Swahili Word of the Day
pesa
/PEH-sah/ • noun — 13th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: money
Examples
- Ninahitaji pesa kununua gari.
(I need money to buy a car.) - Pesa ni muhimu katika maisha ya kila siku.
(Money is important in everyday life.) - Alipata pesa nyingi kutoka kwa biashara yake.
(He made a lot of money from his business.)
Synonyms
- fengo
- mali
The word 'pesa' is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing finances, payments, and transactions.
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