Swahili
ziyada
zee-YAH-dah
How to say it
Swahiliziyadazee-YAH-dahsoon
Englishsurplussoon
Frenchexcédentsoon
Meaning
something extra, a surplus or addition.
Good to know
see ziada
Examples
- Alilipwa ziyada kwa kazi ya ziada aliyofanya.He was paid extra for the additional work he did.
- Je, kuna ziyada yoyote kwenye bili hii?Is there any extra charge on this bill?
- Hakuwa na ziyada ya pesa mwezi huu.He had no surplus money this month.
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