Swahili
gharama
gha-RA-ma
How to say it
Swahiligharamagha-RA-masoon
Englishexpensesoon
Frenchdépensesoon
Meaning
the cost, expense, or fee required to pay for something.
Good to know
fanya/toa gharama means to spend money or go to expense.
Examples
- Gharama za matibabu zilikuwa kubwa.The medical costs were high.
- Je, gharama ya safari itakuwa ngapi?How much will the cost of the trip be?
- Hawakuweza kulipa gharama zote za ujenzi.They could not pay all the construction costs.
- Alitoa gharama ya chakula cha wageni.He covered the cost of the guests' food.
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