Swahili
rumbi
RUM-bi
How to say it
SwahilirumbiRUM-bisoon
Englishwater jugsoon
Frenchcruchesoon
Meaning
a large earthenware jug used for storing or carrying water.
Good to know
rumbi (large water-jug)
Examples
- Mama alijaza rumbi maji kisimani.Mother filled the jug with water at the well.
- Rumbi hili limepasuka chini.This water-jug has cracked at the bottom.
- Watoto walibeba rumbi vichwani wakirudi nyumbani.The children carried the water-jugs on their heads returning home.
- Je, tuna rumbi jingine la akiba?Do we have another spare water-jug?
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