Swahili
mghalaba
m-gha-LA-ba
How to say it
Swahilimghalabam-gha-LA-basoon
Englishrivalrysoon
Frenchrivalitésoon
Meaning
rivalry or competition between people.
Good to know
rivalry, competition
Examples
- Mghalaba ulizuka kati ya wafanyabiashara wawili.Rivalry arose between two traders.
- Je, mghalaba huu utaisha lini?When will this rivalry end?
- Hawakuwa na mghalaba mkubwa.They didn't have a major rivalry.
- Timu mbili zitaingia mghalabani wiki ijayo.The two teams will enter into competition next week.
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