bomoko

How to say it

Meaning

the act of demolishing or destroying something; a collapse, landslide, or the resulting ruins.

Good to know

usually used in the plural, mabomoko.

Examples

• Mabomoko ya nyumba yalisababishwa na tetemeko.The ruins of the house were caused by an earthquake.
• Baada ya mvua kubwa, kulikuwa na bomoko la udongo mlimani.After the heavy rain, there was a landslide on the mountain.
• Tuliona mabomoko ya jengo la zamani.We saw the ruins of the old building.
• Bomoko la daraja liliwafanya wakazi wasumbuke.The collapse of the bridge caused hardship for the residents.