indimi

Swahili

chururu

chu-RU-ru

How to say it

Swahilichururuchu-RU-rusoon
Englishtricklesoon
Frenchécoulementsoon

Meaning

a steady trickle or leak of liquid.

Good to know

related to the verb chururika/churura, to flow continuously.

Examples

  • Kuna chururu la maji chini ya pipa.There is a trickle of water under the barrel.
  • Chururu la mafuta lilionekana chini ya gari.A leak of oil was visible under the car.
  • Hukuona chururu lolote kwenye bomba?Didn't you see any leak in the pipe?

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