uvumo

How to say it

Meaning

a loud roaring, humming, or buzzing sound.

Good to know

uvumi; uvundo sing, bad smell, stink (of bad meat, etc.)

Examples

• Uvumo wa ndege ulisikika angani.The roar of the airplane was heard in the sky.
• Uvumo wa upepo ulitisha usiku ule.The roaring of the wind was frightening that night.
• Je, uvumo huo ulitoka wapi?Where did that roaring sound come from?
• Injini ilitoa uvumo mkubwa ilipowashwa.The engine made a loud roar when it was started.