shtuka

How to say it

Meaning

to be startled or to jump in shock, the intransitive form of shtua, to startle.

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intransitive of shtua

Examples

• Alishtuka aliposikia mlango ukigongwa.He was startled when he heard the door being knocked.
• Watoto walishtuka kwa sauti ya radi.The children jumped in shock at the sound of thunder.
• Je, ulishtuka ulipoona habari hiyo?Were you startled when you saw that news?
• Hakushtuka hata kidogo licha ya kelele kubwa.He was not startled at all despite the loud noise.

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