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

ba-sha-sha

English: A state of great joy and happiness

Example (Swahili):

Nyumbani kulikuwa na bashasha baada ya ushindi.

Example (English):

There was joy at home after the victory.

Bashashi¹

ba-sha-shi

English: Cheerful; happy

Example (Swahili):

Yeye ni mtu bashashi kila mara.

Example (English):

He is always a cheerful person.

Bashashi²

ba-sha-shi

English: A person who is joyful

Example (Swahili):

Bwana huyo alikuwa bashashi katika sherehe.

Example (English):

That man was joyful at the celebration.

Bashiri¹

ba-shi-ri

English: To predict; to prophesy

Example (Swahili):

Nabii alibashiri tukio hilo.

Example (English):

The prophet foretold the event.

Bashiri²

ba-shi-ri

English: 1. To estimate occurrence based on evidence. 2. To bring good news

Example (Swahili):

Madaktari walibashiri kupona kwake.

Example (English):

The doctors predicted his recovery.

Bashiria

ba-shi-ri-a

English: To bring good news or prophecy to someone

Example (Swahili):

Alimbashiria habari njema.

Example (English):

He brought him good news.

Bashrafu

ba-shra-fu

English: 1. Introductory music before a main performance. 2. Instrumental music in taarab

Example (Swahili):

Bendi ilicheza bashrafu kabla ya wimbo mkuu.

Example (English):

The band played an introduction before the main song.

Basi¹

ba-si

English: 1. Therefore; for that reason. 2. Used to show consequence in narration

Example (Swahili):

Alifeli mitihani, basi hakupata kazi.

Example (English):

He failed the exams, therefore he didn't get the job.

Basi²

ba-si

English: A large vehicle for passengers; bus

Example (Swahili):

Walipanda basi kuelekea Arusha.

Example (English):

They boarded a bus to Arusha.

Basi³

ba-si

English: The end; limit

Example (Swahili):

Basi ya safari ilikuwa Nairobi.

Example (English):

The journey's end was Nairobi.

Basi⁴

ba-si

English: An expression meaning "enough" or "be quiet."

Example (Swahili):

Basi! Acha kupiga kelele.

Example (English):

Enough! Stop making noise.

Basi⁵

ba-si

English: Something done unwillingly or for formality's sake

Example (Swahili):

Alikubali basi kwa shingo upande.

Example (English):

He accepted just out of formality.

Basilika

ba-si-li-ka

English: A very large Catholic church; basilica

Example (Swahili):

Walitembelea basilika mjini Roma.

Example (English):

They visited the basilica in Rome.

Basiri¹

ba-si-ri

English: Wise, intelligent; discerning

Example (Swahili):

Alijulikana kama mtu basiri kijijini.

Example (English):

He was known as a wise man in the village.

Basiri²

ba-si-ri

English: To look carefully; to see clearly

Example (Swahili):

Alibasiri nyota angani.

Example (English):

He carefully observed the stars.

Basiri³

ba-si-ri

English: God who sees everything

Example (Swahili):

Waliamini Basiri anajua siri zote.

Example (English):

They believed God sees all secrets.

Basmati¹

bas-ma-ti

English: A type of long-grain rice with fragrance

Example (Swahili):

Waliwapikia wageni wali wa basmati.

Example (English):

They cooked basmati rice for the guests.

Basmati²

bas-ma-ti

English: A slender and attractive girl

Example (Swahili):

Walimwita basmati kwa umbo lake jembamba.

Example (English):

They called her basmati because of her slim figure.

Bastola

bas-to-la

English: A small firearm; pistol

Example (Swahili):

Polisi alipatikana na bastola.

Example (English):

The police officer was found with a pistol.

Batihi

ba-ti-hi

English: The pancreas

Example (Swahili):

Daktari alieleza kazi ya batihi mwilini.

Example (English):

The doctor explained the function of the pancreas.

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