Swahili
wapinga
wah-PEEN-gah
How to say it
Swahiliwapingawah-PEEN-gahsoon
Englishopponentssoon
Frenchopposantssoon
Meaning
People who oppose, obstruct, or resist something, especially progress or change.
Good to know
plural of mpinga (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wapinga mabadiliko walijitokeza mkutanoni.The opponents of change showed up at the meeting.
- Je, wapinga sheria hii ni wengi?Are there many opponents of this law?
- Hawa si wapinga mradi huu.These are not opponents of this project.
- Wapinga watatoa hoja zao kesho.The opponents will present their arguments tomorrow.
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