Swahili
vishindo
vee-SHEEN-doh
How to say it
Swahilivishindovee-SHEEN-dohsoon
Englishloud noisessoon
Frenchbruitssoon
Meaning
Loud noises made by an impact or heavy step; also, general uproar or confusion.
Good to know
plural of kishindo (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Vishindo vya ngoma vilisikika mbali.The loud drumbeats were heard from afar.
- Je, vishindo hivi vinatoka wapi?Where are these loud noises coming from?
- Vishindo hivi si vya kawaida usiku huu.These loud noises are not normal tonight.
- Watoto watashangaa vishindo hivyo asubuhi.The children will be startled by those noises in the morning.
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