Swahili
porojo
poh-ROH-joh
How to say it
Swahiliporojopoh-ROH-johsoon
Englishgossipsoon
Frenchcomméragesoon
Meaning
idle talk, small talk, gossip, or chitchat.
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Examples
- Wanawake walikaa nje wakipiga porojo.The women sat outside chatting idly.
- Je, mnazungumza mambo muhimu au porojo tu?Are you discussing important matters, or just gossip?
- Sikutaka kusikiliza porojo za watu.I did not want to listen to people's gossip.
- Walikaa jioni nzima wakipiga porojo mtaani.They sat the whole evening chatting idly in the street.
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