sanjari
sah-NJAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilisanjarisah-NJAH-ree
Englishtogether (with), alongside, in tandem
Meaning
Side by side or at the same time as something else, so that two things go together. It is mostly followed by na: sanjari na, alongside.
Good to know
It does not change: sanjari na maendeleo, alongside development; kwenda sanjari, to go hand in hand. It is a formal word common in news and speeches.
Examples
- Elimu inapaswa kwenda sanjari na maadili mema.Education should go hand in hand with good morals.
- Serikali ilijenga shule sanjari na hospitali mpya.The government built schools alongside new hospitals.
- Wachezaji wa zamani walifanya mazoezi sanjari na vijana.The former players trained alongside the youngsters.
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