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Swahili

mpiganisho

m-pee-gah-NEE-sho

How to say it

Swahilimpiganishom-pee-gah-NEE-shosoon
Englishimpactsoon
Frenchimpactsoon

Meaning

a collision, clash, or violent encounter between two forces or objects.

Good to know

impact, collision; encounter; conflict, combat

Examples

  • Mpiganisho wa magari mawili ulitokea barabarani.A collision of two cars occurred on the road.
  • Mpiganisho kati ya majeshi mawili uliendelea kwa siku tatu.The conflict between the two armies continued for three days.
  • Hakuna aliyetarajia mpiganisho mkali kama ule.No one expected such a fierce clash.
  • Mpiganisho huo utaepukwa vipi?How will that confrontation be avoided?

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