kulingana

How to say it

Meaning

To be the same as something else in size, amount, value or kind, so that the two match.

Good to know

Usually with na: inalingana na, it matches or equals. Most often met in the fixed phrase kulingana na, according to, which has its own entry.

Examples

• Nguo hizi mbili zinalingana kwa rangi.These two garments match in color.
• Urefu wa meza hizi unalingana.These tables are the same length.
• Bei ya mchele sasa inalingana na ya mahindi.The price of rice is now the same as that of maize.