ziada
zee-AH-dah
How to say it
Swahiliziadazee-AH-dah
Englishextra, additional; surplus
Frenchsupplément, surplus; supplémentaire
Meaning
Something more than what is needed or usual; after ya or wa it means extra or additional.
Good to know
Mostly after ya or wa: kazi ya ziada (extra work), muda wa ziada (extra time). As a noun: kuna ziada ya maji, there is a surplus of water.
Examples
- Tulifanya kazi ya ziada jana usiku.We did extra work last night.
- Mechi iliingia muda wa ziada.The match went into extra time.
- Mwaka huu tulipata ziada ya mahindi.This year we had a surplus of maize.
Forms
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