swahili [noun]

Pesa za mfukoni

Maana (Definition)

Discretionary cash carried for small daily personal expenditures or minor snacks.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

pocket allowance money

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pesa za mfukoni

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Common Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baba alimpa mwanaye pesa za mfukoni za kwenda shuleni."

Translation: Father gave his child pocket allowance money for going to school.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Pesa Bana matumizi Bangili ya fedha