swahili [noun]

Hawala

Maana (Definition)

An informal system or financial bill used for transferring money across borders securely.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

money transfer bill / informal draft

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hawala

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic hawalah

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alituma pesa kwa familia yake kwa njia ya hawala."

Translation: He remitted money to his family via an informal transfer bill.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

hundi Stakabadhi ya malipo