Swahili
viungurumo
vee-oon-goo-ROO-moh
How to say it
Swahiliviungurumovee-oon-goo-ROO-mohsoon
Englishrumblessoon
Frenchgrondementssoon
Meaning
Loud rumbling or roaring sounds, such as thunder or a growl.
Good to know
plural of kiungurumo (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Viungurumo vya radi vilitisha watoto.The rumbles of thunder frightened the children.
- Viungurumo hivi vilitoka wapi?Where did these rumbles come from?
- Usiku huu hakuna viungurumo vilivyosikika.Tonight no rumbles were heard.
- Dhoruba ikikaribia, viungurumo vitaongezeka.As the storm approaches, the rumbles will increase.
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