Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-u-dha
English: Room; chamber; section of a building
Walikaa katika audha ndogo ya nyumba hiyo.
They stayed in a small room of that house.
a-u-dhu-bi-lla-hi
English: "I seek refuge in God"; Islamic expression for protection
Alisema audhubillahi alipokutana na jambo baya.
He said audhubillahi when he encountered something evil.
a-u-ja-bu
English: Important; essential; necessary
Elimu ni aujabu kwa maendeleo ya jamii.
Education is essential for the progress of society.
a-u-ka
English: To ripen; to reach maturity (fruit)
Embe limeauka¹ na linaweza kuliwa.
The mango has ripened and can be eaten.
a-u-ka
English: To grow; to develop; to prosper
Biashara yake iliendelea auk² vizuri.
His business continued to grow well.
a-u-ka
English: To catch fire; to ignite
Moto uliuka³ haraka msituni.
The fire quickly caught in the forest.
a-u-ka
English: To reach a set time (e.g., 40 days)
Sherehe ilifanyika baada ya siku kuauka⁴ arobaini.
The ceremony was held after forty days had passed.
a-u-la
English: Better; preferable; superior
Ni aula¹ kufanya kazi sasa kuliko kusubiri kesho.
It is better to work now than wait for tomorrow.
a-u-la
English: Priority; preference
Wagonjwa wa dharura wanapewa aula² hospitalini.
Emergency patients are given priority in the hospital.
a-u-la-di
English: Children
Auladi wake wanamsaidia shambani.
His children help him on the farm.
a-u-li-a
English: To look on behalf of someone; to supervise
Aliombwa aulia duka la jirani.
He was asked to look after his neighbor’s shop.
a-u-ni
English: To help; to assist
Wanafunzi walimsaidia mwalimu kwa auni¹.
The students helped the teacher with assistance.
a-u-ni
English: Help; support; cooperation
Mradi huu ulifanikiwa kwa auni² ya jamii.
This project succeeded with the support of the community.
a-un-si
English: Ounce (unit of weight, ~28g)
Alinunua aunsi moja ya dhahabu.
He bought one ounce of gold.
a-u-ra
English: Nakedness; human or animal private parts
Ni heshima kufunika aura ya mwili.
It is respectful to cover the body’s private parts.
a-u-shi
English: Eternity; everlasting life
Wanaamini aushi¹ baada ya kifo.
They believe in eternal life after death.
a-u-shi
English: Permanent; lasting
Upendo wa kweli ni aushi².
True love is everlasting.
a-u-ta
English: Residence; dwelling place; home
Walihamia auta mpya mjini.
They moved into a new residence in town.
a-vi-za
English: To help; to assist
Alimaviza jirani yake kubeba mizigo.
He helped his neighbor carry the luggage.
a-vi-zo
English: Notice; announcement; alert
Waliweka avizo la kukumbusha mkutano.
They put up a notice to remind about the meeting.
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