umwaga

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Meaning

harshness, severity, or a lack of gentleness in one's manner or speech.

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Often used to describe a person's blunt, sarcastic, or unkind tone.

Examples

• Yavuze ayo magambo n'umwaga.He said those words with harshness.
• Ese ubona umwaga mu magambo ye?Do you notice harshness in his words?
• Nta mwaga uri mu magambo ye.There is no harshness in his words.
• Umwaga we uzamubera ikibazo.His harshness will become a problem for him.

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