swahili [verb]

Rausisha

Maana (Definition)

To rouse or wake someone abruptly from deep sleep or daydreaming.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

awaken suddenly / startle from slumber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rausisha

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sauti ya kengele ilimrausisha kijana kutoka usingizini."

Translation: The sound of the alarm startled the youth from sleep.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Amsha stusha Zindua