walariba

How to say it

Meaning

Moneylenders or usurers who charge interest.

Good to know

plural of mlariba (m-/wa- class); from Arabic riba, interest; often disapproving.

Examples

• Walariba huwakopesha watu kwa riba kubwa.Moneylenders lend people money at high interest.
• Je, walariba wanaruhusiwa kisheria?Are moneylenders legally permitted?
• Hatutaki kukopa kwa walariba.We don't want to borrow from moneylenders.
• Watu wengi wataepuka walariba mwaka huu.Many people will avoid moneylenders this year.