zito

How to say it

Meaning

heavy, or by extension thick, difficult, serious, or deep.

Good to know

covers physical weight (mfuko mzito, a heavy bag) as well as figurative heaviness, like a difficult question or a deep sleep.

Examples

• Mfuko huu ni mzito sana kubeba.This bag is very heavy to carry.
• Je, swali hili ni zito kwako?Is this question difficult for you?
• Usingizi wake haukuwa mzito, aliamka kwa sauti ndogo.His sleep wasn't deep, he woke up at a small sound.
• Mwitu ule ni mzito, ni vigumu kupenya.That forest is dense, it's hard to get through.