Swahili
sumbufu
sum-BU-fu
How to say it
Swahilisumbufusum-BU-fusoon
Englishannoyingsoon
Frenchagaçant, gênantsoon
Meaning
annoying, troublesome, or vexatious.
Good to know
adj. annoying, troublesome, vexatious, distressing
Examples
- Kelele za jirani ni sumbufu sana usiku.The neighbor's noise is very annoying at night.
- Ni kazi sumbufu kufuatilia hati zote hizi.It is a troublesome task to track down all these documents.
- Mvua ya kila siku imekuwa sumbufu kwa wakulima.The daily rain has become distressing for farmers.
- Mbu ni wadudu sumbufu sana.Mosquitoes are very vexatious insects.
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