ijara

How to say it

Meaning

payment made for the use of something, or wages earned for work done.

Good to know

payment, rent; pay, wages, earnings

Examples

• Alilipa ijara ya nyumba kila mwezi.He paid the rent for the house every month.
• Ijara yake iliongezwa baada ya kufanya kazi miaka mitano.His wages were increased after five years of work.
• Je, umelipa ijara ya mwezi huu?Have you paid this month's rent?
• Wafanyakazi walidai ijara zao ambazo hazijalipwa.The workers demanded their unpaid wages.

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