Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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ki-un-ga-nwa-na
English: The umbilical cord
Kiunganwana cha mtoto kilikatwa baada ya kuzaliwa.
The child's umbilical cord was cut after birth.
ki-un-gi-o
English: A connector; something used for joining
Fundi alitumia kiungio kuunganisha nyaya.
The technician used a connector to join the wires.
ki-un-go
English: A joint in the body (e.g., knee, elbow)
Alivunjika kiungo cha mguu.
He broke a joint in his leg.
ki-un-go
English: A junction or connecting point
Barabara hizi hukutana katika kiungo.
These roads meet at a junction.
ki-un-go
English: A spice or seasoning
Aliongeza kiungo cha mdalasini kwenye chai.
She added cinnamon spice to the tea.
ki-un-go
English: A person who connects or liaises; a link person
Yeye ndiye kiungo kati ya walimu na wanafunzi.
He is the link between the teachers and students.
ki-un-go
English: A midfielder (sports)
Kiungo wa timu alipiga pasi nzuri.
The team's midfielder made a good pass.
ki-un-go
English: A hyperlink (technology)
Alibofya kiungo cha tovuti.
He clicked the website hyperlink.
ki-un-gu-ja
English: The Swahili dialect spoken in Zanzibar; basis of Standard Swahili
Kiswahili Sanifu kimejengwa juu ya Kiunguja.
Standard Swahili is based on the Kiunguja dialect.
ki-un-gu-li-a
English: Heartburn; burning sensation in the chest
Alilalamika kuumwa na kiungulia baada ya kula pilipili.
He complained of heartburn after eating chili.
ki-un-gwa
English: A document containing data represented by a hyperlink (computing)
Faili hili limehifadhiwa kama kiungwa.
This file is saved as a hyperlink document.
ki-un-gwa-na
English: In a civilized, urbane, or respectful manner
Alizungumza kiungwana na majirani.
He spoke politely and respectfully to the neighbors.
ki-u-no
English: The waist; the hip; the foundation of a building
Alifunga kamba kiunoni.
She tied a rope around her waist.
ki-u-no
English: The initial act of sexual intercourse; deflowering
Kitabu kilizungumzia desturi ya kiuno kwa jamii hiyo.
The book discussed the custom of deflowering in that community.
ki-u-pan-de-u-pan-de
English: Obliquely; indirectly
Alijibu swali kiupandeupande bila kueleza wazi.
He answered the question indirectly without being clear.
ki-va
English: The entrance of a fish trap
Samaki waliingia kupitia kiva cha mtego.
The fish entered through the entrance of the trap.
ki-va
English: A state of agreement; accord
Wanafunzi walikuwa na kiva kuhusu ratiba mpya.
The students were in agreement about the new schedule.
ki-van-ga-i-to
English: Great chaos, tumult, uproar
Kivangaito kilitokea sokoni baada ya vurugu kuanza.
Great chaos broke out in the market after the commotion began.
ki-va-zi
English: Clothing; anything that is worn
Alivaa kivazi cha harusi kilichopendeza sana.
She wore a very beautiful wedding dress.
ki-vi
English: A shove, push
Alimpa kivi kidogo kuondoa kizuizi.
He gave him a small shove to remove the obstruction.
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