Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-ma
English: Or; a word used to introduce options
Utapenda chai ama kahawa?
Would you like tea or coffee?
a-ma
English: An exclamation showing surprise or refusal
Ama! Hii siwezi kuamini.
Wow! I can't believe this.
a-ma
English: To attach; add something related to another
Ali ama³ barua yake na picha.
He attached a picture to his letter.
a-ma
English: A housemaid; a female domestic worker
Ama⁴ aliosha vyombo na kusafisha nyumba.
The maid washed the dishes and cleaned the house.
a-ma-di
English: The peak or summit of something; the pole of a tent
Mlima huu una amadi wenye theluji.
This mountain has a snowy peak.
a-ma-ge-do-ni
English: The biblical final battle between good and evil
Kitabu cha Ufunuo kinazungumzia Amagedoni.
The Book of Revelation speaks of Armageddon.
a-ma-li
English: Deeds, actions, habits, or work
Amali yake zilimjengea heshima kijijini.
His deeds earned him respect in the village.
a-ma-li
English: A type of magic or protective charm
Walitumia amali² kujilinda na roho wabaya.
They used charms to protect themselves from evil spirits.
a-ma-na
English: Something entrusted to someone for safekeeping and to be returned later
Aliweka kitabu chake kama amana¹ kwa rafiki yake.
He left his book in trust with his friend.
a-ma-na
English: Something of great value
Watoto ni amana² kutoka kwa Mungu.
Children are a great trust from God.
a-ma-na
English: The soul
Amana³ ya mtu hurudi kwa Mungu baada ya kifo.
A person's soul returns to God after death.
a-ma-ni
English: Peace; absence of conflict or violence
Wananchi wanataka kuishi kwa amani.
Citizens want to live in peace.
a-ma-ni-a
English: To expect; to hold hopes
Walamania maisha bora baada ya vita.
They hoped for a better life after the war.
a-ma-ni-shi-a
English: To entrust with a secret; to give someone confidential information
Alim amanishia siri yake kubwa.
He entrusted him with his big secret.
a-ma-ra
English: A great or important task
Kuongoza taifa ni amara kubwa.
Leading a nation is a great responsibility.
a-ma-ra
English: A need or concern to be addressed
Amara ya kwanza ni kupata chakula.
The first concern is getting food.
a-ma-ra
English: Strong or firm; steadfast
Alikuwa na msimamo amara³.
He had a firm stance.
a-ma-ra
English: Strength requiring effort
Kufanikisha mradi huu kutahitaji amara⁴.
Achieving this project will require strength.
a-ma-ra
English: An order or directive
Alitoa amara⁵ kwa wafanyakazi wake.
He gave an order to his workers.
a-ma-ra
English: A sign or indication
Hii ni amara⁶ ya upendo wake.
This is a sign of his love.
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