Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-di-sha
English: To escort
Alimadisha mtoto hadi shuleni.
She escorted the child to school.
ad-me-ri
English: Admiral; high-ranking naval officer
Admeri aliongoza meli kubwa baharini.
The admiral commanded the large ship at sea.
a-do
English: A stick or club used for fighting in war
Askari walitumia ado katika mapambano.
The soldiers used clubs in the battle.
a-do
English: Slowly; gradually
Alitembea ado kuelekea nyumbani.
He walked slowly towards home.
a-do-a-do
English: Exclamation warning someone to be careful
Adoado! Kuna shimo mbele.
Watch out! There's a hole ahead.
a-do-a-do
English: Without hurry; carefully
Alifanya kazi yake adoado.
He did his work carefully.
a-do-nai
English: Name used by Israelites for God
Waliimba nyimbo za kumsifu Adonai.
They sang songs praising Adonai.
a-dre-na-li-ni
English: Adrenaline (hormone)
Michezo ya hatari huongeza adrenalini mwilini.
Extreme sports increase adrenaline in the body.
a-du-a
English: To slaughter a sacrifice or prepare a talisman against evil
Wazee waliadua mbuzi kwa heshima ya mila.
The elders sacrificed a goat in honor of tradition.
a-du-a-ni
English: Annoying; very displeasing
Tabia yake mbaya ilikuwa aduani kwa kila mtu.
His bad behavior was very displeasing to everyone.
a-du-i
English: Enemy; someone hostile
Adui alishambulia kijiji usiku.
The enemy attacked the village at night.
a-du-i
English: An enemy; someone who harms another
Adui alishambulia kijiji usiku.
The enemy attacked the village at night.
a-du-i
English: An opponent or rival in games, politics, etc.
Timu yetu ilicheza dhidi ya adui wao wa jadi.
Our team played against their traditional rival.
ad-van-si
English: Advance payment; partial or early payment before the full amount is due
Alipewa advansi kabla ya mshahara kamili.
He was given an advance before his full salary.
a-fa
English: A wicked person; one who harms others
Afa hufurahia mateso ya wengine.
A wicked person delights in others' suffering.
a-fa
English: Misfortune or calamity
Afa ilimkumba baada ya kupoteza mali zote.
Misfortune befell him after losing all his property.
a-fa-dha-li
English: Better; preferable
Afadhali kitu kimoja mkononi kuliko viwili angani.
Better one thing in hand than two in the air.
a-fa-dha-li
English: Cheaper; more affordable
Bidhaa hii ni afadhali kuliko ile.
This product is more affordable than that one.
a-fa-dha-li
English: Of higher quality; superior
Kitabu hiki kimeandikwa kwa afadhali kubwa.
This book is written with superior quality.
a-fa-na-le-ki
English: An exclamation of astonishment or surprise
Afanaleki! Hii siamini macho yangu.
Wow! I can't believe my eyes.
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