Swahili
bumbuaza
bum-bu-A-za
How to say it
Swahilibumbuazabum-bu-A-zasoon
Englishto confusesoon
Frenchconfondresoon
Meaning
to confuse or perplex someone, or to startle and disconcert them.
Good to know
confuse/perplex someone, cause someone discomfort; startle, frighten, astonish; drive a person into a corner; disconcert, embarrass
Examples
- Swali lake lilinibumbuaza kabisa.His question completely perplexed me.
- Usimbumbuaze mtoto kwa maswali magumu.Don't confuse the child with hard questions.
- Sauti ya ghafla ilimbumbuaza.The sudden noise startled him.
- Alibumbuazwa mbele ya watu wote.He was flustered in front of everyone.
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