Swahili
wapinzani
wah-peen-ZAH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliwapinzaniwah-peen-ZAH-neesoon
Englishrivalssoon
Frenchrivauxsoon
Meaning
People who oppose or compete against others, opponents, rivals, or adversaries.
Good to know
plural of mpinzani (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wapinzani wa chama hicho walipanga maandamano.The rivals of that party organized a protest.
- Je, wapinzani wanaweza kushirikiana?Can rivals cooperate?
- Hawa si wapinzani, ni washirika.These are not rivals, they are partners.
- Wapinzani watakutana uwanjani kesho.The rivals will meet on the field tomorrow.
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