Swahili
mlizamu
m-lee-ZAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilimlizamum-lee-ZAH-moosoon
Englishspoutsoon
Frenchgouttièresoon
Meaning
a spout, gutter, or drainpipe, especially one carrying rainwater from the eaves.
Good to know
spout, eaves, gutter, pipe
Examples
- Maji yalitiririka kupitia mlizamu wa paa.Water flowed through the roof's gutter.
- Mlizamu ulifungwa na majani, hivyo maji yakafurika.The gutter was blocked with leaves, so the water overflowed.
- Fundi alirekebisha mlizamu uliovuja.The technician repaired the leaking spout.
- Je, mlizamu wa nyumba yako unafanya kazi vizuri?Does your house's gutter work well?
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