ubingwa
oo-BEE-ngwah
How to say it
Swahiliubingwaoo-BEE-ngwah
Englishchampionship, title
Frenchchampionnat, titre
Meaning
The title won by the best team or person in a competition, and the competition itself for that title.
Good to know
A noun of the u- class, from bingwa, champion. Kutwaa ubingwa or kushinda ubingwa is to win the title; kombe la ubingwa is the championship cup.
Examples
- Timu yetu imetwaa ubingwa wa ligi.Our team has won the league title.
- Wanajiandaa kutetea ubingwa wao mwaka ujao.They are getting ready to defend their title next year.
- Ubingwa huu umeleta furaha kubwa mjini.This championship has brought great joy to the town.
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