Swahili
rongaronga
ron-gah-RON-gah
How to say it
Swahilirongarongaron-gah-RON-gahsoon
Englishto beseechsoon
Frenchimplorersoon
Meaning
to beseech or implore someone earnestly.
Good to know
rongaronga is also used for carrying something fragile or damaged with great care.
Examples
- Alimrongaronga kaka yake amsamehe.He earnestly implored his brother to forgive him.
- Je, unanirongaronga nikubali nini?What are you begging me to agree to?
- Hakumrongaronga, alimwomba moja kwa moja.He did not beg him, he asked directly.
- Mama alimbeba mtoto mgonjwa kwa rongaronga.The mother carried the sick child with great care.
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