Swahili
zinduka
zee-NDOO-kah
How to say it
Swahilizindukazee-NDOO-kahsoon
Englishto wake upsoon
Frenchse réveiller, sursautersoon
Meaning
to wake up or become aware, the intransitive counterpart of zindua (to awaken or rouse someone).
Good to know
intransitive of zindua
Examples
- Aliamka na kuzinduka ghafla usiku.He woke up and became suddenly alert at night.
- Je, umezinduka kutoka usingizi mzito?Have you woken up from a deep sleep?
- Hakuzinduka hata sauti kubwa ilipopigwa.He didn't wake up even when a loud sound was made.
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