Swahili
shituko
shi-TU-ko
How to say it
Swahilishitukoshi-TU-kosoon
Englishshocksoon
Frenchchocsoon
Meaning
a sudden shock, fright, or startle.
Good to know
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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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