Swahili
mkutuo
mku-TU-o
How to say it
Swahilimkutuomku-TU-osoon
Englishjerksoon
Frenchsecoussesoon
Meaning
a sudden jerk, impact, or shock.
Good to know
a physical or mechanical term, also used figuratively of an emotional shock.
Examples
- Gari lilisimama kwa mkutuo mkali.The car stopped with a sharp jerk.
- Je, ulisikia mkutuo wa tetemeko?Did you feel the shock of the earthquake?
- Habari hiyo ilikuwa mkutuo mkubwa kwa familia.That news was a great shock to the family.
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