Swahili
sukutu
su-KU-tu
How to say it
Swahilisukutusu-KU-tusoon
Englishto be silentsoon
Frenchse taire, laisser tranquillesoon
Meaning
to be still, quiet, or silent.
Good to know
related to the interjection askut, meaning be quiet or silence.
Examples
- Watoto walisukutu waliposikia sauti ya baba.The children fell silent when they heard father's voice.
- Askut! Sukutu, sikilizeni!Silence! Be still, listen!
- Chumba kilisukutu ghafla.The room suddenly went quiet.
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