Swahili
mpambano
m-pa-MBAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimpambanom-pa-MBAH-nohsoon
Englishencountersoon
Frenchrencontresoon
Meaning
an encounter or meeting, whether in sport or politics; in a military sense, a skirmish or engagement.
Good to know
encounter, meeting (sport, pol.); mil. skirmish, engagement; rare
Examples
- Mpambano wa mpira ulivutia mashabiki wengi.The football match drew a large crowd of fans.
- Mpambano mkali ulitokea mpakani.A fierce skirmish broke out at the border.
- Wagombea walikutana kwenye mpambano wa hoja.The candidates met in a clash of arguments.
- Je, mpambano huo utaanza saa ngapi?What time will that match begin?
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