Swahili
msengenyo
m-sen-GEH-nyo
How to say it
Swahilimsengenyom-sen-GEH-nyosoon
Englishrumorsoon
Frenchrumeursoon
Meaning
a rumor, piece of gossip, or slanderous statement about someone.
Good to know
rumor, gossip, slander, calumny
Examples
- Msengenyo ulienea haraka kijijini.The rumor spread quickly through the village.
- Usiamini kila msengenyo unaosikia.Do not believe every rumor you hear.
- Je, msengenyo huo ulianzishwa na nani?Who started that piece of gossip?
- Msengenyo ule uliharibu jina lake.That slander ruined his reputation.
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