Swahili
matetemeko
ma-teh-teh-MEH-koh
How to say it
Swahilimatetemekoma-teh-teh-MEH-kohsoon
Englishtremorssoon
Frenchtremblementssoon
Meaning
Tremblings or shakings, such as earthquake tremors.
Good to know
plural of tetemeko (ji-/ma- class).
Examples
- Matetemeko ya ardhi yaliharibu nyumba nyingi.Earthquake tremors destroyed many houses.
- Je, matetemeko hayo yalisababisha vifo?Did those tremors cause deaths?
- Hakuna matetemeko yaliyoripotiwa wiki hii.No tremors were reported this week.
- Wanasayansi watafuatilia matetemeko zaidi.Scientists will monitor more tremors.
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