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Found 4117 word(s) starting with "M"

Makovyoko

makovyo-ko

English: Disturbances; turmoil

Example (Swahili):

Mkutano wa hadhara ulisababisha makovyoko mjini.

Example (English):

The public rally caused disturbances in town.

Makozz

ma-kozz

English: Ivory ankle bracelets

Example (Swahili):

Wanawake wa kabila hilo walivaa makozz kwenye miguu yao.

Example (English):

The women of that tribe wore ivory ankle bracelets on their legs.

Makri

ma-kri

English: Misfortune; unpleasantness

Example (Swahili):

Alipitia makri mengi maishani mwake.

Example (English):

He went through many misfortunes in his life.

Maksai

mak-sai

English: Castrated bull

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia maksai kuvuta plau shambani.

Example (English):

They used a castrated bull to pull the plough in the field.

Maksara

mak-sara

English: Generous person

Example (Swahili):

Yeye ni maksara anayesaidia maskini.

Example (English):

He is a generous person who helps the poor.

Maksi

mak-si

English: Marks; scores; prize

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walipokea maksi mazuri baada ya mtihani.

Example (English):

The students received good marks after the exam.

Maktaba

mak-taba

English: Library; collection of books

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walikwenda maktaba kusoma vitabu.

Example (English):

The students went to the library to read books.

Maktabu

mak-tabu

English: Military court

Example (Swahili):

Kesi ya askari ilisikilizwa kwenye maktabu.

Example (English):

The soldier's case was heard in the military court.

Makubadhi

makuba-dhi

English: Decorated leather shoes

Example (Swahili):

Alinunua makubadhi sokoni.

Example (English):

He bought decorated leather shoes at the market.

Makubaliano

makubalia-no

English: Agreement; consensus

Example (Swahili):

Nchi mbili zilitia saini makubaliano ya kibiashara.

Example (English):

The two countries signed a trade agreement.

Makubazi

makuba-zi

English: See makubadhi

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa makubazi wakati wa sherehe.

Example (English):

He wore decorated leather shoes during the celebration.

Makubuli

maku-buli

English: Acceptable; approved

Example (Swahili):

Jibu lako ni makubuli kwa mwalimu.

Example (English):

Your answer is acceptable to the teacher.

Makubwa

ma-kubwa

English: Serious matters; arrogance

Example (Swahili):

Walijadili makubwa ya taifa bungeni.

Example (English):

They discussed serious national matters in parliament.

Makucha

maku-cha

English: Cruelty; oppression

Example (Swahili):

Wananchi waliteseka chini ya makucha ya utawala dhalimu.

Example (English):

Citizens suffered under the cruelty of a tyrannical rule.

Makufuru

maku-furu

English: Blasphemy; excess

Example (Swahili):

Alishtakiwa kwa makufuru dhidi ya dini.

Example (English):

He was accused of blasphemy against religion.

Makulaji

makula-ji

English: Food; meal

Example (Swahili):

Walipokea makulaji katika sherehe.

Example (English):

They received meals at the celebration.

Makuli

ma-kuli

English: Words; conversation

Example (Swahili):

Walibadilishana makuli mepesi walipokutana.

Example (English):

They exchanged light words when they met.

Makulima

makuli-ma

English: Farm produce

Example (Swahili):

Wakulima walileta makulima sokoni.

Example (English):

Farmers brought farm produce to the market.

Makullo

makul-lo

English: Being overwhelmed; shock

Example (Swahili):

Habari hizo zilimpeleka kwenye makullo.

Example (English):

The news sent him into shock.

Makumbusho

makumbu-ʃo

English: Museum; memorial

Example (Swahili):

Watalii walitembelea makumbusho ya kihistoria.

Example (English):

Tourists visited the historical museum.

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