Swahili
kititimo
kee-tee-TEE-moh
How to say it
Swahilikititimokee-tee-TEE-mohsoon
Englishrumble, uproarsoon
Frenchgrondement, désordresoon
Meaning
a loud, rumbling, reverberating noise, like thunder; also, general disorder or confusion.
Good to know
(rolling, reverberating) noise (like thunder); disorder, confusion
Examples
- Tulisikia kititimo cha radi mbali.We heard the rumble of distant thunder.
- Kititimo cha magari barabarani kilitusumbua usiku.The rumbling noise of traffic disturbed us at night.
- Kulikuwa na kititimo kikubwa sokoni baada ya tangazo lile.There was great commotion in the market after that announcement.
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