ushindani

How to say it

Meaning

The struggle between people, teams or businesses that each try to do better than the others or to win.

Good to know

U class noun, no common plural. Kuna ushindani mkali means there is stiff competition; mashindano, by contrast, are the contests or tournaments themselves.

Examples

• Ushindani katika soko la simu ni mkubwa sana.Competition in the phone market is very strong.
• Kuna ushindani mkali kati ya timu hizi mbili.There is fierce rivalry between these two teams.
• Ushindani huwafanya wafanyabiashara kupunguza bei.Competition makes traders lower their prices.