Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Found 4396 word(s) starting with "K"

ku-du-ra

English: The power of God; divine will

Example (Swahili):

Kila kitu hutokea kwa kudura ya Mwenyezi Mungu.

Example (English):

Everything happens by God's will.

ku-du-si

English: A name of God (without negative attributes)

Example (Swahili):

Walimtaja Kudusi katika sala zao.

Example (English):

They mentioned Kudusi in their prayers.

ku-fa-ri

English: An unbeliever; an infidel

Example (Swahili):

Alionekana kama kufari kwa kutokufuata dini.

Example (English):

He was regarded as an unbeliever for not following religion.

ku-fi

English: A small bird (kimbulimbuli, kukusi)

Example (Swahili):

Ndege kufi aliimba juu ya paa.

Example (English):

The kufi bird sang on the roof.

ku-fi-ka

English: To arrive; to reach

Example (Swahili):

Walifurahi kufika salama nyumbani.

Example (English):

They were happy to arrive home safely.

ku-fi-na

English: A type of computer memory accessed randomly (RAM)

Example (Swahili):

Tarakilishi hii ina kumbukumbu ya kufina kubwa.

Example (English):

This computer has large random access memory.

ku-fu

English: Equality in status or suitability; a suitable match

Example (Swahili):

Waliaminika kuwa kufu katika ndoa yao.

Example (English):

They were believed to be well-matched in their marriage.

ku-fu

English: To be equal to; to resemble

Example (Swahili):

Uso wake unakufu na wa babake.

Example (English):

His face resembles his father's.

ku-fu-a-ti-a

English: Because of; as a result of

Example (Swahili):

Shule ilifungwa kufuatia mvua kubwa.

Example (English):

The school closed because of heavy rain.

ku-fu-li

English: A lock made of metal used to secure doors

Example (Swahili):

Mlango ulifungwa kwa kufuli kubwa.

Example (English):

The door was locked with a big padlock.

ku-fu-ru

English: To speak against religion; to blaspheme

Example (Swahili):

Alishtakiwa kwa kufuru dhidi ya dini.

Example (English):

He was charged with blasphemy against religion.

ku-fu-ru

English: The act of denying God or showing contempt for religion

Example (Swahili):

Maneno yake yalionekana kama kufuru kubwa.

Example (English):

His words were considered great blasphemy.

ku-ge-si

English: An anklet worn by women

Example (Swahili):

Mwanamke alivaa kugesi mguuni.

Example (English):

The woman wore an anklet on her leg.

ku-ha-ni

English: A Jewish priest

Example (Swahili):

Kuhani aliendesha ibada hekaluni.

Example (English):

The priest conducted the ritual in the temple.

ku-ha-ni

English: A traditional healer or diviner

Example (Swahili):

Watu walimwendea kuhani kutafuta ushauri.

Example (English):

People went to the healer to seek guidance.

ku-hu-si-a-na

English: Concerning; regarding; related to

Example (Swahili):

Walijadili masuala kuhusiana na elimu.

Example (English):

They discussed issues regarding education.

ku-hu-su

English: About; concerning

Example (Swahili):

Kitabu hiki kimeandikwa kuhusu historia ya Kiswahili.

Example (English):

This book is written about the history of Swahili.

ku-i

English: See ngagu

Example (Swahili):

Walimkuta kui msituni.

Example (English):

They found the bird kui in the forest.

ku-ju

English: A sieve made from coconut fibers

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia kuju kuchuja maji ya nazi.

Example (English):

They used a sieve made of coconut fibers to strain coconut milk.

ku-ju

English: A person with long unkempt hair

Example (Swahili):

Wakamuita kuju kwa nywele zake ndefu zisizochanwa.

Example (English):

They called him kuju because of his long uncombed hair.

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