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Found 1119 word(s) starting with "A"

Asaba

a-sa-ba

English: Paternal relative; heir through father's side

Example (Swahili):

Asaba wake walishiriki urithi.

Example (English):

His paternal relatives shared the inheritance.

Asabi¹

a-sa-bi

English: Turban; cloth tied on the head

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa asabi¹ kichwani.

Example (English):

He wore a turban on his head.

Asabi²

a-sa-bi

English: Small political faction

Example (Swahili):

Kundi hilo dogo ni asabi² ya chama.

Example (English):

That small group is a faction of the party.

Asabi³

a-sa-bi

English: Fingers

Example (Swahili):

Aliumia asabi³ zake kazini.

Example (English):

He injured his fingers at work.

Asabi⁴

a-sa-bi

English: Courage; bravery

Example (Swahili):

Askari walionyesha asabi⁴ vitani.

Example (English):

The soldiers showed courage in battle.

Asadii¹

a-sa-dii

English: Lion; brave one

Example (Swahili):

Yeye ni asadii¹ wa kijiji.

Example (English):

He is the lion of the village.

Asadii²

a-sa-dii

English: See alasadi (zodiac sign Leo)

Example (Swahili):

Nyota yake ni asadii².

Example (English):

His zodiac sign is Leo.

Asafili

a-sa-fi-li

English: People of lower class; the humble

Example (Swahili):

Asafili walipata msaada kutoka serikalini.

Example (English):

The lowly people received help from the government.

Asafu

a-sa-fu

English: See nadama (remorse)

Example (Swahili):

Alionyesha asafu baada ya kosa.

Example (English):

He showed remorse after the mistake.

Asahi

a-sa-hi

English: True; correct; appropriate

Example (Swahili):

Jibu lake lilikuwa asahi.

Example (English):

His answer was correct.

Asali

a-sa-li

English: Honey

Example (Swahili):

Aliweka asali kwenye chai.

Example (English):

He added honey to the tea.

Asama

a-sa-ma

English: Protection; shield

Example (Swahili):

Walipata asama kutoka kwa viongozi.

Example (English):

They received protection from the leaders.

Asamo

a-sa-mo

English: Basement; underground part of a building

Example (Swahili):

Mizigo iliwekwa kwenye asamo.

Example (English):

The goods were stored in the basement.

Asante¹

a-san-te

English: Thanks; gratitude

Example (Swahili):

Alitoa asante¹ kwa msaada waliopata.

Example (English):

He gave thanks for the help they received.

Asante²

a-san-te

English: Expression of gratitude; thank you

Example (Swahili):

Asante² kwa msaada wako!

Example (English):

Thank you for your help!

Asari

a-sa-ri

English: Remains; ruins; historical relics

Example (Swahili):

Walitembelea asari za kale.

Example (English):

They visited ancient ruins.

Asasi¹

a-sa-si

English: Organization; institution

Example (Swahili):

Asasi¹ hiyo inasaidia elimu ya wasichana.

Example (English):

That organization supports girls' education.

Asasi²

a-sa-si

English: Beginning; origin

Example (Swahili):

Asasi² ya jambo hili ni kale.

Example (English):

The origin of this matter is ancient.

Asasi³

a-sa-si

English: Night patrol; security watch

Example (Swahili):

Asasi³ walilinda kijiji usiku.

Example (English):

The night patrol guarded the village.

Asbesto

a-sbes-to

English: Asbestos (heat-resistant mineral)

Example (Swahili):

Nyumba hiyo imeezekwa kwa asbesto.

Example (English):

That house is roofed with asbestos.

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