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swahili [verb]

Tentemka

Maana (Definition)

To shake physically due to fear, awe, or heavy musical bass vibration.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

tremble with awe / vibrate rhythmically

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tentemka

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

"Ukuta wa ukumbi ulitentemka wakati wa tetemeko la ardhi."

Translation: The hall wall trembled with awe during the earthquake shock.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
tikisikaDundasisimka
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