Swahili
kiungurumo
kee-oon-goo-ROO-moh
How to say it
Swahilikiungurumokee-oon-goo-ROO-mohsoon
Englishrumblesoon
Frenchgrondementsoon
Meaning
a loud rumbling or roaring sound, such as thunder or a growl.
Good to know
from the verb kunguruma, to rumble or roar; used for deep sounds like thunder, an animal's roar, or a heavy engine.
Examples
- Radi ililia na kiungurumo kikubwa.Thunder rumbled with a loud roar.
- Simba alitoa kiungurumo cha kutisha.The lion let out a terrifying roar.
- Ulisikia kiungurumo cha ndege ile?Did you hear that plane's roaring rumble?
- Injini ilikuwa ikitoa kiungurumo usiku kucha.The engine kept rumbling all night long.
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