ulipizi

How to say it

Meaning

the act of exacting payment; more commonly, revenge or retaliation for a wrong done.

Good to know

(us. malipizi); enforced payment, exaction, extortion; repay- ment; (fig.) retaliation, revenge

Examples

• Alipanga ulipizi dhidi ya adui yake.He planned revenge against his enemy.
• Ulipizi haukumfanya ajisikie vizuri.The revenge did not make him feel better.
• Je, ulipizi ni suluhisho la matatizo?Is revenge a solution to problems?
• Serikali ilitoza ulipizi kwa deni lililobaki.The government exacted payment for the remaining debt.