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Swahili

kiherehere

ki-he-re-HE-re

How to say it

Swahilikiherehereki-he-re-HE-resoon
Englishconfusionsoon
Frenchagitation, tumultesoon

Meaning

a state of confusion or nervous excitement.

Good to know

kiherehere cha moyo names a palpitation of the heart.

Examples

  • Alipatwa na kiherehere alipopokea habari ile.He was overcome with agitation when he received that news.
  • Kiherehere cha moyo kinakusumbua mara kwa mara?Does heart palpitation trouble you often?
  • Hakuonyesha kiherehere chochote licha ya hatari.He showed no confusion at all despite the danger.
  • Umati ulipatwa na kiherehere baada ya tangazo lile.The crowd was thrown into confusion after that announcement.

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