Kulipa
koo-LEE-pah /ku.ˈli.pɑ/
"Kulipa" is Sheng for to pay.
Meaning
- verb to pay. To pay, for anything from a matatu fare to a bill. 'Nishalipa' means I have already paid.
Examples
- Nishalipa nauli yangu. I've already paid my fare.
- Atalipa deni mwezi ujao. He'll pay the debt next month.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kulipa' (to pay).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kulipa
What does Kulipa mean in Sheng?
"Kulipa" is Sheng for to pay. To pay, for anything from a matatu fare to a bill. 'Nishalipa' means I have already paid.
How do you use Kulipa in a sentence?
"Nishalipa nauli yangu." means "I've already paid my fare."
How do you pronounce Kulipa?
Say it koo-LEE-pah (/ku.ˈli.pɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kulipa come from?
Swahili 'kulipa' (to pay).
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