shindano

Swahili

Etymology

Etymology tree

Swahili -shindana

Proto-Bantu *-ò

Proto-Sabaki *-o

Swahili -o

Swahili shindano

From -shindana (“to compete”) + -o.

Pronunciation

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Noun

shindano class V (plural mashindano class VI)

1. (uncommon) singular of mashindano: a contest (part of a competition)