uchukuzi

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Meaning

The moving of people and goods from one place to another by road, rail, water or air.

Good to know

U class noun from kuchukua, to carry. Wizara ya Uchukuzi is the Ministry of Transport; usafirishaji is a close synonym, and gharama za uchukuzi are transport costs.

Examples

• Gharama za uchukuzi zimepanda kwa sababu ya bei ya mafuta.Transport costs have gone up because of the price of fuel.
• Reli mpya itarahisisha uchukuzi wa mizigo.The new railway will make the transport of goods easier.
• Sekta ya uchukuzi inaajiri vijana wengi.The transport sector employs many young people.

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