Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-la-ka
English: A type of cotton used for decoration or display
Alipamba nyumba kwa alaka².
He decorated the house with cotton.
a-la-ka
English: See kimelea² (parasite)
Alaka³ huishi kwa kutegemea mwingine.
A parasite lives by depending on another.
a-la-ka-ti
English: Food distributed in portions rather than eaten as one meal
Walipewa alakati¹ katika sherehe.
They were given portions of food at the celebration.
a-la-ka-ti
English: See maalaka (a type of dish)
Walipika alakati² nyumbani.
They cooked maalaka at home.
a-la-ku-li-ha-li
English: In any case; by all means; however things may be
Alakulihali, lazima tumalize kazi hii leo.
In any case, we must finish this work today.
a-lal-ki
English: See laiki²
Watu walimchukulia kama alalki.
People regarded him as laiki.
a-lal-la
English: The state of being unable to speak due to illness or problems
Alipata alalla baada ya kuugua kiharusi.
He became unable to speak after suffering a stroke.
a-la-ma
English: A mark received after doing an exam; a grade or score
Alipata alama¹ nzuri katika mtihani.
He got good marks in the exam.
a-la-ma
English: A sign, symbol, or mark that indicates something
Aliacha alama² kwenye mchanga.
He left a mark in the sand.
a-la-ma
English: 1. A spot, stain, or patch in a certain place 2. Something that makes a person less attractive; a blemish
Uso wake ulikuwa na alama³ ndogo.
His face had a small blemish.
a-la-mau
English: A signboard or notice, often used for warnings
Alamau la barabarani liliwaonya madereva kupunguza mwendo.
The road sign warned drivers to slow down.
a-la-mi-a
English: To mark degrees or points on an instrument, such as a thermometer
Fundi alim alamia kipimajoto kipya.
The technician marked the new thermometer.
a-la-mi-na
English: All of creation; all beings
Sisi sote ni sehemu ya alamina.
We are all part of creation.
a-la-mi-sha
English: To draw or put a mark to indicate, approve, or signify something
Walimu walim alamisha karatasi ya mwanafunzi.
The teacher marked the student's paper.
a-lam-si-ki
English: A phrase used to say good night before going to sleep (response: binuru)
Alisema "alamsiki" kabla ya kulala.
He said "good night" before sleeping.
a-la-mu
English: A device that produces an alarm sound
Alifunga alamu¹ nyumbani kwake kwa usalama.
He installed an alarm in his house for security.
a-la-mu
English: The sound of an alarm indicating danger
Alamu² ililia walipovunja mlango.
The alarm sounded when they broke the door.
a-la-mu
English: A flag or banner
Walibeba alamu³ ya taifa kwenye gwaride.
They carried the national flag at the parade.
a-la-na
English: To make something known through publicity; to announce
Kampuni ilialana bidhaa mpya sokoni.
The company publicized the new product on the market.
a-la-sa-di
English: A zodiac sign represented by the lion; Leo
Yeye alizaliwa chini ya nyota ya alasadi.
He was born under the zodiac sign Leo.
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