Swahili
msakamo
m-sah-KAH-mo
How to say it
Swahilimsakamom-sah-KAH-mosoon
Englishstickingsoon
Frenchcoincementsoon
Meaning
the state of being stuck or jammed.
Good to know
sticking, jamming
Examples
- Msakamo wa mlango ulitusumbua.The jamming of the door troubled us.
- Fundi aliondoa msakamo wa gia.The mechanic fixed the jamming of the gear.
- Je, msakamo huu unatokana na nini?What is causing this jamming?
- Msakamo wa dirisha uliisha baada ya kulainishwa.The sticking of the window ended after it was lubricated.
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