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Swahili

imkaragazo

eem-kah-rah-GAH-zoh

How to say it

Swahiliimkaragazoeem-kah-rah-GAH-zohsoon
Englishdownpour of rainsoon
Frenchaversesoon

Meaning

a sudden, heavy downpour of rain.

Good to know

downpour of rain, heavy shower, 2mkaragazo (mi-) an inferior quality of tobacco. mkarakala 326 nkavu

Examples

  • Imkaragazo iliwashangaza wote sokoni.The sudden downpour surprised everyone at the market.
  • Je, imkaragazo itaendelea usiku kucha?Will the downpour continue all night?
  • Hatukutoka nje kwa sababu ya imkaragazo.We did not go outside because of the downpour.
  • Wakulima watashangilia imkaragazo ikinyesha kesho.The farmers will rejoice if the downpour falls tomorrow.

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