uhasama

How to say it

Meaning

A state of bad feeling and opposition between people, groups or countries, which can lead to open conflict. It can also mean the fighting itself between states.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural; kati ya names the two sides: uhasama kati ya majirani, hostility between neighbors. In sports it is a strong rivalry between teams.

Examples

• Uhasama kati ya familia hizo mbili ulidumu miaka mingi.The hostility between those two families lasted many years.
• Viongozi walikubaliana kumaliza uhasama.The leaders agreed to end the hostilities.
• Timu hizi zina uhasama wa muda mrefu.These teams have a long-standing rivalry.