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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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