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kuvaana

koo-vah-AH-nah

How to say it

Swahilikuvaanakoo-vah-AH-nah
Englishto clash with, to take on (in a match)
Frenchaffronter, se mesurer à

Meaning

In sports reporting, to meet an opponent in a match; more widely, to confront or fight each other.

Good to know

Mostly with na: kuvaana na timu, to face a team. It is sports journalism style, from kuvaa, to put on (the fight).

Examples

  • Simba itavaana na Azam Jumamosi.Simba will face Azam on Saturday.
  • Timu hizo zitavaana katika fainali.Those teams will clash in the final.
  • Mabondia hao wawili wanavaana usiku huu.The two boxers take each other on tonight.

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