ununuzi
oo-noo-NOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliununuzioo-noo-NOO-zeesoon
Englishpurchase, buying; procurementsoon
Frenchachat ; approvisionnementsoon
Meaning
The act of buying goods or services, including the official buying done by a government or a company.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural, from kununua, to buy. Ununuzi wa umma is public procurement, and gharama za ununuzi are purchase costs.
Examples
- Ununuzi wa ndege mpya umekamilika.The purchase of the new aircraft has been completed.
- Kuna sheria kali kuhusu ununuzi wa umma.There are strict laws on public procurement.
- Ununuzi mtandaoni unaongezeka kila mwaka.Online buying is growing every year.
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