pambano
pah-MBAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilipambanopah-MBAH-nohsoon
Englishfight, bout; match, contestsoon
Frenchcombat ; match, rencontresoon
Meaning
A fight between two people or sides, a boxing bout, or in sports news a match between two teams.
Good to know
Plural mapambano, which also means struggle or battle (mapambano dhidi ya rushwa, the fight against corruption). From kupambana, to fight or confront.
Examples
- Pambano la ngumi litafanyika Jumamosi usiku.The boxing bout will take place on Saturday night.
- Mashabiki wengi walijitokeza kutazama pambano hilo.Many fans turned out to watch that match.
- Mapambano dhidi ya malaria yanaendelea.The fight against malaria goes on.
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