mwanahisa
mwah-nah-HEE-sah
How to say it
Swahilimwanahisamwah-nah-HEE-sah
Englishshareholder
Frenchactionnaire
Meaning
A person or organization that owns shares in a company and so owns part of it, with a right to a share of its profits and a vote at its meetings.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wanahisa, from hisa, share. Mwanahisa mkuu is the main shareholder.
Examples
- Yeye ni mwanahisa mkubwa wa kampuni hiyo.He is a major shareholder in that company.
- Wanahisa watapata gawio mwezi ujao.The shareholders will receive a dividend next month.
- Kila mwanahisa ana haki ya kupiga kura.Every shareholder has the right to vote.
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