Swahili
pindupindu
peen-doo-PEEN-doo
How to say it
Swahilipindupindupeen-doo-PEEN-doosoon
Englishconvulsionsoon
Frenchconvulsionsoon
Meaning
a sudden convulsion or fit; also used adverbially to describe falling head over heels.
Good to know
convulsion, fit, seizure; adv. head over heels, anguka pindupindu. fall down head over heels
Examples
- Mtoto alipatwa na pindupindu ghafla.The child suddenly had a convulsion.
- Je, alianguka pindupindu alipojikwaa?Did he fall head over heels when he tripped?
- Hakupatwa na pindupindu tena baada ya matibabu.He did not have any more fits after treatment.
- Alianguka pindupindu ngazini.He fell head over heels down the stairs.
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