"dala" meaning in Swahili

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Noun

Forms: dala [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from English dollar. Etymology templates: {{bor+|sw|en|dollar}} Borrowed from English dollar Head templates: {{head|sw|noun|head=}} dala, {{sw-noun|n}} dala (n class, plural dala)
  1. (Tanzania, slang, dated) five shilling Tags: class-10, class-9, dated, slang Categories (topical): Money Derived forms: daladala (english: matatu)
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