Swahili
dia
DI-a
How to say it
SwahilidiaDI-asoon
Englishcompensationsoon
Frenchcompensation, dédommagementsoon
Meaning
compensation or a fine paid to atone for a wrong, especially blood money paid to a victim's family.
Good to know
punishment, penalty, fine; atone
Examples
- Familia ililipa dia kwa mauaji ya bahati mbaya.The family paid blood money for the accidental killing.
- Mahakama iliamuru alipe dia.The court ordered him to pay a fine as atonement.
- Je, dia ililipwa kikamilifu?Was the compensation paid in full?
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