Swahili
lio
LEE-oh
How to say it
SwahililioLEE-ohsoon
Englishloud noisesoon
Frenchvacarmesoon
Meaning
an augmentative form of mlio: a loud sound, ring, or noise.
Good to know
augment, of mlio
Examples
- Lio la kengele lilisikika mbali.The loud ring of the bell was heard far away.
- Tulisikia lio kubwa usiku.We heard a loud noise at night.
- Lio la gari lilituamsha.The loud sound of the car woke us up.
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