Swahili
mpingani
m-peen-GAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimpinganim-peen-GAH-neesoon
Englishopponentsoon
Frenchopposantsoon
Meaning
a person who opposes or contradicts someone or something.
Good to know
variant of mpingaji.
Examples
- Mpingani wa mpango huo alisimama bungeni.The opponent of that plan stood up in parliament.
- Hakukuwa na mpingani mmoja katika mkutano.There was not a single opponent at the meeting.
- Je, wewe ni mpingani wa wazo hili?Are you opposed to this idea?
- Wapingani wengi walijitokeza.Many opponents came forward.
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