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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