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Swahili

uzio

oo-ZEE-oh

How to say it

Swahiliuziooo-ZEE-ohsoon
Englishfish trapsoon
Frenchnassesoon

Meaning

a woven trap used to catch fish, typically made of reeds or bamboo.

Good to know

You might mention uzio when talking about fishing methods.

Examples

  • Walitengeneza uzio mkubwa kwa ajili ya kuvua samaki.They made a big fish trap for catching fish.
  • Uzio huu unasaidia kupata samaki wengi.This fish trap helps catch many fish.
  • Wavuvi waliweka uzio mtoni.The fishermen placed a fish trap in the river.
  • Je, uzio huu umetega samaki?Has this fish trap caught fish?

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