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Swahili

dukuduku

du-ku-DU-ku

How to say it

Swahilidukudukudu-ku-DU-kusoon
Englishconfusionsoon
Frenchagitation, tumultesoon

Meaning

a state of confusion, unease, or urgent apprehension.

Good to know

confusion, embarrassment; amazement, speechlessness; unrest, ex- citement; alarm, apprehension; urgent request

Examples

  • Alikuwa na dukuduku moyoni tangu asubuhi.He had unease in his heart since morning.
  • Habari hiyo ilisababisha dukuduku mjini.That news caused unrest in town.
  • Je, una dukuduku gani kuhusu matokeo?What apprehension do you have about the results?
  • Hawakuonyesha dukuduku wowote wakati wa hatari.They showed no alarm during the danger.

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