kubishana
koo-bee-SHAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikubishanakoo-bee-SHAH-nahsoon
Englishto argue (with each other), to disputesoon
Frenchse disputer, discuter, débattresoon
Meaning
Said of two or more people who hold on to opposite views and argue back and forth.
Good to know
The reciprocal of kubisha, to contradict: the subject is plural or joined with na, kubishana na mtu. Mabishano is an argument.
Examples
- Ndugu hao wawili walibishana kuhusu urithi.Those two brothers argued about the inheritance.
- Usibishane na mwalimu mbele ya darasa.Do not argue with the teacher in front of the class.
- Mashabiki walikuwa wakibishana kuhusu timu bora.The fans were arguing about the best team.
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