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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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