusu lugha ya Kiswahili.The college organized a symposium on the Swahili language.
Forms
makongamano (plural of kongamano)
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