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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