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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