mshahara

How to say it

Meaning

the salary or wages paid to a person for their work, usually on a regular basis.

Good to know

payment, remuneration; (monthly, weekly) salary, wages; income

Examples

• Mshahara wangu huingia mwishoni mwa mwezi.My salary comes in at the end of the month.
• Je, mshahara wako umeongezwa mwaka huu?Has your salary been increased this year?
• Wafanyakazi waligoma kwa sababu ya mshahara mdogo.Workers went on strike because of low wages.
• Hakupokea mshahara kwa miezi miwili.He did not receive his salary for two months.

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