Swahili
bakhshishi
bakh-SHI-shi
How to say it
Swahilibakhshishibakh-SHI-shisoon
Englishtip, gratuitysoon
Frenchpourboiresoon
Meaning
a gratuity, tip, gift, or bonus given to someone (a variant of bakshishi).
Good to know
see bakshishi
Examples
- Alimpa mhudumu bakhshishi.He gave the waiter a tip.
- Wafanyakazi walipokea bakhshishi mwisho wa mwaka.The workers received a bonus at year's end.
- Bakhshishi ndogo ilimfurahisha dereva.A small tip made the driver happy.
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