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swahili [verb]

Tenga

Maana (Definition)

To separate, reserve, or allocate funds or space for a designated purpose.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

set aside / segregate / allocate resources

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tenga

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

"Serikali ilitenga pesa za ujenzi wa hospitali."

Translation: The government allocated funds for hospital construction.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
weka kandoGawasogoa
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