Swahili
mgogoro
m-go-GO-ro
How to say it
Swahilimgogorom-go-GO-rosoon
Englishconflict, disputesoon
Frenchconflit, différendsoon
Meaning
a conflict, dispute, or serious problem between parties.
Good to know
widely used today for a conflict or dispute, e.g. mgogoro wa ardhi, land dispute.
Examples
- Mgogoro wa ardhi uliibuka kati ya majirani.A land dispute arose between the neighbors.
- Je, mgogoro huu utatatuliwa lini?When will this dispute be resolved?
- Hawakutaka mgogoro na serikali.They didn't want a conflict with the government.
- Wapatanishi watashughulikia mgogoro kesho.The mediators will address the dispute tomorrow.
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