mvutano
mvoo-TAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimvutanomvoo-TAH-nohsoon
Englishtension, standoff, tug of warsoon
Frenchtension, bras de fersoon
Meaning
A state of strain between two sides that pull against each other, such as countries, parties or people competing for power.
Good to know
M class noun, plural mivutano. From kuvutana, to pull against each other; mvutano kati ya A na B, tension between A and B.
Examples
- Kuna mvutano kati ya nchi hizo mbili.There is tension between the two countries.
- Mvutano wa madaraka umeligawa chama.The power struggle has divided the party.
- Mivutano ya kifamilia imemchosha.Family quarrels have worn him out.
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