Swahili
kiwewe
kee-WEH-weh
How to say it
Swahilikiwewekee-WEH-wehsoon
Englishconfusionsoon
Frenchagitation, tumultesoon
Meaning
a state of confusion, dismay, or shock.
Good to know
used for the daze or shock felt after a sudden bad surprise.
Examples
- Habari za kifo chake zilimletea kiwewe.News of his death brought her into shock.
- Alikuwa katika kiwewe baada ya ajali.He was in a daze after the accident.
- Je, bado uko kwenye kiwewe?Are you still in shock?
- Kiwewe kilimfanya ashindwe kuzungumza.The shock left him unable to speak.
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