hisabu

How to say it

Meaning

arithmetic or mathematics, or more generally a calculation or account.

Good to know

Common in fanya hisabu, 'to do a calculation', and as the school subject name for mathematics.

Examples

• Mwanafunzi alifanya vizuri katika somo la hisabu.The student did well in the mathematics subject.
• Nilifanya hisabu ya gharama zote za safari.I did a calculation of all the trip's expenses.
• Je, umemaliza kazi ya hisabu?Have you finished the math homework?
• Mhasibu alikagua hisabu za kampuni.The accountant reviewed the company's accounts.