ligi
LEE-gee
How to say it
SwahililigiLEE-geesoon
Englishleague
Frenchligue
Meaning
A group of sports teams that play against each other over a season to decide a champion.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class). Ligi Kuu is the premier league, and Ligi ya Mabingwa the Champions League. Borrowed from English league.
Examples
- Timu yetu inaongoza ligi msimu huu.Our team is leading the league this season.
- Ligi Kuu itaanza mwezi ujao.The premier league will start next month.
- Alifunga mabao kumi katika ligi.He scored ten goals in the league.
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