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| Language | Expression | English Translation or Definition |
| Chewa | vuma | to assent, to be heard, to consent, noise of dance, singing. |
| Mwera | vuma | roar, rumble. |
| Ndebele | vuma | agree, agree to, consent be willing. |
| Nguungulu | vuma | roar, rumble. |
| Swahili | vuma | discuss, cards, air, sound, rumble, subject, famous, growl, howl, blow, roar, spread, buzz, talk, thunder, topic, work, hum. |
| Zulu | vuma | agree, approve. |
Source: compiled by the editor from the definition of roar; see credits. | ||
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