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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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