Swahili
wavuma
wah-VOO-mah
How to say it
Swahiliwavumawah-VOO-mahsoon
Englishgrumblerssoon
Frenchgrognonssoon
Meaning
People who complain or find fault constantly.
Good to know
plural of mvuma (m-/wa- class); from kuvuma, to hum, buzz, or grumble.
Examples
- Wavuma hawaridhiki na uamuzi wowote.The grumblers are never satisfied with any decision.
- Je, wavuma hao watatulia siku moja?Will those grumblers ever settle down?
- Wavuma watanyamaza mkutano ukianza.The grumblers will fall silent once the meeting starts.
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