Swahili
miseto
mee-SEH-toh
How to say it
Swahilimisetomee-SEH-tohsoon
Englishcoalitionssoon
Frenchcoalitionssoon
Meaning
Figuratively, mixtures or coalitions, as when different political groups combine into one alliance.
Good to know
plural of mseto (m-/mi- class); figurative, political register.
Examples
- Miseto ya kisiasa imeongezeka kabla ya uchaguzi.Political coalitions have increased before the election.
- Je, miseto hii itashirikiana hadi mwisho?Will these coalitions cooperate until the end?
- Miseto haikudumu muda mrefu bungeni.The coalitions did not last long in parliament.
- Vyama vitaunda miseto mipya mwakani.The parties will form new coalitions next year.
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