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idiom [verb]

Rarua nguo

Maana (Definition)

Expression denoting extreme distress, grief, or uncontrolled anger.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

exhibit intense grief or fury / tear garments

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rarua nguo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alipopata habari hizo, alikaribia kurarua nguo kwa uchungu."

Translation: When he received the news, he nearly tore his clothes in grief.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
lia sanaKasirika upesi
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