masurufu

How to say it

Meaning

Money or food given to someone for the needs of a journey or a task, such as a travel allowance or an advance for official expenses. In older use it meant provisions for the road.

Good to know

Plural in form, with no common singular. In government accounts masurufu is an advance that must later be accounted for with receipts.

Examples

• Mfanyakazi alipewa masurufu ya safari ya siku tatu.The employee was given a travel allowance for a three day trip.
• Mama alimwandalia mwanawe masurufu ya njiani.Mother prepared food for her son for the road.
• Wakaguzi waligundua masurufu yasiyo na risiti.The auditors found advances with no receipts.

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