Swahili
nung'uniko
nu-ngu-ni-KO
How to say it
Swahilinung'unikonu-ngu-ni-KOsoon
Englishgrumblingsoon
Frenchgrognementsoon
Meaning
an expression of dissatisfaction through grumbling or complaining.
Good to know
grumbling, pouting; dis- satisfaction, complaint
Examples
- Kulikuwa na nung'uniko miongoni mwa wafanyakazi kuhusu mishahara.There was grumbling among the workers about salaries.
- Sikutaka kusikia nung'uniko lako tena.I did not want to hear your complaining again.
- Nung'uniko lake halikubadilisha uamuzi wa bosi.His complaint did not change the boss's decision.
- Badala ya nung'uniko, toa maoni yenye kujenga.Instead of grumbling, give constructive feedback.
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