usumbufu
oo-soo-MBOO-foo
How to say it
Swahiliusumbufuoo-soo-MBOO-foosoon
Englishinconvenience, trouble, nuisancesoon
Frenchdérangement, désagrément, nuisancesoon
Meaning
Trouble or disturbance that makes things harder or less pleasant for people, such as delays, noise or problems with a service.
Good to know
U class noun from kusumbua, to bother. Tunaomba radhi kwa usumbufu, we apologize for the inconvenience; kusababisha usumbufu, to cause trouble.
Examples
- Kukatika kwa umeme kumeleta usumbufu mkubwa.The power cuts have caused great inconvenience.
- Samahani kwa usumbufu, nina swali moja.Sorry for the trouble, I have one question.
- Kelele za jirani ni usumbufu kwa watoto.The neighbor’s noise is a nuisance for the children.
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