ushindi
oo-SHEE-ndee
How to say it
Swahiliushindioo-SHEE-ndeesoon
Englishvictory, winsoon
Frenchvictoire
Meaning
The act of winning a contest, a match, a battle or an election.
Good to know
Used in the singular: ushindi wa mabao mawili, a two-goal win. From kushinda, to win; the winner is mshindi, plural washindi.
Examples
- Timu yetu ilipata ushindi mkubwa jana.Our team won a big victory yesterday.
- Wananchi walisherehekea ushindi wa rais mpya.The citizens celebrated the new president's victory.
- Ushindi huu ni zawadi kwa mashabiki wetu.This win is a gift to our fans.
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