forodha
foh-ROH-dhah
How to say it
Swahiliforodhafoh-ROH-dhah
Englishcustoms (at a border or port)
Frenchdouane
Meaning
The government office at a border, port or airport that checks goods coming in or going out and collects the duties on them.
Good to know
N class noun with no plural. Ushuru wa forodha is customs duty and maafisa wa forodha customs officers; Umoja wa Forodha is a customs union.
Examples
- Mizigo yetu ilikaguliwa na maafisa wa forodha.Our luggage was checked by customs officers.
- Alilipa ushuru wa forodha kwa gari alilonunua nje.He paid customs duty on the car he bought abroad.
- Ofisi ya forodha iko karibu na bandari.The customs office is near the port.
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