kuingiza
koo-ee-NGEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuingizakoo-ee-NGEE-zahsoon
Englishto bring in, put in; to import; to earnsoon
Meaning
To make someone or something go in, such as goods into a country, a new idea into a plan or money into a business.
Good to know
The causative of kuingia, to enter. Kuingiza fedha is to earn money, kuingiza bidhaa is to import goods, and kujiingiza is to get involved in something.
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara hawaruhusiwi kuingiza sukari bila kibali.Traders are not allowed to import sugar without a permit.
- Nisaidie kuingiza viti ndani kabla mvua haijanyesha.Help me bring the chairs inside before it rains.
- Kilimo cha mboga kinaweza kuingiza fedha nzuri.Growing vegetables can bring in good money.
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