Swahili
majadiliano
mah-jah-dee-lee-AH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimajadilianomah-jah-dee-lee-AH-nohsoon
Englishdebates, discussionssoon
Frenchdébatssoon
Meaning
Discussions, arguments, or debates between people holding different views.
Good to know
plural of jadiliano (li-/ma- class); extremely common modern word, especially in politics and media.
Examples
- Majadiliano ya bunge yalidumu masaa matatu.The parliamentary debates lasted three hours.
- Je, majadiliano hayo yatafikia muafaka?Will those discussions reach an agreement?
- Majadiliano hayakuwa na matokeo mazuri.The discussions did not have good results.
- Viongozi wataendelea na majadiliano kesho.The leaders will continue the discussions tomorrow.
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