Swahili
raruo
rah-ROO-oh
How to say it
Swahiliraruorah-ROO-ohsoon
Englishtearsoon
Frenchdéchiruresoon
Meaning
a tear or rip; figuratively, rage or fury.
Good to know
tear, rip; fig. rage, fury
Examples
- Nguo yake ilikuwa na raruo kubwa.His clothing had a large tear.
- Je, raruo hili la moyo litapona lini?When will this fury in his heart subside?
- Shati halikuwa na raruo lolote.The shirt had no tear at all.
- Alizungumza kwa raruo baada ya kudhulumiwa.He spoke with rage after being wronged.
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