Swahili
taataa
ta-a-TA-a
How to say it
Swahilitaataata-a-TA-asoon
Englishto move restlesslysoon
Frenchs'agitersoon
Meaning
to move about restlessly, toss and writhe in pain, or talk incoherently in confusion.
Good to know
move restlessly; toss, writhe (in pain); be confused/bewildered, talk inco- herently
Examples
- Mgonjwa alitaataa kitandani usiku kucha.The patient tossed restlessly in bed all night.
- Alitaataa kwa maumivu makali ya tumbo.He writhed with severe stomach pain.
- Kwa hofu, alianza kutaataa maneno yasiyoeleweka.Out of fear, he began babbling incoherent words.
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