mshindani
mshee-NDAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimshindanimshee-NDAH-neesoon
Englishcompetitor, contestant; rivalsoon
Frenchconcurrent, candidat; rivalsoon
Meaning
A person, team or company that takes part in a competition or tries to beat others, in sport, business or elections.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural washindani; from kushindana, to compete. Ushindani is competition; mshindi is the winner.
Examples
- Kila mshindani atapewa dakika tano.Each contestant will be given five minutes.
- Kampuni hiyo imepoteza wateja kwa washindani wake.That company has lost customers to its rivals.
- Alimshinda mshindani wake kwa kura nyingi.He beat his rival by many votes.
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