kasiba

How to say it

Meaning

a pipe or tube, such as a rifle barrel.

Good to know

kasiba ya bunduki means 'rifle barrel'; figuratively, mdomo kama kasiba describes a small, round mouth considered attractive.

Examples

• Askari alisafisha kasiba ya bunduki yake.The soldier cleaned the barrel of his rifle.
• Maji yalipita kwenye kasiba ya chuma.Water passed through the metal pipe.
• Je, kasiba hii imeziba?Is this pipe blocked?
• Fundi alibadilisha kasiba iliyokuwa imeharibika.The technician replaced the damaged pipe.