milio

How to say it

Meaning

Sounds in general, such as bangs or reports, or the cries, roars, or bellows of people or animals.

Good to know

plural of mlio (m-/mi- class).

Examples

• Milio ya risasi ilisikika usiku kucha.The sounds of gunfire were heard all night.
• Je, ulisikia milio gani kutoka msituni?What sounds did you hear from the forest?
• Hazikuwa milio za kutisha bali za sherehe.They were not frightening sounds but festive ones.
• Watoto watatoa milio ya furaha wakicheza uwanjani.The children will make sounds of joy while playing on the field.