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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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