indimi

Swahili

ukemi

oo-KEH-mee

How to say it

Swahiliukemioo-KEH-meesoon
Englishshoutsoon
Frenchappelsoon

Meaning

a loud cry or shout made to attract someone's attention.

Good to know

Ukemi is used when someone is trying to make their voice heard.

Examples

  • Alikemi jina langu ili niweze kusikia.He called my name so I could hear.
  • Ukemi wake ulisikika mbali.His shout was heard from afar.
  • Alisikia ukemi kutoka mtaani.He heard a shout from the street.
  • Je, ukemi ule ulitoka wapi?Where did that shout come from?

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