Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/mta'ŋazaʤi/
English: A broadcaster or announcer on radio or TV.
Mtangazaji alitangaza habari za jioni kwa sauti ya kuvutia.
The presenter announced the evening news in an engaging voice.
/m'taŋe/
English: A weighing board or metal balance scale.
Mtange wa mizani ulionyesha uzito sahihi.
The weighing scale showed the correct weight.
/mta'ŋiata/
English: A native of the area stretching from Tanga to Machui.
Mtangi'ata anajulikana kwa lafudhi yake ya kipekee.
A Mtangi'ata is known for their distinctive accent.
/m'taŋgo/
English: A climbing or creeping plant; cucumber plant.
Mtango ulianza kuzaa matunda baada ya wiki tatu.
The cucumber plant began producing fruits after three weeks.
/mta'ŋulizi/
English: A pioneer or forerunner; one who comes first.
Mtangulizi wa chama hicho aliheshimiwa sana.
The pioneer of that organization was highly respected.
/mta'ŋuo/
English: The act of nullifying legality or removing validity.
Mtanguo wa mkataba ulifanywa kwa makubaliano ya pande zote.
The contract's annulment was done by mutual agreement.
/m'tani/
English: A joker or friendly teaser; close friend.
Mtani wake humchekesha kila siku kwa vichekesho.
His playful friend makes him laugh every day.
/mta'nuko/
English: Expansion or swelling caused by heat.
Mbao zilipata mtanuko baada ya kupigwa na jua.
The wood expanded after being exposed to sunlight.
/m'tanzi/
English: A fisherman who catches sardines with cloth nets.
Mtanzi alirudi na samaki wengi kutoka baharini.
The sardine fisherman returned with a big catch from the sea.
/mta'nziko/
English: A state of indecision or uncertainty.
Mtanziko ulitokea aliposhindwa kufanya uamuzi sahihi.
Confusion arose when he couldn't make the right decision.
/mta'nzuko/
English: A state of separation or disconnection.
Mtanzuko wa wapenzi hao uliwahuzunisha marafiki.
The breakup of those lovers saddened their friends.
/m'tapa/
English: (Rare) Possibly "mtapa" – a name or variant form needing context.
Mtapa huyo alitajwa katika hadithi za kale.
Mtapa was mentioned in ancient tales.
/mta'paʤi/
English: A boastful or arrogant person.
Mtapaji huyo alijisifu kuhusu mali ambazo hakuwa nazo.
That boastful man bragged about wealth he didn't have.
/mta'paɲiko/
English: State of disorder or confusion.
Baada ya mlipuko, kulikuwa na mtapanyiko mkubwa sokoni.
After the explosion, there was great confusion in the market.
/mta'pataʤi/
English: Someone with no firm stance; indecisive person.
Mtapataji hawezi kufanya uamuzi bila ushauri wa wengine.
An indecisive person cannot make a decision without others' advice.
/mta'pata'pa/
English: Restlessness; inability to stay still.
Mtoto alikuwa na mtapatapa mwingi wakati wa darasa.
The child was very restless during class.
/mta'piʃa/
English: A plant used to induce vomiting.
Wazee walitumia mtapisha kusafisha tumbo.
Elders used the mtapisha plant to cleanse the stomach.
/mta'pitapi/
English: A restless or anxious person; someone who changes their mind often.
Mtapitapi hawezi kukaa sehemu moja kwa muda mrefu.
A restless person cannot stay in one place for long.
/mta'po/
English: Trembling due to cold, illness, or fear.
Alianza mtapo baada ya kusikia sauti ya ajabu.
He began to tremble after hearing a strange sound.
/mta'po/
English: A type of rock containing minerals.
Watafiti waligundua mtapo wenye madini ya thamani.
Researchers discovered a rock containing valuable minerals.
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