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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