Swahili
kitetemeko
kee-teh-teh-MEH-koh
How to say it
Swahilikitetemekokee-teh-teh-MEH-kohsoon
Englishtremorsoon
Frenchtremblementsoon
Meaning
a trembling or shaking motion, a tremor.
Good to know
see kitetemo
Examples
- Ardhi ilipata kitetemeko kidogo asubuhi.The ground experienced a slight tremor in the morning.
- Mikono yake ilikuwa na kitetemeko kutokana na baridi.His hands were trembling from the cold.
- Wataalamu walisajili kitetemeko cha ardhi mkoani.Experts recorded a ground tremor in the region.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.