pambana

How to say it

Meaning

to clash or compete against an opponent, whether in sport, conflict, or struggle.

Good to know

come together, meet (in a hostile or competitive sense), compete, sport: timu za mi ji hii zitapambana kesho. The teams of these cities will meet/clash tomorrow. 2

Examples

• Timu za mji huu zitapambana kesho.The teams of this city will clash tomorrow.
• Wapiganaji hao watapambana kwenye pambano kuu.Those fighters will face off in the main bout.
• Tulipambana na changamoto nyingi mwaka huu.We struggled against many challenges this year.
• Wagombea wawili watapambana kwa nafasi ya urais.Two candidates will compete for the presidential seat.