Kinyarwanda
urusaku
Word parts: uru-saku
oo-roo-SAH-koo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaurusakuoo-roo-SAH-koosoon
Englishclamorsoon
Frenchclameur, cris, bruit, vacarmesoon
Meaning
loud, disorderly noise made by a group of people, such as shouting or an uproar.
Good to know
often used for arguments, quarrels, or noisy crowds.
Examples
- Urusaku rw'abana rwatumye ntarara.The noise of the children kept me from sleeping.
- Habaye urusaku ku isoko kubera impaka.There was an uproar at the market because of an argument.
- Ntabwo bakunda urusaku mu rugo.They don't like noise in the house.
- Ese urusaku rwaraciye he?Where did the commotion come from?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.