pigano

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Meaning

a fight, battle, or armed clash between opposing sides.

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(us. mapigano; also mpigano, mi-) fight, battle, engagement, skirmish; quarrel

Examples

• Kulikuwa na pigano kali kijijini jana.There was a fierce fight in the village yesterday.
• Je, pigano hilo lilianzishwa na nani?Who started that fight?
• Hakuna pigano lililotokea baada ya polisi kuwasili.No fight occurred after the police arrived.
• Wanajeshi walishiriki pigano kali mpakani.The soldiers took part in a fierce battle at the border.

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