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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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