Swahili
sisimka
si-SIM-ka
How to say it
Swahilisisimkasi-SIM-kasoon
Englishto feel a thrillsoon
Frenchfrissonnersoon
Meaning
to feel a sudden thrill or tingling excitement, to shiver with a rush of feeling such as goosebumps.
Good to know
the felt, inward counterpart of -sisimua, to thrill or excite someone.
Examples
- Moyo wangu ulisisimka niliposikia habari njema.My heart thrilled when I heard the good news.
- Mwili wake ulisisimka kwa hofu.His body shivered with fear.
- Watazamaji walisisimka mchezo ulipofikia dakika za mwisho.The spectators were thrilled as the game reached its final minutes.
- Je, ulisisimka ulipomwona ghafla?Did you get a rush when you suddenly saw him?
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