mpangishaji

How to say it

Meaning

A person who rents out a house, a room or land to someone else in return for regular payment.

Good to know

M/wa class: plural wapangishaji. From kupangisha, to let or rent out; the tenant is mpangaji. Mwenye nyumba, owner of the house, is the everyday term.

Examples

• Mpangishaji amepandisha kodi ya nyumba mwezi huu.The landlord has raised the rent this month.
• Mpangaji na mpangishaji walisaini mkataba wa mwaka mmoja.The tenant and the landlord signed a one year contract.
• Wapangishaji wengi hudai kodi ya miezi sita mbele.Many landlords demand six months' rent in advance.

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