olimpiki
oh-lee-MPEE-kee
How to say it
Swahiliolimpikioh-lee-MPEE-kee
Englishthe Olympics; Olympic
FrenchJeux olympiques ; olympique
Meaning
The international sports competition held every four years, and anything that belongs to it.
Good to know
Usually with a capital O in michezo ya Olimpiki, the Olympic Games, and kamati ya Olimpiki, the Olympic committee. It does not change with the noun.
Examples
- Kipchoge alishinda dhahabu kwenye Olimpiki.Kipchoge won gold at the Olympics.
- Michezo ya Olimpiki itafanyika mwaka ujao.The Olympic Games will be held next year.
- Ana ndoto ya kushiriki Olimpiki siku moja.She dreams of taking part in the Olympics one day.
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