Swahili
kishindo
kee-SHEEN-doh
How to say it
Swahilikishindokee-SHEEN-dohsoon
Englishnoise, uproarsoon
Frenchbruit, tumultesoon
Meaning
a loud noise made by an impact or heavy step; also, general uproar or confusion.
Good to know
1 noise, (sound of a) blow, impact, step; fig. excitement, uproar; fig. disorder, confusion
Examples
- Tulisikia kishindo cha mlango ukifungwa kwa nguvu.We heard the bang of the door being slammed shut.
- Kishindo cha miguu kilisikika ngazini.The sound of footsteps was heard on the stairs.
- Habari ile ilisababisha kishindo mjini kote.That news caused an uproar all over town.
- Kishindo cha ajali kilisikika mbali.The crash's impact noise was heard from far away.
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