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Swahili

vitetemeko

vee-teh-teh-MEH-koh

How to say it

Swahilivitetemekovee-teh-teh-MEH-kohsoon
Englishtremorssoon
Frenchtremblementssoon

Meaning

Trembling or shaking motions, tremors.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Vitetemeko vidogo vilitokea usiku wa jana.Small tremors occurred last night.
  • Vitetemeko hivi vinasababishwa na nini?What causes these tremors?
  • Eneo hili halijawahi kupata vitetemeko vikubwa.This area has never experienced big tremors.
  • Wanasayansi wanasema vitetemeko vitaendelea wiki hii.Scientists say the tremors will continue this week.

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