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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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