Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-li-ka
English: To produce a loud bursting sound (like a gun, tire, or drum)
Gurudumu lilialika⁴ barabarani.
The tire burst loudly on the road.
a-li-ka-a-li-ka
English: To make repeated bursting or cracking sounds
Mahindi yaliyokaushwa yalialikaalika kwenye moto.
The dried maize crackled on the fire.
a-li-ki
English: 1. To hang or suspend something 2. To place something on a base or foundation
Ali aliki picha ukutani.
He hung the picture on the wall.
a-lim-ra-di
English: Provided that; as long as
Tutakubaliana alimradi masharti yaheshimiwe.
We will agree provided that the conditions are respected.
a-li-mu
English: A knowledgeable person; a scholar; one deeply learned
Alimu aliheshimika kwa maarifa yake.
The scholar was respected for his knowledge.
a-li-sa
English: To care for or attend to someone who is sick; to place someone in a special place for treatment or ritual (e.g., initiation, circumcision)
Walim alisa¹ mgonjwa hospitalini kwa uangalifu.
They cared for the patient carefully in the hospital.
a-li-sa
English: To produce a loud sound; to cause an explosive noise; to shout angrily
Gurudumu lilialisa² ghafla barabarani.
The tire burst suddenly on the road.
a-li-sha
English: To make a loud noise or explosion; synonym of alisa²
Bunduki ilialisha kwa kishindo.
The gun fired with a loud bang.
a-li-si
English: Honest person; someone who speaks the truth
Alijulikana kama mtu alisi katika kijiji chao.
He was known as an honest man in his village.
a-lis-wa
English: To be cared for when sick; to be treated
Mgonjwa alaliswa hospitalini kwa wiki mbili.
The patient was cared for in the hospital for two weeks.
a-li-wa-ni
English: Multicolored; having many colors
Ndege alionekana na manyoya aliwani.
The bird appeared with multicolored feathers.
a-li-za-ri
English: A plant whose roots produce red dye
Wali alizari hutumika kutengeneza rangi nyekundu.
The alizari plant is used to produce red dye.
a-li-ze-ti
English: Sunflower; its seeds are used for oil
Wakulima walipanda alizeti kwa ajili ya mafuta.
Farmers planted sunflowers for oil.
al-je-bra
English: Algebra; branch of mathematics using numbers and letters
Wanafunzi walijifunza aljebra shuleni.
Students studied algebra at school.
al-ka-li
English: A bandage tied on the penis after circumcision
Daktari alifunga alkali baada ya tohara.
The doctor tied a bandage after circumcision.
al-ke-mi-a
English: Ancient form of chemistry focused on the nature of substances and transformation
Wataalamu wa kale walijifunza alkemia kubadilisha metali kuwa dhahabu.
Ancient scholars studied alchemy to transform metals into gold.
al-ki-a
English: 1. To intend to discipline someone 2. A political will; an intention to do something serious
Alitoa alkia kwa wafuasi wake.
He gave a political will to his followers.
al-ko-ho-li
English: 1. A substance formed by fermentation of sugars 2. A clear liquid found in intoxicating drinks 3. Any drink that causes intoxication
Daktari alimwonya asinywe pombe yenye alkoholi.
The doctor warned him not to drink alcohol.
al-ku-ki
English: Numerous; uncountable; too many to be carried
Alikuwa na mali alkuki katika ghala.
He had countless possessions in the store.
al-la al-la
English: 1. An expression urging someone or stressing a point 2. Slowly, carefully; with caution
Alla alla! Fanya kazi hii kwa makini.
Hey! Do this work carefully.
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