shindano

How to say it

Meaning

An event in which people or teams try to do better than the others in order to win a prize or a title.

Good to know

Plural mashindano, the form used for sports tournaments. It takes li- agreement (shindano hili) and comes from kushindana, to compete.

Examples

• Shindano la kuimba litafanyika Jumamosi.The singing contest will take place on Saturday.
• Aliibuka mshindi katika shindano la urembo.She came out the winner of the beauty contest.
• Shule yetu itashiriki mashindano ya mpira wa miguu.Our school will take part in the football competition.

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mshindano