Kirundi
kwongorera
Word parts: kw-ongorera
kohn-goh-REH-rah
How to say it
Kirundikwongorerakohn-goh-REH-rahsoon
Englishto whispersoon
Frenchchuchotersoon
Meaning
to speak in a very low, whispering voice.
Good to know
to whisper
Examples
- Ndashaka kwongorera mugenzanje ibanga.I want to whisper a secret to my friend.
- Ntiyashaka kwongorera imbere y'abandi.She didn't want to whisper in front of others.
- Uragomba kwongorera mu rusengero.You should speak in a whisper in church.
- Twagerageje kwongorera kugira tutumvikanwe.We tried to whisper so we wouldn't be overheard.
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