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Found 1373 word(s) starting with "B"
Barizi²

ba-ri-zi

English: 1. To compete, especially in a duel. 2. To appear or show oneself

Example (Swahili):

Mabondia walibarizi ulingoni.

Example (English):

The boxers faced each other in the ring.

Barizia

ba-ri-zi-a

English: To narrate; to inform

Example (Swahili):

Mzee alibarizia vijana hadithi za kale.

Example (English):

The elder narrated old stories to the youth.

Bariziana

ba-ri-zi-a-na

English: To confront each other; to fight

Example (Swahili):

Askari walibariziana vitani.

Example (English):

The soldiers confronted each other in battle.

Barkoa

bar-ko-a

English: See barakoa¹ (face covering)

Example (Swahili):

Alihifadhi uso wake kwa barkoa.

Example (English):

He covered his face with a mask.

Barmili

bar-mi-li

English: A very fat person; obese

Example (Swahili):

Yule barmili aliingia dukani kwa shida.

Example (English):

The obese man entered the shop with difficulty.

Baro

ba-ro

English: A one-wheeled cart; wheelbarrow

Example (Swahili):

Wakulima walitumia baro kubeba mazao.

Example (English):

The farmers used a wheelbarrow to carry crops.

Barobaro

ba-ro-ba-ro

English: 1. A young man. 2. A bachelor

Example (Swahili):

Barobaro walikusanyika uwanjani kucheza.

Example (English):

The young men gathered at the field to play.

Barometa

ba-ro-me-ta

English: An instrument for measuring air pressure; barometer

Example (Swahili):

Watafiti walitumia barometa kupima shinikizo la hewa.

Example (English):

Researchers used a barometer to measure air pressure.

Barota

ba-ro-ta

English: Napkin; cloth tied around a child to avoid dirt

Example (Swahili):

Mtoto alivikwa barota safi.

Example (English):

The child was dressed in a clean napkin.

Barua

ba-ru-a

English: A written message; a letter

Example (Swahili):

Alituma barua kwa rafiki yake.

Example (English):

He sent a letter to his friend.

Baruameme

ba-ru-a-me-me

English: A message delivered electronically; a telegram

Example (Swahili):

Alipokea baruameme kutoka mjini.

Example (English):

He received a telegram from the city.

Baruapepe

ba-ru-a-pe-pe

English: A message or letter sent via computer; email

Example (Swahili):

Alituma baruapepe kwa mwajiri wake.

Example (English):

She sent an email to her employer.

Barubaru

ba-ru-ba-ru

English: See barobaro (young man)

Example (Swahili):

Barubaru walikusanyika sokoni.

Example (English):

Young men gathered at the market.

Baruti

ba-ru-ti

English: 1. Explosive powder (gunpowder). 2. A person full of energy

Example (Swahili):

Askari walitumia baruti vitani.

Example (English):

Soldiers used gunpowder in the battle.

Basbasi

bas-ba-si

English: The inner part of a clove

Example (Swahili):

Waliongeza basbasi kwenye chai.

Example (English):

They added clove to the tea.

Basbasi²

bas-ba-si

English: Pepper

Example (Swahili):

Chakula hiki kina pilipili na basbasi nyingi.

Example (English):

This food has a lot of chili and pepper.

Basha¹

ba-sha

English: A man who has intercourse with another man

Example (Swahili):

Walimdhihaki wakimwita basha.

Example (English):

They mocked him by calling him homosexual.

Basha²

ba-sha

English: A playing card marked with K (King)

Example (Swahili):

Alitoa basha kwenye karata.

Example (English):

He drew the King card in the game.

Basha³

ba-sha

English: A leader of soldiers or naval forces

Example (Swahili):

Basha aliongoza jeshi vitani.

Example (English):

The commander led the army in battle.

Basha⁴

ba-sha

English: A bird with a red mark on its chest and tail

Example (Swahili):

Waliwinda basha msituni.

Example (English):

They hunted a bird with a red chest in the forest.

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