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Chepusha

chepu-sha

English: To divert part of something (e.g., water)

Example (Swahili):

Walichepusha maji kuelekea shambani.

Example (English):

They diverted water toward the farm.

Chera

che-ra

English: To fail; to be struck by misfortune

Example (Swahili):

Mpango wao ulicheta ghafla.

Example (English):

Their plan failed suddenly.

Chera

che-ra

English: Target; state of danger

Example (Swahili):

Mnyama alilenga chera ya mwindaji.

Example (English):

The animal aimed at the hunter's target.

Cherehani

chere-hani

English: Sewing machine

Example (Swahili):

Mama alinunua cherehani mpya.

Example (English):

Mother bought a new sewing machine.

Cherehe

chere-he

English: Whetstone; grinding machine; bicycle gear wheel

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alitumia cherehe kukata chuma.

Example (English):

The craftsman used a grinding machine to cut metal.

Chereko

chere-ko

English: Laughter from celebration

Example (Swahili):

Nyumba ilijaa chereko usiku wa harusi.

Example (English):

The house was filled with laughter on the wedding night.

Cherema

chere-ma

English: Absorbent; unripe (food)

Example (Swahili):

Ndizi bado cherema, hazijakomaa.

Example (English):

The bananas are still unripe.

Cherewa

chere-wa

English: Hangover; type of dance/song with hidden meanings; narrative in song form

Example (Swahili):

Alikuwa na cherewa baada ya kunywa sana.

Example (English):

He had a hangover after drinking too much.

Chereza

chere-za

English: To sharpen

Example (Swahili):

Alichereza kisu kwa jiwe.

Example (English):

He sharpened the knife with a stone.

Cheri

che-ri

English: Type of fruit like plum

Example (Swahili):

Tulila matunda ya cheri bustanini.

Example (English):

We ate cherry-like fruits in the orchard.

Cheshi

che-shi

English: Funny, amusing

Example (Swahili):

Mcheshi huyo alipendeza kila mtu.

Example (English):

That comedian amused everyone.

Chesi

che-si

English: Small antelope; chess

Example (Swahili):

Walicheza mchezo wa chesi mchana kutwa.

Example (English):

They played chess all afternoon.

Chesisi

chesi-si

English: Chassis of a vehicle

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alibadilisha chesisi ya gari.

Example (English):

The mechanic replaced the chassis of the car.

Cheta

che-ta

English: To winnow grain

Example (Swahili):

Walichetwa nafaka kwa upepo.

Example (English):

They winnowed the grain with the wind.

Chete

che-te

English: Market; market day

Example (Swahili):

Siku ya kete kijiji kilijaa watu.

Example (English):

On market day, the village was full of people.

Chetea

chete-a

English: To breathe with difficulty

Example (Swahili):

Mgonjwa alichetea usiku kucha.

Example (English):

The patient breathed with difficulty all night.

Chetezo

chete-zo

English: Incense burner

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia chetezo wakati wa ibada.

Example (English):

They used an incense burner during the prayer.

Cheti

che-ti

English: Certificate; note

Example (Swahili):

Alipokea cheti cha masomo yake.

Example (English):

He received his certificate for his studies.

Chetu

che-tu

English: Our (plural, ki-/vi- class)

Example (Swahili):

Hii ni chombo chetu.

Example (English):

This is our tool.

Cheu

che-u

English: Someone who chews repeatedly; exclamation of warning; small bell used by healers

Example (Swahili):

Mzee huyo alikuwa cheu sana wakati wa kula.

Example (English):

That old man chewed repeatedly during meals.

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