Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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al-ham-du
English: 1. An expression of praise or gratitude to God 2. The first chapter of the Qur'an (Surah Al-Fatiha)
Waumini walisema "alhamdu" wakimshukuru Mungu.
The believers said "praise be to God" in gratitude.
al-ham-du-l-la-hi
English: An expression meaning "all praise is to Allah"; used to show gratitude, relief, or joy
"U hali gani?" "Nzuri, Alhamdullahi."
"How are you?" "I'm well, thanks be to God."
al-ha-mi-si
English: Thursday, the fifth day of the week
Tutakutana siku ya Alhamisi.
We will meet on Thursday.
al-ha-ni
English: Melody; tune; musical mode
Mwanamuziki aliimba kwa alhani nzuri.
The musician sang with a beautiful melody.
al-ha-si-li
English: In short; to sum up; briefly
Alhasili¹, jambo hilo lilimalizika vizuri.
In short, the matter ended well.
al-ha-si-li
English: Used to show multiple things together; "in summary" or "altogether"
Alhasili² mambo mengi yalizungumziwa kwenye mkutano.
Altogether, many issues were discussed in the meeting.
a-li
English: Descendants; children or grandchildren
Ali¹ zake walikusanyika kusherehekea sikukuu.
His descendants gathered to celebrate the holiday.
a-li
English: Noble; exalted; honorable
Alitambulika kama mtu ali² katika jamii.
He was known as a noble person in the community.
a-li-a
English: To leave or cause a mark on the body, especially from a beating
Kamba ilim alia¹ alama mgongoni.
The rope left a mark on his back.
a-li-a
English: 1. To dry fish in the sun or by fire 2. To arrange fish in a pot or rack for preservation
Wavuvi walialia² samaki kwa jua.
The fishermen dried fish in the sun.
a-li-a-li
English: Properly; in a correct way; fittingly
Aliweka meza aliali kwa wageni.
He set the table properly for the guests.
a-li-fu
English: The first letter of the Arabic alphabet
Somo la Kiarabu linaanza na herufi ya alifu¹.
The Arabic lesson begins with the letter alif.
a-li-fu
English: To write or compose a book
Alialifu² kitabu cha historia.
He wrote a history book.
a-li-fu
English: To be friendly with; to become used to; to unite with
Aliwahi ku alifu³ maisha ya mjini.
He became used to city life.
a-li-fu
English: Friendly; sociable; companionable
Yeye ni mtu alifu⁴ anayependa kushirikiana.
He is a sociable person who likes to associate.
a-li-fu
English: A friend
Aliishi na alifu⁵ wake kijijini.
He lived with his friend in the village.
a-li-ji
English: To care for or treat a sick person; to nurse
Alij aliji mgonjwa hospitalini.
She cared for the patient in the hospital.
a-li-ka
English: To invite; to call people to a place
Aliwa alika¹ marafiki kwenye karamu.
He invited his friends to the feast.
a-li-ka
English: A man or woman who has undergone initiation (circumcision or similar rites)
Yeye ni alika² baada ya jando.
He is an initiate after circumcision.
a-li-ka
English: To put a woman or patient in seclusion for care or ritual reasons
Walim alika³ msichana wakati wa unyago.
They secluded the girl during initiation.
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