kushindania
koo-shee-ndah-NEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikushindaniakoo-shee-ndah-NEE-ahsoon
Englishto compete for, to contend forsoon
Frenchconcourir pour, disputersoon
Meaning
To compete with others in order to win something, such as a title, a prize or a position.
Good to know
Applicative of kushindana, to compete, and takes the prize as object: kushindania ubingwa, to compete for the title; kushindania tuzo, to compete for an award.
Examples
- Timu nane zitashindania kombe hilo.Eight teams will compete for that cup.
- Wagombea watatu wanashindania kiti cha urais.Three candidates are contending for the presidency.
- Wanafunzi walishindania nafasi chache za chuo.Students competed for the few university places.
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