swahili [verb]

Babaika

Maana (Definition)

To hesitate or falter in speech due to panic, surprise, or nervousness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

stutter out of fear / lose speech composure

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

babaika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alibabaika alipoulizwa swali gumu na jaji."

Translation: He stuttered out of fear when asked a tough question by the judge.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kwaa ulimi jiumajuma