hongo

How to say it

Meaning

a bribe or blackmail payment, or a tribute exacted by force.

Good to know

exaction, tribute; bribe, blackmail

Examples

• Afisa huyo alikataa kupokea hongo.That official refused to accept a bribe.
• Alilazimika kulipa hongo ili kupata kibali.He was forced to pay a bribe to get the permit.
• Rushwa na hongo ni maadui wa maendeleo.Corruption and bribery are enemies of development.

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