Translation of "birika" into English

Wanapohitaji maji, wao huchukua kipande kimoja na kukitia katika birika kubwa na kisha kulipasha moto.

Whenever they need water, they simply pick up one of the blocks and stand it in a large kettle over the fire to melt.

Tofauti na maji ya umma, birika au kisima huonwa kuwa mali ya mtu binafsi.

Unlike the water supply in public places, a cistern or a well is considered private property.