kuafikiana
koo-ah-fee-kee-AH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikuafikianakoo-ah-fee-kee-AH-nah
Frenchse mettre d'accord, s'entendre
Meaning
Of two or more sides, to reach agreement on something after discussion, such as a price, a contract or a plan.
Good to know
Reciprocal of kuafiki, to agree, used with na for the other side and kuhusu for the matter: klabu imeafikiana na mchezaji, the club has agreed terms with the player.
Examples
- Pande hizo mbili zimeafikiana kusitisha mapigano.The two sides have agreed to stop fighting.
- Wazazi wake hawakuafikiana kuhusu bei ya shamba.His parents did not agree on the price of the farm.
- Klabu imeafikiana na kocha mpya kuhusu mshahara.The club has come to terms with the new coach on salary.
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