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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