Swahili
chichiri
chee-CHEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilichichirichee-CHEE-reesoon
Englishbribesoon
Frenchpot-de-vinsoon
Meaning
a bribe or corrupt payment; a synonym of rushwa or hongo.
Good to know
synonymous with rushwa and hongo; refers to a corrupt or illicit payment.
Examples
- Afisa alikataa kupokea chichiri.The officer refused to accept the bribe.
- Je, walimtolea chichiri?Did they offer him a bribe?
- Hatutalipa chichiri kwa huduma hii.We will not pay a bribe for this service.
- Uchunguzi utaonyesha nani alitoa chichiri.The investigation will show who gave the bribe.
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