mchiririko

How to say it

Meaning

water that drains or drips from the eaves of a roof, for example during rain.

Good to know

describes rainwater runoff from a roof.

Examples

• Mchiririko wa maji ulisikika paa wakati wa mvua.The drainage of water was heard on the roof during the rain.
• Waliweka ndoo chini ya mchiririko.They placed a bucket under the roof drip.
• Mchiririko ulitengeneza dimbwi ndogo nje ya nyumba.The runoff created a small puddle outside the house.