ngurumo

How to say it

Meaning

a deep rumbling sound, as of thunder, the sea, a growling stomach, or heavy rain.

Good to know

rumble/roar of thunder (the sea). ngurumo wa tumbo. growling (of the stomach). ngurumo wa mvua. noise of rain

Examples

• Tulisikia ngurumo ya radi mbali.We heard the rumble of thunder in the distance.
• Tumbo lake lilitoa ngurumo kwa njaa.His stomach growled with hunger.
• Ngurumo ya bahari ilisikika usiku kucha.The roar of the sea could be heard all night.
• Ngurumo ya mvua iliwaamsha watoto.The roar of the rain woke the children.