hawala

How to say it

Meaning

a check, draft, or money order — a document authorizing payment.

Good to know

check, draft; money order, bill of exchange

Examples

• Alilipa deni kwa hawala ya benki.He paid the debt with a bank draft.
• Tuma pesa kwa hawala badala ya fedha taslimu.Send the money by money order instead of cash.
• Hawala hiyo ilikataliwa na benki.That check was rejected by the bank.