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Found 1373 word(s) starting with "B"

Bwawa

bwa-wa

English: Large pool of water; dam

Example (Swahili):

Bwawa hilo linatumika kwa kilimo cha umwagiliaji.

Example (English):

That dam is used for irrigation farming.

Bwebwea

bweb-we-a

English: To loosen (like trousers slipping)

Example (Swahili):

Suruali yake ilibwebwea hadi miguuni.

Example (English):

His trousers slipped down to his feet.

Bwebweta

bweb-we-ta

English: To talk in sleep; to mutter

Example (Swahili):

Alibwebweta usingizini usiku kucha.

Example (English):

He talked in his sleep all night.

Bweda

bwe-da

English: To relax; to rest

Example (Swahili):

Baada ya kazi ngumu, alikwenda bweda nyumbani.

Example (English):

After hard work, he went home to rest.

Bwege

bwe-ge

English: A fool; stupid person

Example (Swahili):

Walimcheka kwa kumwita bwege.

Example (English):

They laughed at him calling him a fool.

Bweka¹

bwe-ka

English: To bark (dog); to shout orders

Example (Swahili):

Mbwa alianza kubweka kwa nguvu.

Example (English):

The dog began to bark loudly.

Bweka²

bwe-ka

English: The act of cloth tearing suddenly

Example (Swahili):

Suruali yake ilibweka alipokaa.

Example (English):

His trousers tore suddenly when he sat down.

Bwekenya

bwe-ken-ya

English: To remain uncovered; to leave a door open

Example (Swahili):

Mlango ulikaa bwekenya usiku kucha.

Example (English):

The door stayed open all night.

Bweko

bwe-ko

English: The sound of a dog barking

Example (Swahili):

Bweko la mbwa liliwashtua.

Example (English):

The barking sound of the dog startled them.

Bwelasuti

bwe-la-su-ti

English: An overall suit with shirt and trousers

Example (Swahili):

Wafanyakazi walivaa bwelasuti viwandani.

Example (English):

Workers wore overalls in the factories.

Bwende

bwen-de

English: A traditional garment for heavy work

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa bwende wakati wa kulima.

Example (English):

He wore a work garment while farming.

Bwengodume

bwen-go-du-me

English: A demon believed to have intercourse with women in their sleep

Example (Swahili):

Waliamini alishambuliwa na bwengodume.

Example (English):

They believed she was attacked by a demon.

Bweni

bwe-ni

English: Dormitory; hostel for students

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walilala bweni la shule.

Example (English):

Students slept in the school dormitory.

Bwenzi

bwen-zi

English: A tuft of hair; hair bun

Example (Swahili):

Alifunga nywele zake kwa bwenzi.

Example (English):

She tied her hair in a bun.

Bwerera

bwe-re-ra

English: To wander aimlessly; to roam about

Example (Swahili):

Alibwerera mitaani bila kazi.

Example (English):

He wandered the streets without work.

Bwerere¹

bwe-re-re

English: In abundance; in large amounts

Example (Swahili):

Watu walifika bwerere kushuhudia tamasha.

Example (English):

People arrived in large numbers to witness the festival.

Bwerere²

bwe-re-re

English: Free of charge

Example (Swahili):

Chakula kilitolewa bwerere.

Example (English):

Food was given for free.

Bwerere³

bwe-re-re

English: Worthless; valueless

Example (Swahili):

Aliona zawadi hiyo ni bwerere.

Example (English):

He saw that gift as worthless.

Bweshu

bwe-shu

English: A dull or quiet person; complainer

Example (Swahili):

Huyu kijana ni bweshu, hanaga uchangamfu.

Example (English):

This young man is dull, he has no cheerfulness.

Bweta¹

bwe-ta

English: A small chest or box for storing items

Example (Swahili):

Aliweka fedha zake ndani ya bweta.

Example (English):

He kept his money in a small box.

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