kujadili
koo-jah-DEE-lee
How to say it
Swahilikujadilikoo-jah-DEE-lee
Englishto discuss, debate
Frenchdiscuter, débattre
Meaning
To talk about a subject with others in order to exchange views or reach a decision.
Good to know
Takes the topic as object: kujadili bajeti, to discuss the budget. Mjadala is a debate or discussion, and kujadiliana is to discuss together.
Examples
- Wazee walikutana kujadili mipaka ya mashamba.The elders met to discuss the farm boundaries.
- Bunge litaanza kujadili muswada huo wiki ijayo.Parliament will begin debating that bill next week.
- Tunahitaji muda zaidi kujadili pendekezo lako.We need more time to discuss your proposal.
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