Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/mˈkwapi/
English: Troublesome person.
Usiongee naye, ni mkwapi wa kila siku.
Don't talk to him, he's a daily troublemaker.
/mkwaˈpuaji/
English: Snatcher; one who grabs and runs.
Mkwapuaji alikimbia na pochi ya mama sokoni.
The snatcher ran off with the woman's purse at the market.
/mkwaˈpuzi/
English: See: mkwepuzi.
Angalia neno mkwepuzi kwa maana kamili.
See the word mkwepuzi for the full meaning.
/mˈkwara/
English: Type of tree used for canes or firewood.
Walikata mkwara kwa ajili ya kuni.
They cut the mkwara tree for firewood.
/mˈkware/
English: Promiscuous person; lustful animal.
Mkware huyo alijulikana kwa tabia zake mbaya.
That promiscuous man was known for his bad behavior.
/mkwaˈruzano/
English: Friction; disagreement.
Mkwaruzano ulizuka kati ya marafiki wawili.
A disagreement arose between the two friends.
/mˈkwaruzo/
English: Scratch mark.
Aliona mkwaruzo mdogo kwenye gari lake.
He noticed a small scratch on his car.
/mˈkwasi/
English: Rich person.
Mkwasi huyo alijenga nyumba kubwa mjini.
The rich man built a big house in town.
/mˈkwasi/
English: God (the Self-Sufficient).
Watu walimwomba Mkwasi awape baraka.
The people prayed to the Self-Sufficient God for blessings.
/mˈkwasi/
English: God (the Possessor of all).
Mkwasi ndiye mmiliki wa kila kitu duniani.
God is the possessor of all things on earth.
/mˈkwe/
English: In-law.
Mkwe wangu alifika nyumbani kwa chakula cha jioni.
My in-law came home for dinner.
/mkwɛˈaji/
English: See: mkwezi.
Tafuta neno mkwezi kwa maana kamili.
See the word mkwezi for the full meaning.
/mˈkweche/
English: Old, worthless vehicle or machine.
Alinunua mkweche wa gari kwa bei nafuu.
He bought an old, worn-out car at a cheap price.
/mˈkwelli/
English: Truthful person.
Mkwelli huongea ukweli bila woga.
A truthful person speaks honestly without fear.
/mˈkweme/
English: Climbing plant with oily seeds.
Mkweme hupandishwa juu ya miti mingine kama mzabibu.
The mkweme climbs on other trees like a vine.
/mˈkwemo/
English: Labored breathing sound.
Mgonjwa alisikika akiwa na mkwemo mzito usiku.
The patient was heard breathing heavily at night.
/mˈkwende/
English: See: mwingasiafu.
Angalia neno mwingasiafu kwa maana kamili.
See the word mwingasiafu for the full meaning.
/mkwɛˈpaji/
English: Someone who avoids responsibilities.
Mkwepaji huyo hakufika kazini tena.
That irresponsible person didn't show up to work again.
/mkwɛˈpuzi/
English: Thief; fraudster.
Mkwepuzi alikimbia baada ya kuiba pochi.
The thief ran away after stealing a purse.
/mkwɛˈpuzi/
English: One who cuts branches while harvesting.
Mkwepuzi hukata matawi ili kupata matunda yaliyoko juu.
The branch-cutter trims limbs to reach high fruits.
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