kukinzana

How to say it

Meaning

Of two things, to be in conflict or to contradict each other, such as statements, laws or interests that cannot both hold.

Good to know

Reciprocal of kukinza, to oppose, used with na: sheria ndogo zinakinzana na sheria mama, the by-laws conflict with the main law.

Examples

• Kauli za mawaziri hao wawili zinakinzana.The statements of those two ministers contradict each other.
• Uamuzi huo unakinzana na katiba ya nchi.That decision conflicts with the country's constitution.
• Ripoti hizo mbili zilikinzana kuhusu idadi ya waliokufa.The two reports clashed over the number of dead.