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swahili [verb]

Paparika

Maana (Definition)

To move about in a frantic, hurried, or panicked manner.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

flutter frantically / act restlessly in panic

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

paparika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-papara)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ndege alipaparika aliponaswa na wavu."

Translation: The bird fluttered frantically when trapped by the net.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
hangaikaBabaika
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