Swahili
ukelele
oo-keh-LEH-leh
How to say it
Swahiliukeleleoo-keh-LEH-lehsoon
Englishcry, shoutsoon
Frenchcri, hurlementsoon
Meaning
a loud cry, shout, or uproar.
Good to know
cry, shout(ing), noise, up- roar
Examples
- Ukelele wa watoto ulisikika mbali.The children's shouting could be heard from far away.
- Kwa nini kuna ukelele mkubwa hivi barabarani?Why is there such a big uproar on the road?
- Usifanye ukelele, mtoto amelala.Don't make noise, the baby is sleeping.
- Ukelele ulipungua baada ya polisi kufika.The uproar died down after the police arrived.
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