mlipaji

How to say it

Meaning

a person who pays, especially one responsible for settling a bill, debt, or wages.

Good to know

Agent noun from -lipa (to pay); mlipaji wa kodi is a taxpayer, mlipaji wa mshahara a payroll payer.

Examples

• Mlipaji wa kodi alifika ofisini.The taxpayer arrived at the office.
• Je, wewe ndiye mlipaji wa deni hili?Are you the payer of this debt?
• Mlipaji hakulipa kwa wakati.The payer did not pay on time.
• Kampuni itamtafuta mlipaji mpya.The company will look for a new payer.