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Swahili

mishahara

mee-shah-HAH-rah

How to say it

Swahilimishaharamee-shah-HAH-rahsoon
Englishsalariessoon
Frenchsalairessoon

Meaning

Salaries or wages paid to people for their work, usually on a regular basis.

Good to know

plural of mshahara (m-/mi- class).

Examples

  • Mishahara ya walimu imepandishwa mwaka huu.Teachers' salaries have been raised this year.
  • Je, mishahara hii inalipwa lini?When are these salaries paid?
  • Mishahara haikutolewa kwa wakati mwezi uliopita.Salaries were not paid on time last month.
  • Kampuni itapandisha mishahara mwakani.The company will raise salaries next year.

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