Swahili
upepo
oo-PEH-poh
How to say it
Swahiliupepooo-PEH-pohsoon
Englishwindsoon
Frenchventsoon
Meaning
wind, or a current of moving air.
Good to know
wind, current of air, draft. upepo wa bahari. sea breeze. upepo unavuma, upepo unaangu- ka. the wind is changing, punga upepo; get fresh air, go for a change of air; fan oneself
Examples
- Upepo wa bahari ulikuwa mkali leo.The sea breeze was strong today.
- Upepo unaangua paa la nyumba.The wind is tearing off the house's roof.
- Je, upepo utapungua usiku?Will the wind die down at night?
- Waliketi nje kupunga upepo.They sat outside to catch some air.
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