mitikiso

How to say it

Meaning

The act of shaking; concussions, shocks, or strokes.

Good to know

Plural of mtikiso (m-/mi- class); can refer to physical, medical, or figurative shocks.

Examples

• Ajali hiyo ilisababisha mitikiso mikubwa nchini.That accident caused major shocks across the country.
• Je, mitikiso hii ilitokana na tetemeko la ardhi?Were these shocks caused by an earthquake?
• Mitikiso hiyo haikuwa na madhara makubwa.Those shocks did not cause major damage.
• Uchumi utapata mitikiso mingine mwaka ujao.The economy will face more shocks next year.