Swahili
mpukuti
um-poo-KOO-tee
How to say it
Swahilimpukutium-poo-KOO-teesoon
Englishmoneysoon
Frenchargentsoon
Meaning
money, especially in casual or slang speech.
Good to know
You might use this word when discussing finances or expenses.
Examples
- Ninahitaji mpukuti zaidi kwa ajili ya kununua chakula.I need more money to buy food.
- Alinipa mpukuti ya kununua zawadi.He gave me money to buy a gift.
- Sina mpukuti wa kutosha leo.I don't have enough money today.
- Je, una mpukuti wa kunikopesha?Do you have money to lend me?
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