biashara

How to say it

Meaning

The buying and selling of goods or services to make money, or a particular business.

Good to know

Same form in the plural (n class): biashara ndogo, a small business; kufanya biashara, to do business. Mfanyabiashara is a trader.

Examples

• Anafanya biashara ya nguo sokoni.She runs a clothes business at the market.
• Biashara kati ya nchi hizi imekua.Trade between these countries has grown.
• Alifungua biashara ndogo mjini.He opened a small business in town.

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