Swahili
muungano
moo-oon-GAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimuunganomoo-oon-GAH-nohsoon
Englishunionsoon
Frenchunionsoon
Meaning
the act of joining or connecting; a union.
Good to know
A common modern word, as in Muungano wa Tanzania (the Union of Tanzania).
Examples
- Muungano wa nchi hizi mbili ulidumu miaka mingi.The union of these two countries lasted many years.
- Je, muungano huu utafanikiwa?Will this union succeed?
- Hapakuwa na muungano wa kweli kati yao.There was no real connection between them.
- Viongozi walitia saini mkataba wa muungano.The leaders signed the union agreement.
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