limbikizo
lee-mbee-KEE-zoh
How to say it
Swahililimbikizolee-mbee-KEE-zohsoon
Frenchaccumulation; arriéréssoon
Meaning
An amount that has built up over time, such as unpaid debts, salaries or taxes. The plural malimbikizo usually means arrears.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun, plural malimbikizo, from kulimbikiza, to accumulate: limbikizo la madeni, a buildup of debt; malimbikizo ya mishahara, salary arrears.
Examples
- Kampuni ina limbikizo kubwa la madeni.The company has a large buildup of debts.
- Walimu wanadai malimbikizo ya mishahara yao.The teachers are claiming their salary arrears.
- Limbikizo la takataka mtaani linahatarisha afya.The pile of garbage in the neighborhood threatens health.
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