msimamo
msee-MAH-moh
How to say it
Swahilimsimamomsee-MAH-moh
Englishstance, position; league table
Frenchposition, point de vue ; classement
Meaning
The view or position someone holds firmly on a matter; in sport, the table that ranks the teams of a league.
Good to know
Plural misimamo. Kubadili msimamo is to change one's position, and wenye msimamo mkali are hardliners; msimamo wa ligi is the league table. From kusimama, to stand.
Examples
- Waziri amesisitiza msimamo wa serikali kuhusu ada.The minister has restated the government's position on fees.
- Timu yetu iko nafasi ya pili kwenye msimamo wa ligi.Our team is second in the league table.
- Yeye ni mtu wa msimamo, habadiliki kirahisi.He is a man of firm views; he does not change easily.
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