Swahili
lagano
lah-GAH-noh
How to say it
Swahililaganolah-GAH-nohsoon
Englishcovenantsoon
Frenchalliancesoon
Meaning
an agreement, covenant, or treaty between two parties; also used for the Biblical Testament, Agano.
Good to know
used in everyday agreements and treaties, and in religious contexts for the Old and New Testament, Agano la Kale and Agano Jipya.
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara walitia sahihi lagano jipya.The traders signed a new agreement.
- Je, lagano hili litadumu kwa muda gani?How long will this covenant last?
- Hawakuvunja lagano lao.They did not break their covenant.
- Mataifa mawili yatatia lagano la amani.The two nations will sign a peace treaty.
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