ongezewa
oh-ngeh-ZEH-wah
How to say it
Swahiliongezewaoh-ngeh-ZEH-wahsoon
to be given more; to have (something) added
Form of kuongezea (to add to, to give more to; in addition (kwa kuongezea))
passive of kuongezea, to add to: to be given more
Examples
- Wafanyakazi wameongezewa mshahara mwaka huu.The workers have been given a pay rise this year.
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