wakindani

How to say it

Meaning

Opponents or adversaries, people one competes or contends against.

Good to know

plural of mkindani (m-/wa- class), from kukindana (to compete, contend).

Examples

• Wakindani wetu wamejiandaa vizuri kwa mechi.Our adversaries have prepared well for the match.
• Je, wakindani hao ni wagumu kushinda?Are those adversaries hard to beat?
• Hawa si wakindani wetu, ni washirika.These aren't our adversaries, they're partners.
• Wakindani watakutana uwanjani kesho.The adversaries will meet on the field tomorrow.