Swahili
bawaba
ba-WA-ba
How to say it
Swahilibawababa-WA-basoon
Englishhingesoon
Frenchcharnièresoon
Meaning
a hinge, such as that of a door or gate.
Good to know
hinge (of a door, etc.)
Examples
- Mlango ulikuwa na bawaba iliyolia.The door had a squeaky hinge.
- Fundi alibadilisha bawaba za mlango.The workman replaced the door's hinges.
- Bawaba hiyo ilihitaji mafuta.That hinge needed oiling.
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