mzibo

How to say it

Meaning

something used to close or block an opening, such as a stopper, plug, or bolt.

Good to know

(act of) closing, stopping; stopper, plug, bung; (electric) plug; fig. obstruction, stoppage; fig. bolt (on a door)

Examples

• Mzibo wa chupa ulipotea.The bottle stopper got lost.
• Je, umeweka mzibo kwenye shimo hilo?Have you put a plug in that hole?
• Mzibo wa umeme ulikuwa umeharibika.The electric plug was broken.
• Hawakuweza kufungua mlango bila mzibo huo.They could not open the door without that bolt.