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raundi

rah-OO-ndee

How to say it

Swahiliraundirah-OO-ndeesoon
Englishround (of a competition)soon
Frenchtour, manche (d'une compétition)soon

Meaning

One stage of a competition, a game or a contest, such as a round of a tournament, a boxing bout or an election.

Good to know

N class noun from English, the same in plural. Raundi ya kwanza is the first round and raundi ya pili the second, also in elections.

Examples

  • Timu yetu imefuzu kuingia raundi inayofuata ya kombe.Our team has qualified for the next round of the cup.
  • Bondia huyo alishinda katika raundi ya tano.That boxer won in the fifth round.
  • Uchaguzi huo utaingia raundi ya pili mwezi ujao.That election will go to a second round next month.

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