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Ajenti

a-jen-ti

English: Agent; a person or company representing another

Example (Swahili):

Kampuni ilimchukua ajenti kuwakilisha biashara zao.

Example (English):

The company hired an agent to represent their business.

Ajibitu

a-ji-bi-tu

English: Obligatory; that which requires responsibility

Example (Swahili):

Kutimiza ahadi ni jambo la ajibitu.

Example (English):

Fulfilling promises is an obligatory matter.

Ajibu¹

a-ji-bu

English: Excellent; wonderful; astonishing

Example (Swahili):

Alifanya kazi ya ajibu.

Example (English):

He did an excellent job.

Ajibu²

a-ji-bu

English: Beautifully; nicely; in a wonderful way

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa nguo ajibu kwenye harusi.

Example (English):

She dressed beautifully at the wedding.

Ajibu³

a-ji-bu

English: Affirmative response; indeed; certainly

Example (Swahili):

Ajibu, nitakusaidia kesho.

Example (English):

Indeed, I will help you tomorrow.

Ajidadi

a-ji-da-di

English: Ancestors; forefathers

Example (Swahili):

Tunapaswa kuwakumbuka ajidadi wetu.

Example (English):

We must remember our ancestors.

Ajihari

a-ji-ha-ri

English: Loud-voiced; with a strong voice

Example (Swahili):

Alizungumza kwa sauti ya ajihari.

Example (English):

He spoke in a loud voice.

Ajihi¹

a-ji-hi

English: To meet face to face

Example (Swahili):

Walijihiana sokoni ghafla.

Example (English):

They met face to face unexpectedly at the market.

Ajihi²

a-ji-hi

English: To visit someone living far away

Example (Swahili):

Aliajihi shangazi yake kijijini.

Example (English):

He visited his aunt in the village.

Ajila¹

a-ji-la

English: Hurry; haste

Example (Swahili):

Alifanya maamuzi kwa ajila.

Example (English):

He made decisions in haste.

Ajila²

a-ji-la

English: Carelessly; rashly; without calmness

Example (Swahili):

Aliongea kwa ajila bila kufikiria.

Example (English):

He spoke rashly without thinking.

Ajilani

a-ji-la-ni

English: Immediately; right now

Example (Swahili):

Anahitaji msaada ajilani.

Example (English):

He needs help right now.

Ajili¹

a-ji-li

English: Reason; cause; purpose

Example (Swahili):

Ajili ya mkutano huu ni kujadili maendeleo.

Example (English):

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss development.

Ajili²

a-ji-li

English: To hurry; to act quickly

Example (Swahili):

Alijili kuondoka kabla ya mvua kunyesha.

Example (English):

He hurried to leave before it rained.

Ajili³

a-ji-li

English: Quickly; swiftly

Example (Swahili):

Alikimbia ajili kufika stesheni.

Example (English):

He ran quickly to the station.

Ajimajina

a-ji-ma-ji-na

English: Altogether; collectively; in total

Example (Swahili):

Walizungumza ajimajina kuhusu matatizo ya kijiji.

Example (English):

They spoke collectively about the village problems.

Ajizi¹

a-ji-zi

English: Laziness; negligence

Example (Swahili):

Ajizi yake ilimgharimu ajira.

Example (English):

His laziness cost him his job.

Ajizi²

a-ji-zi

English: Weakness; frailty

Example (Swahili):

Alionyesha ajizi kutokana na ugonjwa.

Example (English):

He showed weakness due to illness.

Ajizi³

a-ji-zi

English: To delay; to lack promptness

Example (Swahili):

Ajizi katika maamuzi huleta matatizo.

Example (English):

Delay in decision-making brings problems.

Ajizi⁴

a-ji-zi

English: To relax; to be idle or careless

Example (Swahili):

Alikaa ajizi bila kufanya chochote.

Example (English):

He sat idly doing nothing.

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