Swahili
walipaji
wah-lee-PAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwalipajiwah-lee-PAH-jeesoon
Englishpayerssoon
Frenchpayeurssoon
Meaning
People who pay, especially those responsible for settling a bill, debt, or wages.
Good to know
plural of mlipaji (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Walipaji wa kodi wanapaswa kujiandikisha.Taxpayers must register.
- Je, walipaji wote wamelipa?Have all the payers paid?
- Sisi si walipaji, ni wapokeaji.We are not payers, we are receivers.
- Walipaji watapewa risiti kesho.The payers will be given receipts tomorrow.
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