kitita
kee-TEE-tah
How to say it
Swahilikititakee-TEE-tah
Frenchliasse; somme forfaitaire; paquet
Meaning
A bundle or wad of banknotes, or a large sum of money paid at once, such as a prize or a bonus; also a set or package of benefits.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vitita. Kitita cha fedha is a large sum of money; kitita cha mafao a benefits package.
Examples
- Mshindi alipewa kitita cha shilingi milioni tano.The winner was given a prize of five million shillings.
- Alitoa kitita cha noti mfukoni.He took a wad of banknotes out of his pocket.
- Wafanyakazi wanadai kitita cha mafao yao.The workers are demanding their benefits package.
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