nyagonyago

How to say it

Meaning

loud howling, wailing, or yelling, often in distress.

Good to know

coll. howling, wailing, yelling

Examples

• Nyagonyago za mbwa zilisikika usiku kucha.The dog's howling was heard all night.
• Mtoto alianza nyagonyago alipoanguka.The child began wailing when he fell.
• Sauti za nyagonyago zilijaa sokoni baada ya ugomvi.Sounds of yelling filled the market after the fight.
• Aliomboleza kwa nyagonyago baada ya kupoteza mifugo yake.He wailed loudly after losing his livestock.