jaza

How to say it

Meaning

a reward, or by extension, a requital or punishment; what one deserves for an action.

Good to know

can refer to either a positive reward or a negative retribution, depending on context.

Examples

• Alipata jaza kubwa kwa uaminifu wake.He received a great reward for his honesty.
• Je, jaza ya wema daima huja?Does the reward for goodness always come?
• Hakupata jaza yoyote kwa kazi yake ngumu.He got no reward for his hard work.
• Watapata jaza ya matendo yao siku ya hukumu.They will receive the reward of their deeds on judgment day.