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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