challenge (EN)
nomino, kitenzi

nomino “challenge”

sg. challenge, pl. challenges or uncountable
  1. changamoto
    For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
  2. kupinga
    What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
  3. mwaliko wa pambano
    He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
  4. kinyang'anyiro
    The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
  5. juhudi za kuzuia au kuondoa kitabu kutoka maktaba au shule
    Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
  6. kupinga uamuzi
    The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

kitenzi “challenge”

challenge; he challenges; past challenged, part. challenged; ger. challenging
  1. kumwalika mtu kushindana
    We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
  2. kumtia mtu moyo afanye jambo
    "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
  3. kupinga ukweli
    The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
  4. kutatiza
    The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
  5. kupinga mwanasheria
    The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
  6. katika jeshi, kuomba nenosiri au kitambulisho kutoka kwa mtu
    The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.