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Swahili

vivumo

vee-VOO-moh

How to say it

Swahilivivumovee-VOO-mohsoon
Englishrumorssoon
Frenchrumeurssoon

Meaning

Rumors, or a person's reputation and fame that is spoken of widely.

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plural of kivumo (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

  • Vivumo vya vita vimeenea mjini.Rumors of war have spread in the town.
  • Je, vivumo hivi ni vya kweli?Are these rumors true?
  • Vivumo hivyo si vya kuaminika.Those rumors are not trustworthy.
  • Watu watazidi kusambaza vivumo kama hakuna ufafanuzi.People will keep spreading rumors if there is no clarification.

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