swahili [noun]

Fidia

Maana (Definition)

Money paid to compensate for damage, loss, or release of a captive.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

financial compensation / ransom

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fidia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'fidyah'

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Serikali ililipa fidia kwa walioathirika na mafuriko."

Translation: The government paid compensation to those affected by floods.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Stakabadhi ya malipo Kadhia ya kijamii