kafala

How to say it

Meaning

security or bail, a guarantee given for someone's obligation.

Good to know

rare security, bail

Examples

• Alilipa kafala ili kumtoa nje ya gereza.He paid bail to get him out of prison.
• Mahakama iliidhinisha kafala ya shilingi laki mbili.The court approved bail of two hundred thousand shillings.
• Je, kafala hiyo italipwa na nani?Who will pay that bail?
• Hawakuwa na uwezo wa kutoa kafala iliyotakiwa.They could not afford the required bail.