kituko

How to say it

Meaning

a state of fear or terror; also, great confusion or dismay caused by an unexpected event.

Good to know

Usually appears in the plural 'vituko'.

Examples

• Alionyesha vituko vingi alipoona nyoka.He showed great fright when he saw the snake.
• Alipokuja, akaionyesha vituko vingi jinsi mambo yalivyokuwa.When he arrived, he found things in great confusion.
• Habari za ajali ile zilileta vituko mjini kote.News of that accident brought panic throughout the town.
• Watoto walipata vituko waliposikia kishindo cha ghafla.The children got a fright when they heard the sudden bang.

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