kupinga
koo-PEE-ngah
How to say it
Swahilikupingakoo-PEE-ngah
Englishto oppose, to protest against; to fight
Frenchs'opposer à, contester, lutter contre
Meaning
To be against something and say or show it, such as a plan, a decision or a law; also to fight a problem such as drugs or corruption.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kupinga uamuzi, to oppose a decision. An opponent is mpinzani, and upinzani is the opposition.
Examples
- Wakazi wanapinga ujenzi wa kiwanda karibu na shule.The residents oppose the building of a factory near the school.
- Wanafunzi waliandamana kupinga ongezeko la ada.The students marched to protest against the fee rise.
- Kampeni hii inalenga kupinga ukatili dhidi ya watoto.This campaign aims to fight violence against children.
The same word in
Forms
kupingwa (passive of kupinga, to oppose)
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