Swahili
mashirikisho
mah-shee-ree-KEE-shoh
How to say it
Swahilimashirikishomah-shee-ree-KEE-shohsoon
Englishunionssoon
Frenchfédérationssoon
Meaning
Unions, federations, or associations formed by groups working together.
Good to know
plural of shirikisho (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.
Examples
- Mashirikisho ya wafanyakazi yaliungana kudai haki zao.The workers' unions joined together to demand their rights.
- Je, mashirikisho hayo yanatambuliwa kisheria?Are those unions legally recognized?
- Mashirikisho hayakufikia muafaka.The unions did not reach a consensus.
- Nchi zitaunda mashirikisho mengine ya kiuchumi.The countries will form more economic unions.
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