Swahili
shababu
sha-BA-bu
How to say it
Swahilishababusha-BA-busoon
Englishstormsoon
Frenchtempêtesoon
Meaning
a violent storm, typically with strong winds and heavy rain.
Good to know
Used for severe weather events.
Examples
- Shababu kali ilivuma usiku kucha.A fierce storm raged all night.
- Je, shababu itakuja leo?Will the storm come today?
- Hatutasafiri kwa sababu ya shababu.We will not travel because of the storm.
- Wavuvi waliogopa shababu baharini.The fishermen feared the storm at sea.
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