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.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.