Swahili
mtitio
m-ti-TI-o
How to say it
Swahilimtitiom-ti-TI-osoon
Englishcollapsesoon
Frencheffondrementsoon
Meaning
the act of sinking, tottering, or collapsing.
Good to know
(act of) sinking, tottering, shak- ing, rocking, collapsing
Examples
- Ukuta ulipata mtitio baada ya mvua kubwa.The wall began to totter after the heavy rain.
- Mtitio wa daraja uliwatisha wapita njia.The shaking of the bridge frightened the passersby.
- Je, jengo hili liko katika hatari ya mtitio?Is this building at risk of collapse?
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