Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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ma-aba
English: See makao (dwelling place)
Maaba yake yapo mjini.
His dwelling place is in the city.
maː-badi
English: A place of worship, e.g., temple, mosque, or church
Walienda maabadi kuomba.
They went to the temple to pray.
maː-bara
English: A room for scientific experiments or medical research; laboratory
Sampuli zilikaguliwa katika maabara.
The samples were examined in the laboratory.
maː-budu
English: The one worthy of worship; God
Waumini walimsifu Maabudu.
The believers praised God.
maː-budu
English: Objects worshipped by people following certain beliefs or religions
Sanamu zilihesabiwa kama maabudu.
Statues were considered objects of worship.
maː-budu
English: Believers or followers of a particular religion
Maabudu walikusanyika kwa ibada ya pamoja.
The believers gathered for communal worship.
maː-da
English: 1. Anything that has weight and occupies space; matter. 2. Anything that can be touched or seen
Sayansi huchunguza maada na sifa zake.
Science studies matter and its properties.
maː-damu
English: Since; because
Tutaanza sasa maadamu wote tupo.
We will start now since everyone is here.
maː-adeːni
English: A collection of metals like iron, copper, zinc, etc
Nchi hii imebarikiwa na maadeni mengi.
This country is blessed with many minerals.
maː-ðimisho
English: 1. A ceremony to remember or celebrate a day or event; celebration. 2. The manner of commemorating an event
Maadhimisho ya uhuru yalifanyika jana.
The independence celebrations took place yesterday.
maː-ðura
English: A person or people who do not attend an event or activity for a specific reason
Maadhura hawakufika shuleni kwa sababu ya mvua.
The absentees did not attend school due to the rain.
maː-ðura
English: Not attending an event for a specific reason
Alikuwa maadhura kwenye mkutano.
He was absent from the meeting.
maː-ðura
English: Insane; crazy
Walisema mtu yule ni maadhura.
They said that person is insane.
maː-adili
English: 1. Good conduct; teachings that guide a person well. 2. Principles; important rules to be observed
Walimu hufundisha maadili mema shuleni.
Teachers teach good morals at school.
maː-adili
English: (Kenya) See adili (virtue)
Wazazi wanahimiza maadili kwa watoto.
Parents emphasize virtue to children.
maː-adiya
English: A type of boat or small water vessel used to transport people, especially for crossing; a small ferry boat
Walivuka mto kwa kutumia maadiya.
They crossed the river using a small ferry boat.
maː-adumu
English: 1. Non-existent; not present in life. 2. Destroyed
Ufalme wa kale sasa ni maadumu.
The ancient kingdom is now destroyed.
maː-afa
English: 1. A tragic event; an event that causes sorrow or harm; disaster. 2. Something causing damage or danger; accident
Kimbunga kimesababisha maafa makubwa.
The cyclone caused great disaster.
maː-afikiano
English: Agreement; consensus on a matter; understanding, accord
Pande zote mbili zilikubaliana kwa maafikiano.
Both sides agreed by consensus.
maː-afuu
English: A person who deserves forgiveness, especially due to mental condition; a person with a disability or weakness deserves forgiveness
Mtu maafuu hasamehewa kosa lake.
A person deserving forgiveness is pardoned for his mistake.
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