halasa

How to say it

Meaning

profit made from a business, or (archaically) wages paid to sailors.

Good to know

profit (from business); arch, payment, wages (of seamen)

Examples

• Alipata halasa nzuri kutokana na biashara yake.He made a good profit from his business.
• Mabaharia walilipwa halasa yao baada ya safari.The sailors were paid their wages after the voyage.
• Halasa ya mwaka huu ilikuwa ndogo.This year's profit was small.

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