mgombea
mgoh-MBEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilimgombeamgoh-MBEH-ahsoon
Englishcandidate (in an election)soon
Frenchcandidat
Meaning
A person who stands for election to a post, such as president, member of parliament or councillor.
Good to know
Plural wagombea. Mgombea urais is a presidential candidate and mgombea mwenza a running mate; from kugombea, to run for.
Examples
- Mgombea huyo alifanya mkutano sokoni jana.The candidate held a rally at the market yesterday.
- Chama kimemtangaza mgombea wake wa ubunge.The party has announced its parliamentary candidate.
- Wagombea watatu wanawania kiti hicho.Three candidates are competing for that seat.
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