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Swahili

taflisi

ta-FLI-si

How to say it

Swahilitaflisita-FLI-sisoon
Englishbankruptcysoon
Frenchfaillitesoon

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay one's debts, bankruptcy or insolvency.

Good to know

bankruptcy. (= ufilisi.) tafrija, tafriji entertainment, amusement, relaxation, diversion; party, reception; con- cert

Examples

  • Kampuni ile ilitangaza taflisi mwaka jana.That company declared bankruptcy last year.
  • Alifika taflisi baada ya biashara kushindwa.He fell into bankruptcy after his business failed.
  • Taflisi iliwalazimu kuuza mali zao zote.Bankruptcy forced them to sell all their property.

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