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sheng [verb]

Charza

Maana (Definition)

To demand high fees or overcharge a customer for goods or services.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

overcharge / demand inflated prices

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

charza

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): English loanword via Sheng
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Dereva wa teksi alitucharza pesa nyingi sana usiku."

Translation: The taxi driver overcharged us a lot of money at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Toza fainidai pesa
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