Swahili
masubutu
ma-su-BU-tu
How to say it
Swahilimasubutuma-su-BU-tusoon
Englishrockingsoon
Frenchtangagesoon
Meaning
violent rocking or tossing motion, or a state of agitation and unrest.
Good to know
literary word, can describe a ship's motion in rough seas or figuratively a period of turmoil.
Examples
- Meli ilipata masubutu makali baharini.The ship experienced violent tossing at sea.
- Nchi ilikumbwa na masubutu ya kisiasa.The country was hit by political unrest.
- Masubutu ya moyo wake hayakumruhusu kulala.The turmoil in his heart did not let him sleep.
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