Swahili · Travel & Places
benki
Bank
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where people keep and borrow money; M-Pesa changed everything.
Example
Benki inafunguliwa saa tatu.
The bank opens at the third hour.
Etymology
'Benki' is borrowed from the English word 'bank', adopted as modern financial institutions developed in East African economies post-colonialism.
How & Where It’s Used
'Benki' is commonly used in formal contexts regarding financial services and transactions, both in spoken and written Swahili, especially in urban settings.