Swahili
msisimko
m-see-SEEM-ko
How to say it
Swahilimsisimkom-see-SEEM-kosoon
Englishgoosefleshsoon
Frenchchair de poulesoon
Meaning
gooseflesh or a tingling sensation on the skin caused by fright or excitement.
Good to know
also used figuratively today for a thrill or excitement, e.g. msisimko wa mchezo.
Examples
- Alipata msisimko alipomwona nyoka.He got goosebumps when he saw the snake.
- Mchezo ule ulikuwa na msisimko mkubwa.That game was very thrilling.
- Je, ulisikia msisimko wa mwili ulipopiga kelele?Did you feel a tingling in your body when it screamed?
- Msisimko ulipita mara tu hatari ilipoisha.The tingling passed as soon as the danger ended.
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