mlipa

How to say it

Meaning

A person who pays, used almost always in mlipa kodi, a taxpayer, or mlipa ushuru, a person who pays a levy or duty.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural walipa: walipa kodi, taxpayers. From kulipa, to pay. Namba ya mlipa kodi is the taxpayer identification number. The dictionary’s mlipaji and mlipi mean the same.

Examples

• Kila mlipa kodi anapaswa kupewa risiti.Every taxpayer should be given a receipt.
• Walipa kodi wanataka kuona matumizi mazuri ya fedha zao.Taxpayers want to see their money used well.
• Mamlaka imeanzisha elimu kwa mlipa kodi mikoani.The authority has started taxpayer education in the regions.