Swahili
kipunguzi
kee-poon-GOO-zee
How to say it
Swahilikipunguzikee-poon-GOO-zeesoon
Englishdeductionsoon
Frenchremise, rabaissoon
Meaning
an amount subtracted from a price, bill, or payment; a discount or rebate.
Good to know
Common in commerce and retail.
Examples
- Duka linatoa kipunguzi cha asilimia kumi wiki hii.The shop is offering a ten percent discount this week.
- Nilipata kipunguzi nilipolipa kwa fedha taslimu.I got a discount when I paid in cash.
- Je, kuna kipunguzi kwa wanafunzi?Is there a discount for students?
- Hawakunipa kipunguzi chochote licha ya kununua mengi.They gave me no discount at all despite my buying a lot.
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