kimbunga

How to say it

Meaning

a storm, whirlwind, hurricane, or typhoon.

Good to know

figuratively, kimbunga cha nyama can refer to a fast-spreading cattle disease like rinderpest.

Examples

• Kimbunga kilibomoa nyumba nyingi pwani.The hurricane destroyed many houses on the coast.
• Je, kimbunga hiki kitafika lini?When will this storm arrive?
• Wavuvi hawakuenda baharini kwa sababu ya kimbunga.The fishermen didn't go to sea because of the storm.
• Kimbunga hakikutarajiwa mwezi huu.A hurricane wasn't expected this month.

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