Swahili
mnyo
m-NYOH
How to say it
Swahilimnyom-NYOHsoon
Englishurination, downpoursoon
Frenchmiction, aversesoon
Meaning
the act of urinating or defecating; also, a downpour of rain.
Good to know
(act of) discharging urine/feces; shower (of rain)
Examples
- Mtoto aliomba ruhusa kwa ajili ya mnyo.The child asked permission to relieve himself.
- Mnyo mkubwa uliwalowanisha wote njiani.A heavy downpour soaked everyone on the road.
- Baada ya mnyo, hewa ilikuwa safi zaidi.After the downpour, the air was fresher.
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