mfumuko
mfoo-MOO-koh
How to say it
Swahilimfumukomfoo-MOO-koh
Frenchinflation; gonflement, poussée
Meaning
A swelling or rapid rise of something. It is used almost always in mfumuko wa bei, inflation, the general rise in prices measured over a period.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural mifumuko. News gives it as a rate: mfumuko wa bei umepanda hadi asilimia tano, inflation has risen to five percent.
Examples
- Mfumuko wa bei umeshuka mwezi huu.Inflation has fallen this month.
- Benki kuu inajitahidi kudhibiti mfumuko wa bei.The central bank is working to control inflation.
- Mfumuko wa bei za vyakula umeathiri familia nyingi.Food price inflation has affected many families.
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