Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-thi-ma
English: Sin; guilt; burden of wrongdoing
Alijua kwamba alibeba athima kwa matendo yake.
He knew he carried guilt for his actions.
a-thi-mu
English: To commit a sin
Mtu akitenda maovu huathimu.
A person who commits evil sins.
a-thi-ri
English: To affect; to leave a mark
Ukame umeathiri mazao shambani.
The drought has affected the crops in the farm.
a-thi-ri
English: To influence; to have an effect on
Alimuathiri rafiki yake kujiunga na shule hiyo.
He influenced his friend to join that school.
a-thu-ma-ni
English: Personal name; also used proverbially "God is not Athumani" (God has no favorites)
Methali isemayo "Mungu si Athumani" hufundisha usawa.
The proverb "God is not Athumani" teaches fairness.
a-ti
English: Expression of surprise or scorn ("what!?" / "really!?")
Ati, umeshindwa tena?
What! You failed again?
a-ti-a-ba
English: Attractive; charming
Alikuwa msichana atiaba mwenye tabasamu zuri.
She was a charming girl with a beautiful smile.
a-ti-ba
English: Blame; reproach without reason
Alipokea atiba kutoka kwa ndugu zake.
He received blame from his relatives.
a-ti-bu
English: To criticize; to correct; to review
Walimu walitibu insha za wanafunzi.
Teachers corrected the students’ essays.
a-ti-bu
English: To corrupt; to destroy
Ufisadi unaweza atibu jamii nzima.
Corruption can destroy an entire society.
a-ti-di
English: Future; coming days
Hatima ya taifa ipo katika atidi.
The nation’s destiny lies in the future.
a-ti-fa-li
English: Little children
Atifali walicheza uwanjani kwa furaha.
The little children played happily in the field.
a-ti-fu
English: To show compassion; to be merciful
Alionyesha moyo wa atifu kwa maskini.
He showed compassion to the poor.
a-ti-ja
English: Gift; present
Alipokea atija kutoka kwa rafiki yake.
She received a gift from her friend.
a-ti-ja
English: Talent; special ability
Mtoto ana atija ya kuimba vizuri.
The child has a talent for singing well.
a-ti-ka
English: To uproot and transplant a plant
Wakulima waliatika miche ya migomba.
The farmers uprooted and transplanted banana seedlings.
a-ti-ka-li
English: Knowledge; awareness
Alionyesha atikali ya mambo ya siasa.
He showed knowledge of political matters.
a-ti-ki
English: To release; to set free (a prisoner)
Serikali iliamua kumatiki mfungwa.
The government decided to release the prisoner.
a-ti-ki
English: Freed slave; emancipated servant
Baada ya vita, wengi walikuwa atiki.
After the war, many were freed slaves.
a-ti-li
English: To waste; to lose
Usiatili muda wako bure.
Do not waste your time in vain.
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