uingizaji

How to say it

Meaning

The act of bringing goods into a country from abroad, or of bringing something into a place, such as fuel, chemicals or illegal sugar.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuingiza, to bring in. Usually uingizaji wa, the import of; the opposite is usafirishaji nje, export.

Examples

• Serikali imepiga marufuku uingizaji wa mifuko ya plastiki.The government has banned the import of plastic bags.
• Uingizaji wa magari ya zamani umepungua.The importation of old cars has decreased.
• Kodi mpya itaathiri uingizaji wa sukari.The new tax will affect sugar imports.

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