Swahili
fidia
fi-DI-a
How to say it
Swahilifidiafi-DI-asoon
Englishcompensationsoon
Frenchcompensation, dédommagementsoon
Meaning
a payment made to compensate someone for a loss, injury, or wrong done to them.
Good to know
(also kifidio, vi-); ransom, fine, reparation; bail, bond; rel. re- demption
Examples
- Kampuni ililipa fidia kwa wafanyakazi waliojeruhiwa.The company paid compensation to the injured workers.
- Je, utapata fidia ya ajali hiyo?Will you get compensation for that accident?
- Hawakupewa fidia ya kutosha.They were not given enough compensation.
- Mahakama iliamuru fidia ilipwe mara moja.The court ordered the compensation be paid at once.
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