winga
WEE-ngah
How to say it
SwahiliwingaWEE-ngahsoon
Englishwinger (in football)soon
Frenchailiersoon
Meaning
A football player who plays and attacks along the side of the field, on the right or the left wing.
Good to know
Takes the agreement of people (winga huyu, winga wa kulia, right winger); plural mawinga. A loan from English wing.
Examples
- Winga wa kushoto alipiga krosi nzuri.The left winger sent in a good cross.
- Klabu imemsajili winga kutoka Ghana.The club has signed a winger from Ghana.
- Winga huyo ana kasi kubwa sana.That winger is very fast.
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