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idiom [verb]

Weka Kizingiti

Maana (Definition)

To deliberately erect a barrier blocking someone's advance or business deal.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

put up an obstacle / thwart progress

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

weka kizingiti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Maadui walijaribu kuweka kizingiti kwenye mradi wetu."

Translation: Enemies tried to put up an obstacle to our project.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ziba njia
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