maelewano
mah-eh-leh-WAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimaelewanomah-eh-leh-WAH-nohsoon
Englishunderstanding, agreement; good relationssoon
Frenchentente, accord; bonnes relationssoon
Meaning
A shared understanding between people or groups, the state of getting on well together, or an agreement reached after talks.
Good to know
Ma class noun, used in the plural form; from kuelewana, to understand each other. Kufikia maelewano is to reach an agreement; hawana maelewano means they do not get on.
Examples
- Pande mbili zimefikia maelewano baada ya mazungumzo.The two sides have reached an agreement after talks.
- Familia yenye maelewano huishi kwa amani.A family with good understanding lives in peace.
- Kocha na wachezaji hawana maelewano mazuri.The coach and the players do not get on well.
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