Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/mʃta'ɾii/
English: See Mushtara.
Mshtarii alitajwa katika nyota za kale.
Mshtarii was mentioned among the ancient stars.
/mʃtu'kizo/
English: A surprise event; unexpected incident.
Waliandaa sherehe ya mshtukizo kwa rafiki yao.
They prepared a surprise party for their friend.
/mʃtu'kizo/
English: A literary feature involving suddenness.
Mshtukizo katika shairi lilileta msisimko.
The element of surprise in the poem created excitement.
/mʃtu'ko/
English: A state of being startled or shocked.
Alipata mshtuko baada ya kusikia habari za ajali.
He was shocked after hearing the news of the accident.
/mʃtu'o/
English: A stomach burn or internal irritation.
Mshtuo tumboni humfanya mtu ajisikie kuungua.
A stomach burn makes one feel internal heat.
/mʃu'biɾi/
English: An aloe plant used for medicine.
Mshubiri hutumika kutibu vidonda vya ngozi.
Aloe is used to treat skin wounds.
/mʃuɣuli'kiaʤi/
English: A person in charge of handling affairs; caretaker.
Mshughulikiaji wa mradi alihakikisha kazi inakamilika kwa wakati.
The project manager ensured the work was completed on time.
/mʃuɣu'lɪko/
English: Activity; busyness; engagement.
Mji ulikuwa katika mshughuliko mkubwa wa biashara.
The city was full of business activity.
/mʃu'gu/
English: Chewing tobacco.
Alitumia mshugu kila asubuhi baada ya chai.
He chewed tobacco every morning after tea.
/mʃuħu'diaʤi/
English: A witness; one who sees an event.
Mshuhudiaji alieleza alivyoona ajali ikitokea.
The witness described how the accident happened.
/mʃu'kiwa/
English: A suspect; one thought to have committed an offense.
Mshukiwa alikamatwa na polisi kwa uchunguzi zaidi.
The suspect was arrested by the police for further investigation.
/mʃu'ko/
English: A downward movement; descent.
Mshuko wa mlima ule ni hatari wakati wa mvua.
The descent of that mountain is dangerous during rain.
/mʃu'ko/
English: The period after prayer.
Walisubiri mshuko baada ya sala ya jioni.
They waited for the post-prayer time after evening prayer.
/mʃu'ko/
English: A sloping road; descent path.
Gari lilishuka kwa kasi kwenye mshuko mkali.
The car sped down the steep slope.
/mʃu'ku/
English: Chewing tobacco; same as mshugu.
Mzee alihifadhi mshuku mfukoni mwake.
The old man kept tobacco in his pocket.
/mʃu'ku/
English: A person who doubts another; skeptic.
Mshuku huyo hakukubali habari bila ushahidi.
That skeptic did not believe the news without evidence.
/mʃu'maː/
English: A candle; stick of wax for lighting.
Waliwasha mshumaa wakati umeme ulikatika.
They lit a candle when the electricity went out.
/mʃu'mbi/
English: A heap or pile of things.
Mshumbi wa vitabu ulipangwa mezani.
A pile of books was arranged on the table.
/mʃu'paʋu/
English: Brave; courageous; determined.
Mshupavu hakukata tamaa hata baada ya kushindwa.
The brave one didn't give up even after failing.
/mʃu'paʋu/
English: Stubborn; hard-headed; defiant.
Mtoto mshupavu alikataa kufuata maagizo.
The stubborn child refused to follow instructions.
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