Swahili
shindani
shin-DA-ni
How to say it
Swahilishindanishin-DA-nisoon
Englishcompetitive, hostilesoon
Frenchcompétitif, hostilesoon
Meaning
competitive, contentious, or hostile.
Good to know
adj. competitive, contentious, hostile
Examples
- Timu hizo mbili ni shindani wa muda mrefu.Those two teams have long been fierce rivals.
- Mazungumzo yaligeuka kuwa shindani ghafla.The conversation suddenly turned contentious.
- Je, mahusiano yao ni ya shindani au ya kirafiki?Is their relationship competitive or friendly?
- Hawakuwa shindani hadi walipogombania cheo kimoja.They were not rivals until they competed for the same position.
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