Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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bai-ni-ka
English: To be made clear; to be evident
Ukweli ulijibainika baada ya uchunguzi.
The truth became clear after the investigation.
bai-ni-sha
English: To clarify; to show differences
Mwalimu alibainisha tofauti kati ya namba hizi.
The teacher clarified the difference between these numbers.
bai-ni-shi-a
English: To explain in detail; to expound
Alibainishia wanafunzi mpango mzima wa mradi.
He explained the entire project plan to the students.
bai-ri
English: Camel; dromedary
Msafara uliongozwa na bairi watatu.
The caravan was led by three camels.
bais-ke-li
English: A bicycle
Alinunua baiskeli mpya dukani.
He bought a new bicycle at the shop.
bai-ta-ri
English: See betari (battery)
Alibadilisha baitari ya saa yake.
He replaced the battery of his watch.
bai-ti
English: A house
Walikaa kwenye baiti lao jipya.
They lived in their new house.
ba-ja
English: A small bird resembling a duck
Wavulana walikamata baja karibu na mto.
The boys caught a small duck-like bird near the river.
ba-ja-bu
English: Father-in-law; baamkwe
Bajabu alimkaribisha mkwe wake nyumbani.
The father-in-law welcomed his son-in-law home.
ba-ja-ji
English: A three-wheeled vehicle similar to a motorcycle
Aliingia mjini kwa kutumia bajaji.
He went into town using a tuk-tuk.
ba-je-ti
English: An estimate of income and expenses; budget
Serikali ilitangaza bajeti mpya ya mwaka.
The government announced the new annual budget.
ba-ji-a
English: A type of snack made from flour and potatoes
Alinunua bajia sokoni kwa ajili ya kifungua kinywa.
She bought fritters at the market for breakfast.
ba-ji-li
English: Respectful; honorable
Alijulikana kama mtu bajili kijijini.
He was known as an honorable man in the village.
ba-ji-li
English: To respect; to praise
Wanafunzi walimbajili mwalimu wao.
The students respected their teacher.
ba-ju-ni
English: A Swahili community living along the northern coast of Kenya
Bajuni wana historia ndefu ya uvuvi na biashara.
The Bajuni have a long history of fishing and trade.
ba-ka
English: To seize or assault physically
Majambazi walimbaka msafiri usiku.
Bandits assaulted the traveler at night.
ba-ka
English: To grab or catch forcibly; to snatch in the air
Alibaka mpira kwa mikono yake.
He caught the ball with his hands.
ba-ka
English: A mark on the body or cloth; a spot
Shati lake lina baka jeupe.
His shirt has a white spot.
ba-ka
English: A plant disease causing discoloration
Mimea ya shambani ilishambuliwa na baka.
The crops in the field were attacked by disease.
ba-kaa
English: Remaining money; balance
Alirudishiwa bakaa baada ya kulipa.
He was given change after paying.
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