chiazi

How to say it

Meaning

a military cartridge, the casing containing a bullet and its propellant for a firearm.

Good to know

a military/technical term.

Examples

• Askari alibeba chiazi mkononi.The soldier carried a cartridge in his hand.
• Je, kuna chiazi ndani ya bunduki?Is there a cartridge in the gun?
• Hawakuwa na chiazi za kutosha.They did not have enough cartridges.
• Watapokea chiazi mpya kambini.They will receive new cartridges at the camp.