ankara
ah-NKAH-rah
How to say it
Swahiliankaraah-NKAH-rahsoon
Englishinvoice, billsoon
Frenchfacture
Meaning
A written list of goods or services with the amount the customer must pay, such as a water or electricity bill.
Good to know
Plural stays ankara (n class): ankara ya maji, the water bill. Kulipa ankara is to pay a bill; in the news Ankara is also the capital of Turkey.
Examples
- Tumepokea ankara ya umeme ya mwezi huu.We have received this month’s electricity bill.
- Mhasibu aliandaa ankara kwa kila mteja.The accountant prepared an invoice for each customer.
- Tafadhali lipa ankara kabla ya tarehe kumi.Please pay the bill before the tenth.
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