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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?

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