kuwekeza
koo-weh-KEH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuwekezakoo-weh-KEH-zah
Englishto invest
Frenchinvestir
Meaning
To put money, time or effort into something, such as a business, land or education, in order to gain from it later.
Good to know
Kuwekeza katika or kuwekeza kwenye is to invest in. Uwekezaji is investment and mwekezaji is an investor.
Examples
- Ameamua kuwekeza katika kilimo cha parachichi.He has decided to invest in avocado farming.
- Ni busara kuwekeza katika elimu ya watoto.It is wise to invest in children's education.
- Kampuni nyingi zinataka kuwekeza nchini.Many companies want to invest in the country.
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