Swahili
njongwanjongwa
njo-ngwa-NJO-ngwa
How to say it
Swahilinjongwanjongwanjo-ngwa-NJO-ngwasoon
Englishquietly, stealthilysoon
Frenchdoucement, furtivementsoon
Meaning
quietly and stealthily, as when moving so as not to be noticed, on tiptoe.
Good to know
adv. softly, quietly, stealthily, surreptitiously, on tiptoe. 407 nong ona
Examples
- Aliingia chumbani njongwanjongwa asimwamshe mtoto.He entered the room quietly on tiptoe so as not to wake the baby.
- Paka alitembea njongwanjongwa kumwendea ndege.The cat crept stealthily toward the bird.
- Walitoka njongwanjongwa bila kelele yoyote.They left quietly without any noise.
- Mwizi alijipenyeza njongwanjongwa gizani.The thief slipped in stealthily in the dark.
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