taharuki

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Meaning

A sudden feeling of fear and confusion that spreads among people after shocking news or an event, or a tense and uneasy atmosphere.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. It is used with kuzua or kusababisha: kuzua taharuki, to cause panic; hali ya taharuki, a tense situation.

Examples

• Moto sokoni ulizua taharuki kwa wafanyabiashara.The fire at the market caused panic among the traders.
• Hali ya taharuki imetanda mjini tangu jana.A tense atmosphere has hung over the town since yesterday.
• Polisi waliwaomba watu wasiwe na taharuki.The police asked people not to panic.

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