Swahili
ongezeko
o-nge-ZE-ko
How to say it
Swahiliongezekoo-nge-ZE-kosoon
Englishincreasesoon
Frenchaugmentationsoon
Meaning
an increase or growth in amount or number.
Good to know
see ongezo
Examples
- Kuna ongezeko la bei za vyakula mwaka huu.There is an increase in food prices this year.
- Ongezeko la watu mjini limeongeza mahitaji ya nyumba.The population increase in the city has raised the demand for housing.
- Serikali ilitangaza ongezeko la mishahara.The government announced a salary increase.
- Ongezeko la joto duniani ni tatizo kubwa.The increase in global temperature is a major problem.
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