mtoano
mtoh-AH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimtoanomtoh-AH-noh
Englishknockout (stage, match)
Frenchélimination directe (phase, match)
Meaning
A stage or match of a competition in which the loser is knocked out and the winner goes on to the next round.
Good to know
M/mi class noun: hatua ya mtoano, the knockout stage; mechi za mtoano, knockout matches. From kutoana, to knock each other out.
Examples
- Timu yetu imefuzu kwa hatua ya mtoano.Our team has qualified for the knockout stage.
- Mechi za mtoano zitaanza mwezi ujao.The knockout matches will begin next month.
- Katika mtoano, sare haitoshi kusonga mbele.In a knockout, a draw is not enough to go through.
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