zingio

How to say it

Meaning

the act of surrounding something; in a military sense, a siege.

Good to know

(act of) surrounding; (mil.) in- vestment, siege

Examples

• Jeshi liliweka zingio kuzunguka mji.The army laid siege around the town.
• Je, zingio lile lilidumu kwa muda gani?How long did that siege last?
• Hawakuvunja zingio kwa wiki mbili.They didn't break the siege for two weeks.