hozi

How to say it

Meaning

to acquire, own, or possess something; the property so held.

Good to know

mwenye kuhozi means 'a monopolist'.

Examples

• Alihozi shamba kubwa baada ya kufanya kazi kwa miaka mingi.He acquired a large farm after working for many years.
• Kampuni hiyo inahozi biashara nyingi jijini.That company owns many businesses in the city.
• Hana haki ya kuhozi ardhi hiyo peke yake.He has no right to own that land alone.