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medali

meh-DAH-lee

How to say it

Swahilimedalimeh-DAH-lee
Englishmedal
Frenchmédaille

Meaning

A flat piece of metal given as a prize to the winners of a race or a competition, or as an honor.

Good to know

A noun of the n class, the same in the plural. Medali ya dhahabu is a gold medal, ya fedha silver and ya shaba bronze. nishani is a medal or decoration of honor.

Examples

  • Alishinda medali ya dhahabu katika mbio hizo.She won a gold medal in the race.
  • Kenya ilipata medali nyingi mwaka huu.Kenya won many medals this year.
  • Medali hii ni zawadi ya bidii yake.This medal is the reward for his hard work.

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