Swahili
vititimo
vee-tee-tee-MOH
How to say it
Swahilivititimovee-tee-tee-MOHsoon
Englishrumblessoon
Frenchgrondementssoon
Meaning
Loud, rumbling, reverberating noises, like thunder; also, states of general disorder or confusion.
Good to know
plural of kititimo (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Tulisikia vititimo vya radi mbali.We heard rumbles of thunder in the distance.
- Vititimo hivi vinatoka wapi?Where are these rumbles coming from?
- Hakuna vititimo vilivyosikika usiku huu.No rumbles were heard tonight.
- Mvua ikiendelea, vititimo vitaongezeka.If the rain continues, the rumbles will increase.
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