Swahili
makaradha
mah-kah-RAH-dhah
How to say it
Swahilimakaradhamah-kah-RAH-dhahsoon
Englishloanssoon
Frenchprêtssoon
Meaning
Loans or credit given without interest.
Good to know
plural of karadha (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Chama cha akiba kilitoa makaradha kwa wanachama.The savings group gave loans to its members.
- Je, makaradha haya yana muda wa kurejesha?Do these loans have a repayment period?
- Makaradha hayakulipwa kwa wakati.The loans were not repaid on time.
- Benki itatoa makaradha mapya mwezi ujao.The bank will give new loans next month.
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