pinzani
pee-NZAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilipinzanipee-NZAH-nee
Englishrival, opposing
Frenchrival, adverse
Meaning
Describes a team, company or group that competes against or opposes another.
Good to know
Does not change for class: timu pinzani, the rival team; vyama pinzani, opposition parties; makundi pinzani, rival groups. A rival person is mpinzani.
Examples
- Timu pinzani ilifunga bao dakika ya mwisho.The rival team scored a goal in the last minute.
- Kampuni pinzani imeshusha bei zake.The rival company has lowered its prices.
- Vyama pinzani vilisusia uchaguzi huo.The opposition parties boycotted that election.
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