kufuja
koo-FOO-jah
How to say it
Swahilikufujakoo-FOO-jahsoon
Englishto squander, to waste; to misuse (funds)soon
Frenchgaspiller, dilapider ; détournersoon
Meaning
To use money, property or time carelessly or dishonestly until it is gone, especially public funds or an inheritance.
Good to know
Takes the thing wasted as its object: kufuja fedha za umma, to misuse public funds. Ubadhirifu is the noun used in audit reports.
Examples
- Alifuja urithi wake wote kwa starehe.He squandered his whole inheritance on pleasure.
- Viongozi waliofuja fedha za umma wameshtakiwa.Leaders who misused public funds have been charged.
- Vijana wengi hufuja muda kwenye simu.Many young people waste time on their phones.
Forms
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