Swahili
guno
GOO-noh
How to say it
SwahiligunoGOO-nohsoon
Englishgrumblingsoon
Frenchgrognementsoon
Meaning
growling, grumbling, or complaining out of dissatisfaction.
Good to know
guno (ma-) growling, grumbling, complaining, dissatisfaction
Examples
- Tulisikia guno lake alipokataa kufanya kazi.We heard his grumbling when he refused to do the work.
- Guno la wafanyakazi lilisikika ofisini.The workers' grumbling could be heard in the office.
- Badala ya guno, mwambie tatizo lako moja kwa moja.Instead of grumbling, tell him your problem directly.
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