Swahili
migawo
mi-GA-wo
How to say it
Swahilimigawomi-GA-wosoon
Englishrations, allocationssoon
Frenchrationssoon
Meaning
Allocations, rations, or shares given out.
Good to know
plural of mgawo (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Migawo ya maji ilipunguzwa msimu wa kiangazi.Water rations were reduced during the dry season.
- Je, migawo hii inatosha familia?Are these rations enough for a family?
- Hatujapokea migawo mipya wiki hii.We have not received new rations this week.
- Serikali itatoa migawo zaidi mwezi ujao.The government will give more rations next month.
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