kutetemesha
koo-teh-teh-MEH-shah
How to say it
Swahilikutetemeshakoo-teh-teh-MEH-shah
Englishto make tremble, to shake; to intimidate
Frenchfaire trembler, secouer ; intimider
Meaning
To cause something or someone to shake, as an earthquake shakes buildings. Figuratively, to frighten or unsettle people.
Good to know
Causative of kutetemeka, to tremble. Often of a strong player or leader: kuwatetemesha wapinzani, to make opponents tremble.
Examples
- Tetemeko la ardhi lilitetemesha nyumba zote za mtaa.The earthquake shook all the houses in the street.
- Sauti ya radi iliwatetemesha watoto usiku.The sound of thunder made the children tremble at night.
- Timu hii mpya inataka kutetemesha vigogo wa ligi.This new team wants to shake the league's giants.
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