Swahili
gubari
goo-BAH-ree
How to say it
Swahiligubarigoo-BAH-reesoon
Englishstorm cloud, dust cloudsoon
Frenchnuage de tempêtesoon
Meaning
a heavy black cloud or cloud of dust, often signaling an approaching storm.
Good to know
Used in weather discussions or descriptions.
Examples
- Gubari kubwa inaonekana angani.A big black cloud is visible in the sky.
- Watu wanafunga madirisha wakati wa gubari.People close the windows during a dust cloud.
- Gubari kubwa lilifunika anga alasiri.A large storm cloud covered the sky in the afternoon.
- Je, gubari lile linamaanisha mvua itanyesha?Does that dust cloud mean it will rain?
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