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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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