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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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