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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