lipa

How to say it

Meaning

to pay, pay for something, or compensate for a loss.

Good to know

Figuratively used for getting even: nitakulipa (I'll pay you back / get even with you).

Examples

• Nimelipa deni langu lote.I have paid off all my debt.
• Utalipa kiasi gani kwa mzigo huu?How much will you pay for this load?
• Sitalipa kama hutafanya kazi vizuri.I will not pay if you don't work well.
• Alisema atanilipa kesho.He said he would pay me tomorrow.

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