indimi

Swahili

hazina

hah-ZEE-nah

How to say it

Swahilihazinahah-ZEE-nahsoon
Englishtreasuresoon
Frenchtrésorsoon

Meaning

treasure — valuable money or jewelry — or the treasury where public funds are kept.

Good to know

treasure (money, jewelry), valuables; treasury, exchequer

Examples

  • Maharamia walitafuta hazina iliyofichwa kisiwani.The pirates searched for treasure hidden on the island.
  • Hazina ya taifa inasimamia fedha za serikali.The national treasury manages government funds.
  • Alificha hazina yake chini ya ardhi.He hid his treasure underground.
  • Je, hazina hiyo bado ipo pale walipoiacha?Is that treasure still where they left it?

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