vitefu

How to say it

Meaning

Fits of sobbing, sighing, or hiccupping.

Good to know

plural of kitefu (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

• Mtoto alitoa vitefu baada ya kulia sana.The child let out sobs after crying hard.
• Vitefu hivyo vilianza lini?When did those sobs start?
• Hakuonyesha vitefu vyovyote wakati wa maombolezo.He did not show any sobs during the mourning.
• Anapokumbuka tukio lile, vitefu vitamrudia.When he recalls that event, the sobs will return to him.