Kushtuka
koo-SHTOO-kah /ku.ˈʃtu.kɑ/
"Kushtuka" is Sheng for to be startled (also: shocked, alarmed).
Meaning
- verb to be startled, shocked, alarmed. A jolt of shock — hearing bad news, a loud bang, or catching someone in a lie.
Examples
- Nilishtuka alipopiga kelele. I was startled when he shouted.
- Habari ile ilinishtuka sana. That news shocked me a lot.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kushtuka' (to be startled).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kushtuka
What does Kushtuka mean in Sheng?
"Kushtuka" is Sheng for to be startled (also: shocked, alarmed). A jolt of shock — hearing bad news, a loud bang, or catching someone in a lie.
How do you use Kushtuka in a sentence?
"Nilishtuka alipopiga kelele." means "I was startled when he shouted."
How do you pronounce Kushtuka?
Say it koo-SHTOO-kah (/ku.ˈʃtu.kɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kushtuka come from?
Swahili 'kushtuka' (to be startled).
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