indimi

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.

Not yet checked by a native speaker.

Open in the dictionary ›