kulinganisha
koo-lee-ngah-NEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikulinganishakoo-lee-ngah-NEE-shah
Englishto compare; to balance
Frenchcomparer ; équilibrer
Meaning
To look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different; also to make things equal or even.
Good to know
Kulinganisha na is to compare with; kulinganisha na or ukilinganisha na also means compared with (ni ghali kulinganisha na mwaka jana, it is expensive compared with last year). Kulinganishwa is to be compared.
Examples
- Tulianza kulinganisha bei za maduka mawili.We began comparing the prices of the two shops.
- Mvua ni chache mwaka huu kulinganisha na mwaka jana.Rain is scarce this year compared with last year.
- Si haki kulinganisha watoto wako.It is not fair to compare your children.
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