kivumo

How to say it

Meaning

a rumor, or a person's reputation and fame that is spoken of widely.

Good to know

a variant of kivumi, from vuma (to resound, to become famous); used for gossip or word that is going around.

Examples

• Kivumo cha ndoa yao kimeenea mjini.Rumor of their marriage has spread through town.
• Usiamini kila kivumo unachosikia.Don't believe every rumor you hear.
• Kivumo chake kama mwimbaji kilikua haraka.His fame as a singer grew quickly.
• Je, umesikia kivumo kuhusu mkutano wa kesho?Have you heard the rumor about tomorrow's meeting?