A1 Collocation 중립

Badili pesa

Change money

Exchanging currency.

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문화적 배경

In Tanzania, currency exchange bureaus (maduka ya kubadilisha fedha) are strictly regulated. You must always bring your passport, and you will receive a formal electronic receipt. It is illegal to change money with 'black market' dealers on the street. Kenya has a very advanced mobile money system (M-Pesa). Often, 'changing money' involves 'Kutoa pesa' (withdrawing cash) from an M-Pesa agent. However, for foreign currency, Nairobi has many competitive bureaus in malls like Westgate or Village Market. In the Stone Town of Zanzibar, the history of trade is visible. Some older merchants might still refer to money using terms influenced by Arabic or Indian trade. Always check the physical condition of your US dollars here; they are very strict about 'clean' notes. In Kampala, exchange rates can vary significantly between the city center and the outskirts. It is common to 'shop around' for the best 'kiwango' (rate) before committing to 'kubadili pesa'.

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Check the Date

When changing US Dollars, ensure your notes are printed after 2006. Many bureaus in East Africa will reject older notes or offer a much lower rate.

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Avoid Street Dealers

People may approach you on the street to 'badili pesa'. This is often a scam or illegal. Always use official bureaus.

Exchanging currency.

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Check the Date

When changing US Dollars, ensure your notes are printed after 2006. Many bureaus in East Africa will reject older notes or offer a much lower rate.

⚠️

Avoid Street Dealers

People may approach you on the street to 'badili pesa'. This is often a scam or illegal. Always use official bureaus.

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The Greeting Rule

Never start with 'Ninataka kubadili pesa'. Always start with 'Habari' or 'Hujambo'. It makes the transaction much smoother.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing verb to say 'I want to change money'.

Ninataka ______ pesa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: badili

'Badili' is the verb for change. 'Lipa' is pay, 'kula' is eat, and 'lala' is sleep.

Which of these is the most formal way to say 'currency exchange'?

Select the formal term:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kubadilisha fedha

'Fedha' is the formal word for money/finance, and 'kubadilisha' is the full infinitive causative form.

Complete the dialogue at the bank.

Mteja: Habari, ninataka kubadili pesa. Keshia: Sawa, unataka kubadili ______ gani?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kiasi

'Kiasi' means 'amount'. The teller is asking how much money you want to change.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You have a 10,000 note and need to pay for a 500 shilling soda.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Nahitaji kuvunja pesa hii.

'Kuvunja pesa' is the specific idiom for breaking a large bill into smaller change.

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시각 학습 자료

Where to Badili Pesa

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Official

  • Benki
  • Bureau de Change
  • Uwanja wa ndege

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing verb to say 'I want to change money'. Fill Blank A1

Ninataka ______ pesa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: badili

'Badili' is the verb for change. 'Lipa' is pay, 'kula' is eat, and 'lala' is sleep.

Which of these is the most formal way to say 'currency exchange'? Choose A2

Select the formal term:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kubadilisha fedha

'Fedha' is the formal word for money/finance, and 'kubadilisha' is the full infinitive causative form.

Complete the dialogue at the bank. dialogue_completion B1

Mteja: Habari, ninataka kubadili pesa. Keshia: Sawa, unataka kubadili ______ gani?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kiasi

'Kiasi' means 'amount'. The teller is asking how much money you want to change.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You have a 10,000 note and need to pay for a 500 shilling soda.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Nahitaji kuvunja pesa hii.

'Kuvunja pesa' is the specific idiom for breaking a large bill into smaller change.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Both are correct. 'Badili' is the root verb, while 'badilisha' is the causative form. In the context of money, they are used interchangeably.

Yes, but usually you would say 'badili sarafu' if you are specifically talking about coins.

Yes, in most East African countries, official bureaus and banks require a passport for any foreign exchange transaction.

The most common slang is 'kuvunja pesa', which literally means 'to break money'.

In a bank, no. In a small private bureau, you can sometimes ask 'Huna kiwango bora zaidi?' (Don't you have a better rate?) if you are changing a large amount.

Say 'Naomba unibadilie iwe pesa ndogo ndogo'.

It means 'foreign money' or 'foreign currency'.

Yes, airports have 'maduka ya kubadili pesa', but the rates are usually worse than in the city center.

Yes, but 'fedha' is more formal and often used in official or academic contexts.

It is likely because it is torn, has writing on it, or was printed before 2006.

관련 표현

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Vunja pesa

similar

To break a large bill into smaller change.

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Lipa pesa

contrast

To pay money.

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Toa pesa

builds on

To withdraw money.

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Weka pesa

contrast

To deposit money.

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Pesa za kigeni

specialized form

Foreign currency.

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