Swahili
mfungizo
m-fu-ngi-ZO
How to say it
Swahilimfungizom-fu-ngi-ZOsoon
Englishobstaclesoon
Frenchobstaclesoon
Meaning
an obstacle or impediment; also a siege or blockade.
Good to know
obstacle, impediment; fastening up; siege, blockade
Examples
- Mfungizo ulizuia jeshi kusonga mbele.The blockade prevented the army from advancing.
- Je, mfungizo huu utaisha lini?When will this blockade end?
- Hawakuweza kuvunja mfungizo ule.They couldn't break that blockade.
- Wanajeshi watavunja mfungizo kesho.The soldiers will break the siege tomorrow.
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