Swahili
mgutusho
m-gu-TU-sho
How to say it
Swahilimgutushom-gu-TU-shosoon
Englishfrightsoon
Frenchfrayeursoon
Meaning
a fright, shock, or sudden astonishment.
Good to know
also used figuratively for an electric shock.
Examples
- Alipata mgutusho aliposikia habari hiyo.He got a shock when he heard that news.
- Je, ulisikia mgutusho wa umeme?Did you feel an electric shock?
- Hakuonyesha mgutusho wowote.He didn't show any shock.
- Habari hiyo itawapa watu mgutusho mkubwa.That news will give people a great shock.
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