Swahili
mtafaruku
m-ta-fa-RU-ku
How to say it
Swahilimtafarukum-ta-fa-RU-kusoon
Englishdisagreementsoon
Frenchdésaccordsoon
Meaning
a dispute, disagreement, or conflict, often involving raised voices.
Good to know
a common modern word for a quarrel or altercation, e.g. in news reports.
Examples
- Kulizuka mtafaruku sokoni asubuhi.A dispute broke out at the market this morning.
- Mtafaruku ule ulisababisha wafanyakazi kugoma.That conflict caused the workers to strike.
- Je, mtafaruku umetatuliwa?Has the dispute been resolved?
- Hawakutaka mtafaruku wowote mkutanoni.They didn't want any disagreement at the meeting.
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