Swahili
viangaza
vee-ahn-GAH-zah
How to say it
Swahiliviangazavee-ahn-GAH-zahsoon
Englishrewardssoon
Frenchrécompensessoon
Meaning
Rewards given to someone for finding and returning something that was lost.
Good to know
plural of kiangaza (ki-/vi- class); rewards for finding and returning lost items. Rare, regional word.
Examples
- Mvuvi alipokea viangaza kwa kurejesha mtumbwi uliopotea.The fisherman received rewards for returning the lost canoe.
- Je, viangaza hivyo vilitolewa na mmiliki?Were those rewards given by the owner?
- Hawakudai viangaza vyovyote baada ya kusaidia.They did not ask for any rewards after helping.
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