kiinikizo

How to say it

Meaning

a heavy burden, or an act of bribery.

Good to know

in the compound kiinikizo mgongo it means an extra payment, bonus, or tip for heavy work.

Examples

• Alibeba kiinikizo kizito begani.He carried a heavy burden on his shoulder.
• Kiinikizo hicho kililipwa na nani ili kupata kibali?Who paid that bribe to get the permit?
• Hakukubali kiinikizo cha aina yoyote kazini.He did not accept any bribe at work.
• Wafanyakazi walipewa kiinikizo mgongo kwa kazi nzito waliyofanya.The workers were given a bonus for the heavy work they did.