zuika

How to say it

Meaning

to be prevented, restrained, or held back, the intransitive counterpart of zuia (to prevent, hinder).

Good to know

intransitive of zuia

Examples

• Maendeleo yalizuika kwa sababu ya ukosefu wa fedha.Progress was held back due to lack of funds.
• Je, mradi huu umezuika kwa sababu gani?Why has this project been held up?
• Kazi hazikuzuika hata kidogo licha ya mvua.The work wasn't held up at all despite the rain.