Swahili
mapatano
mah-pah-TAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimapatanomah-pah-TAH-nohsoon
Englishagreementssoon
Frenchaccordssoon
Meaning
Formal agreements, treaties, or contracts entered into between two or more parties.
Good to know
plural of patano (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.
Examples
- Nchi mbili zilisaini mapatano ya amani.The two countries signed peace agreements.
- Je, mapatano hayo yatadumu?Will those agreements last?
- Mapatano hayakuheshimiwa na pande zote.The agreements were not honored by both sides.
- Viongozi watajadili mapatano mapya wiki ijayo.Leaders will discuss new agreements next week.
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