Swahili
mtutumo
m-too-too-MOH
How to say it
Swahilimtutumom-too-too-MOHsoon
Englishrumblesoon
Frenchgrondementsoon
Meaning
a deep, rumbling sound.
Good to know
deep, rumbling sound. mtutumo wa
Examples
- Mtutumo wa radi ulisikika mbali.The rumble of thunder was heard from afar.
- Tulisikia mtutumo wa gari kubwa likija.We heard the rumble of a big truck approaching.
- Mtutumo huo ulitufanya tuogope.That rumbling sound made us afraid.
- Je, mtutumo ule ulitoka wapi?Where did that rumbling sound come from?
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