kupingana

How to say it

Meaning

Of two people, groups or statements, to be against each other, to disagree, or for one statement to contradict another.

Good to know

The reciprocal of kupinga, to oppose; with na it means to contradict or go against: kupingana na msimamo wa serikali. The subject may be plural: pande mbili zinapingana.

Examples

• Ripoti hizi mbili zinapingana kabisa.These two reports completely contradict each other.
• Kauli yake inapingana na sheria ya nchi.His statement goes against the law of the country.
• Ndugu hao wamekuwa wakipingana kwa miaka mingi.Those brothers have been at odds for many years.