Swahili
masikani
ma-si-KA-ni
How to say it
Swahilimasikanima-si-KA-nisoon
Englishagreementsoon
Frenchaccordsoon
Meaning
agreement or harmony reached between people, especially the outcome of negotiation or reconciliation.
Good to know
literary, somewhat formal word for concord or a negotiated settlement.
Examples
- Baada ya mazungumzo marefu, walifikia masikani.After long talks, they reached an agreement.
- Hakuna masikani kati ya pande hizo mbili.There is no harmony between those two sides.
- Wazee walisaidia kupatikana kwa masikani.The elders helped an agreement to be reached.
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