msuguano
msoo-goo-AH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimsuguanomsoo-goo-AH-nohsoon
Englishfriction; tension, conflictsoon
Frenchfrottement, friction ; tension, conflitsoon
Meaning
The rubbing of one surface against another that slows movement, and figuratively the tension or quarrel between people or groups.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural misuguano, from kusugua, to rub. In the news msuguano wa kisiasa is political tension; kuwa na msuguano is to be at odds.
Examples
- Kuna msuguano kati ya viongozi wa chama.There is tension between the party leaders.
- Msuguano husababisha joto kati ya vitu viwili.Friction produces heat between two objects.
- Walimaliza misuguano yao kwa mazungumzo.They settled their conflicts through dialogue.
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