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.
Good to know
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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