Swahili
makadirio
mah-kah-dee-REE-oh
How to say it
Swahilimakadiriomah-kah-dee-REE-ohsoon
Englishestimatessoon
Frenchestimationssoon
Meaning
Estimates or projected figures for a cost, quantity, or outcome.
Good to know
plural of kadirio (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Makadirio ya bajeti yamewasilishwa bungeni.The budget estimates have been submitted to parliament.
- Je, makadirio haya ni sahihi?Are these estimates accurate?
- Makadirio hayakuzingatia gharama za usafiri.The estimates did not account for transport costs.
- Wahandisi watatoa makadirio mapya wiki ijayo.The engineers will give new estimates next week.
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