posho

How to say it

Meaning

daily rations issued to workers; more broadly, one's means of subsistence or livelihood.

Good to know

daily rations (e.g. of corn meal, issued to workers on plantations); (in gen.) maintenance, support; means of subsistence, livelihood

Examples

• Wafanyakazi walipata posho ya chakula kila siku.The workers received a daily food ration.
• Je, posho ya safari italipwa lini?When will the travel allowance be paid?
• Hakupata posho baada ya kuchelewa kazini.He did not receive his allowance after being late to work.
• Familia iliishi kwa posho ndogo ya baba.The family lived on the father's small allowance.