Nyaudzosingwi starting with U

Figurative Expressions

• u-uwiA word for the cry a person calls out when weeping in pain and seeking help.
• ubvunyuDescribes something coming away from another thing by tearing off softly and easily. When meat is tender it simply goes ubvunyu as it comes off the bone.
• uduDescribes being struck by something that shatters on impact, such as a clod. Also describes eating maize by tossing the grains into the mouth one by one until they are finished.
• udyuDescribes the bulging out of the eyes caused by fear or astonishment.
• umburu
• unaunaUsed of leaves that are wilted and drying out; of a person, describes one who is losing strength through exhaustion or illness.
• undumuDescribes a heavy object falling to the ground from a height.
• undunduUsed of looking weak and not feeling well.
• une uneDescribes the appearance of a person who is without joy or without strength, one who is ill.
• unga unga
• uruDescribes leaping over the top of something. The boy went uru over the gully.
• urududuDescribes arousing pity in others while being ashamed of the state you are in.
• uta uta
• utumaUsed of running out of ideas, being at a loss for what to do.