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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