Swahili
jaribosi
jah-ree-BOH-see
How to say it
Swahilijaribosijah-ree-BOH-seesoon
Englishtinfoilsoon
Frenchpapier d'étainsoon
Meaning
tinfoil, a thin sheet of metal foil used for wrapping.
Good to know
tinfoil. jaribu, jeribu; try out, test; taste (foods); (ma-)
Examples
- Alifunika chakula kwa jaribosi kabla ya kukipika.She wrapped the food in tinfoil before cooking it.
- Jaribosi hutumika kuhifadhi chakula jokofuni.Tinfoil is used to keep food fresh in the fridge.
- Je, dukani kuna jaribosi la kutosha?Is there enough tinfoil at the shop?
- Walinunua roli ya jaribosi kwa ajili ya sherehe.They bought a roll of tinfoil for the party.
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