opposition

adawa, hamayya

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular opposition

Plural oppositions

1. (uncountable) Opposition to something, is an action or hope to stop it. <> (lack of agreement) na adawa, hamayya.
   1. there was no opposition to the decision <> bâ wândà ya ƙi gṑyon bāyan shāwarā̀
   2. There was strong opposition to the change from parents.
2. (uncountable) The opposition is the person or group that you are competing against. <> ƙungiya ko abokai ko mutanen adawa, hamayya.
   1. the opposition <> àbṑkan hàmayyā̀, àbṑkan àdāwā̀
   2. opposition party <> jàm’iyyàr dà kḕ hàmayyā̀.

Related words

• opposite
• oppose
• rivalry