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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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