fao

How to say it

Meaning

A payment that a social security fund gives its members in a certain situation, such as retirement, loss of a job, maternity or illness.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun, plural mafao: fao la kukosa ajira, unemployment benefit; mafao ya kustaafu, retirement benefits. FAO in capitals is the United Nations food agency.

Examples

• Wafanyakazi wanadai mafao yao ya kustaafu.The workers are claiming their retirement benefits.
• Fao la uzazi linasaidia akina mama wanaojifungua.The maternity benefit helps mothers who give birth.
• Mfuko huo umeongeza fao la kukosa ajira.The fund has increased the unemployment benefit.

Forms

mafao (plural of fao, benefit)