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Found 906 word(s) starting with "J"
jidhihirisha

ji-dhi-hi-ri-sha

English: Appear openly; reveal yourself

Example (Swahili):

Aliamua kujidhihirisha hadharani

Example (English):

He decided to reveal himself in public

jidhili

ji-dhi-li

English: 1. Act submissive for personal gain. 2. Trouble yourself

Example (Swahili):

Alijidhili kwa kutafuta msaada

Example (English):

He humbled himself to seek help

jidhulumu

ji-dhu-lu-mu

English: Commit an act that results in self-harm or punishment

Example (Swahili):

Kwa wizi wake, alijidhulumu mwenyewe

Example (English):

Through his theft, he harmed himself

jidodesha

ji-do-de-sha

English: Do something to make others admire you

Example (Swahili):

Alijidodesha kwa nguo nzuri

Example (English):

He dressed up to be admired

jidukiza

ji-du-ki-za

English: Intrude; involve yourself in matters that don't concern you

Example (Swahili):

Alijidukiza kwenye mazungumzo ya watu

Example (English):

He intruded into people's conversation

jidunisha

ji-du-ni-sha

English: See jidhalilisha (degrade yourself)

Example (Swahili):

Alijidunisha mbele ya wageni

Example (English):

He degraded himself before the guests

jieleza

ji-e-le-za

English: 1. State what you want; introduce yourself. 2. Explain yourself

Example (Swahili):

Alijieleza vizuri mbele ya kamati

Example (English):

He explained himself well before the committee

jielimisha

ji-e-li-mi-sha

English: Educate yourself; self-learn

Example (Swahili):

Alijielimisha kupitia vitabu

Example (English):

He educated himself through books

jiendea

ji-en-de-a

English: Leave a place without a strong reason

Example (Swahili):

Alijiendea bila kuaga

Example (English):

He left without saying goodbye

jiendeleza

ji-en-de-le-za

English: 1. Improve yourself in knowledge. 2. Take steps to strengthen yourself economically

Example (Swahili):

Alijiendeleza kwa kusoma zaidi

Example (English):

He improved himself by studying more

jiendesha¹

ji-en-de-sha

English: Manage your basic needs

Example (Swahili):

Anaweza kujiendesha bila msaada

Example (English):

He can manage himself without help

jiendesha²

ji-en-de-sha

English: (Of a machine) Work automatically without human input

Example (Swahili):

Gari linaweza kujiendesha lenyewe

Example (English):

The car can drive itself

jiepusha

ji-e-pu-sha

English: Keep away from something or someone

Example (Swahili):

Alijiepusha na marafiki wabaya

Example (English):

He kept away from bad friends

jifa

ji-fa

English: Corpse; lifeless body

Example (Swahili):

Jifa lilipatikana ufukweni

Example (English):

A corpse was found on the shore

jifahamu

ji-fa-ha-mu

English: 1. Know yourself. 2. Be self-aware in actions

Example (Swahili):

Ni muhimu kujifahamu kabla ya kuamua

Example (English):

It is important to know yourself before deciding

jifaharisha

ji-fa-ha-ri-sha

English: Boast; show pride

Example (Swahili):

Alijifaharisha kwa mali yake

Example (English):

He boasted of his wealth

jifanidi

ji-fa-ni-di

English: Praise yourself

Example (Swahili):

Alijifanidi kwa mafanikio yake

Example (English):

He praised himself for his achievements

jifanya

ji-fan-ya

English: Pretend to have ability or be in a state

Example (Swahili):

Alijifanya mgonjwa

Example (English):

He pretended to be sick

jifanyia

ji-fan-yia

English: Do something for yourself in a negative way

Example (Swahili):

Alijifanyia mambo yaliyomletea hasara

Example (English):

He did things that caused himself loss

jifaragua

ji-fa-ra-gua

English: 1. Show off; boast. 2. Do as you please without interference

Example (Swahili):

Alijifaragua mbele ya wenzake

Example (English):

He showed off in front of his friends

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