Swahili
hekaheka
heh-kah-HEH-kah
How to say it
Swahilihekahekaheh-kah-HEH-kahsoon
Englishconfusionsoon
Frenchagitation, tumultesoon
Meaning
confusion, commotion, or noisy unrest; in a sporting context, cheering.
Good to know
confusion, unrest, noise; fig. sport cheers, cheering. hemaya
Examples
- Kulikuwa na hekaheka sokoni asubuhi hiyo.There was commotion at the market that morning.
- Hekaheka ya mashabiki ilisikika uwanjani.The fans' cheering could be heard at the stadium.
- Hekaheka ya kisiasa iliendelea wiki nzima.The political unrest continued all week.
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