makubaliano
mah-koo-bah-lee-AH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimakubalianomah-koo-bah-lee-AH-noh
Englishagreement, deal; consent
Frenchaccord, entente ; consentement
Meaning
An arrangement that two or more sides accept together, from a treaty between countries to a simple understanding between people.
Good to know
A ma- noun used in the plural: makubaliano haya, this agreement. Kusaini makubaliano is to sign an agreement, and kwa makubaliano means by mutual consent; from kukubaliana, to agree.
Examples
- Nchi hizo mbili zilisaini makubaliano ya biashara.The two countries signed a trade agreement.
- Tulifikia makubaliano baada ya mazungumzo marefu.We reached an agreement after long talks.
- Wazazi wake walikubali ndoa kwa makubaliano.His parents agreed to the marriage by mutual consent.
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