indimi

kupingwa

koo-PEE-ngwah

How to say it

Swahilikupingwakoo-PEE-ngwah
Englishto be opposed, to be challenged
Frenchêtre contesté, rencontrer une opposition

to be opposed, to be challenged

Form of kupinga (to oppose, to protest against; to fight)

passive of kupinga, to oppose

Examples

  • Muswada huo ulipingwa na wabunge wengi.That bill was opposed by many members of parliament.

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