Swahili
mraruo
m-rah-ROO-oh
How to say it
Swahilimraruom-rah-ROO-ohsoon
Englishtearingsoon
Frenchdéchiruresoon
Meaning
the act of tearing or ripping something apart.
Good to know
(act of) tearing, rending
Examples
- Mraruo wa nguo ulionekana wazi.The tear in the clothing was clearly visible.
- Alisikia mraruo wa karatasi chumbani.He heard the tearing of paper in the room.
- Je, mraruo huu ulitokea vipi?How did this tear happen?
- Mraruo wa gunia ulisababisha mahindi kumwagika.The tearing of the sack caused the maize to spill.
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