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swahili [noun]

Chama cha akiba

Maana (Definition)

A community-based savings group where members pool funds to support each other.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

savings society / financial merry-go-round

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chama

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Economic Institution
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wanawake walijiunga na chama cha akiba cha kijiji."

Translation: Women joined the village savings society.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChamaChama cha ushirika
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