Swahili
mlariba
m-la-REE-ba
How to say it
Swahilimlaribam-la-REE-basoon
Englishmoneylendersoon
Frenchusuriersoon
Meaning
a moneylender or usurer.
Good to know
moneylender, usurer
Examples
- Mlariba alimtoza riba kubwa.The moneylender charged him high interest.
- Wanakijiji wengi wanadaiwa na mlariba.Many villagers are in debt to the moneylender.
- Watu hukimbia mlariba wanapokosa pesa.People avoid the moneylender when they have no money.
- Je, wewe si mlariba anayewaumiza watu?Aren't you the usurer who harms people?
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