uvundo
oo-VOO-ndoh
How to say it
Swahiliuvundooo-VOO-ndohsoon
Englishstench, stink, foul smellsoon
Frenchpuanteur, odeur fétidesoon
Meaning
A strong, very unpleasant smell, such as that of rotting food, dead animals or sewage.
Good to know
U class, no plural. Kutoa uvundo is to give off a stench; harufu is the neutral word for any smell.
Examples
- Takataka zilizooza zilitoa uvundo mkali mtaani.The rotten garbage gave off a strong stench in the street.
- Majirani walilalamika kuhusu uvundo kutoka kwenye mfereji.The neighbors complained about the stench from the drain.
- Uvundo wa samaki waliooza ulijaa sokoni.The stink of rotten fish filled the market.
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