umugumo

How to say it

Meaning

the act of remaining outside a place because one has not been allowed in.

Good to know

describes being kept waiting at the door, often out of respect for custom or lack of permission.

Examples

• Umugumo waramaze amasaha abiri ku muryango.The waiting outside lasted two hours at the gate.
• Ese uwo mugumo uraheza kera?Has that waiting outside been going on long?
• Nta mugumo nakoze, bandinjije ubwo nageze.I didn't have to wait outside; they let me in as soon as I arrived.
• Umugumo uzosozerwa igihe umukuru azoza.The waiting outside will end when the chief arrives.