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Swahili

shituko

shi-TU-ko

How to say it

Swahilishitukoshi-TU-kosoon
Englishshocksoon
Frenchchocsoon

Meaning

a sudden shock, fright, or startle.

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Examples

  • Habari ile ilimletea shituko kubwa.That news gave him a great shock.
  • Alipata shituko aliposikia mlango ukigongwa ghafla.He got a fright when the door was suddenly knocked.
  • Je, shituko lako lilikuwa la muda mrefu?Did your shock last a long time?
  • Hawakuonyesha shituko lolote licha ya taarifa hiyo.They showed no shock at all despite that news.

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