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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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