mchango

How to say it

Meaning

Something such as money, work or ideas that a person gives towards a common cause, an event or a result.

Good to know

Plural michango, often the money collected for a wedding, a funeral or school fees. From kuchangia, to contribute; kutoa mchango means to make a contribution.

Examples

• Kila mwanachama alitoa mchango wa shilingi elfu tano.Every member made a contribution of five thousand shillings.
• Tunathamini mchango wako katika kazi hii.We value your contribution to this work.
• Michango ya harusi ilikusanywa kwa wiki mbili.The wedding contributions were collected over two weeks.

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