Swahili
mgombeaji
um-goh-mbeh-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimgombeajium-goh-mbeh-AH-jeesoon
Englishcandidatesoon
Frenchcandidatsoon
Meaning
a candidate who contests or runs for a position, such as in an election.
Good to know
m- wa- class (people); from kugombea, to contest or compete for.
Examples
- Mgombeaji alizungumza na wapiga kura.The candidate spoke with the voters.
- Je, unamuunga mkono mgombeaji yupi?Which candidate do you support?
- Mgombeaji hakushinda uchaguzi.The candidate did not win the election.
- Wagombeaji watakutana kwenye mdahalo.The candidates will meet at the debate.
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