Swahili
mizibo
mee-ZEE-boh
How to say it
Swahilimizibomee-ZEE-bohsoon
Englishstopperssoon
Frenchbouchonssoon
Meaning
Things used to close or block an opening, such as stoppers, plugs, or bolts.
Good to know
Plural of mzibo (m-/mi- class); everyday household and plumbing term.
Examples
- Fundi alibadilisha mizibo ya mabomba yaliyovuja.The technician replaced the stoppers on the leaking pipes.
- Je, mizibo hii inafaa kwa chupa za maji?Are these stoppers suitable for water bottles?
- Mizibo hiyo ilipotea wakati wa kusafisha.Those stoppers got lost during cleaning.
- Watanunua mizibo mipya dukani.They will buy new stoppers at the shop.
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