pakanya

How to say it

Meaning

a payment made to compensate someone for a loss or wrong, indemnification.

Good to know

compensation, indemnification (in money or an equivalent present)

Examples

• Alilipwa pakanya baada ya ajali ile.He was paid compensation after that accident.
• Familia ilidai pakanya kwa uharibifu wa shamba lao.The family demanded compensation for the damage to their farm.
• Mahakama iliamuru pakanya ya fedha nyingi.The court ordered a large sum in compensation.
• Hawakuridhika na pakanya waliyopewa.They were not satisfied with the compensation they received.

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