Swahili
tetesi
te-TE-si
How to say it
Swahilitetesite-TE-sisoon
Englishrumor, gossipsoon
Frenchrumeur, comméragesoon
Meaning
a rumor or piece of gossip; whispering.
Good to know
often used in the plural: tetesi za..., rumors about.
Examples
- Tetesi zinasema atahamishwa kazini.Rumors say he will be transferred at work.
- Sikuamini tetesi hizo.I didn't believe those rumors.
- Je, tetesi hizi ni za kweli?Are these rumors true?
- Tetesi zilienea haraka kijijini.The rumors spread quickly in the village.
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