ushuru

How to say it

Meaning

Money the government or a council charges on goods, especially goods brought into a country, or on a service or market stall.

Good to know

U class noun, no common plural. Ushuru wa forodha is customs duty; kodi is the more general word for tax, while ushuru is the charge on goods, markets or services.

Examples

• Serikali imeongeza ushuru wa magari yanayoingizwa nchini.The government has raised the duty on imported cars.
• Wafanyabiashara wa sokoni hulipa ushuru kila siku.Market traders pay a levy every day.
• Bidhaa hizi hazitozwi ushuru wowote.No duty is charged on these goods.

Forms

mshulu, mshuru