Dumsor

Pronunciation: /dʌm.sɔr/

Definitions of dumsor

noun a term used in Ghana to describe the frequent power outages experienced in the country

Example Sentences

A1 Dumsor is a term used in Ghana to describe power outages.

A2 During dumsor, people often rely on generators for electricity.

B1 The government has been working to address the issue of dumsor in the country.

B2 Businesses have suffered financial losses due to the frequent dumsor periods.

C1 Dumsor has had a significant impact on the economy, causing disruptions in various sectors.

C2 Efforts to find a long-term solution to the dumsor problem have been ongoing for years.

Examples of dumsor in a Sentence

formal The country experienced frequent dumsor periods due to electricity shortages.

informal We had to deal with dumsor again last night, the power went out for hours.

slang Dumsor is really annoying, I wish the government would fix the electricity issues.

figurative The dumsor of uncertainty loomed over the city as the power outage continued for days.

Grammatical Forms of dumsor

• plural: dumsors
• comparative: more dumsor
• superlative: most dumsor
• present tense: dumsors
• future tense: will dumsor
• perfect tense: have dumsored
• continuous tense: is dumsoring
• singular: dumsor
• positive degree: dumsor
• infinitive: to dumsor
• gerund: dumsoring
• participle: dumsored

Origin and Evolution of dumsor

First Known Use: 2006 year

Language of Origin: Akan

Story behind the word: The word 'dumsor' originated in Ghana.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the frequent power outages in Ghana, 'dumsor' has evolved to symbolize any situation of unreliable or inconsistent service or supply.