Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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maː-ana
English: Value or importance of something; weight
Kitabu hiki kina maana kubwa kwa jamii.
This book has great importance for society.
maː-ana
English: Wisdom, intelligence, respect; a person of respect
Mzee huyu ni mtu wa maana kijijini.
This elder is a respected person in the village.
maː-ana
English: Because; so that
Alikaa nyumbani maana alikuwa mgonjwa.
He stayed home because he was sick.
maː-anani
English: With intelligence (in mind). tia maanani – pay attention; value; consider important
Tia maanani maneno ya mwalimu wako.
Pay attention to your teacher's words.
maː-andalio
English: 1. Preparation of cooking and serving food. 2. Preparations for a specific activity
Maandalio ya sherehe yalikuwa tayari.
The preparations for the ceremony were ready.
maː-andalizi
English: Preparations to complete or fulfill something; arrangements
Maandalizi ya safari yalifanyika jana.
The travel arrangements were made yesterday.
maː-andamano
English: A procession of people for a specific purpose, especially to protest or show dissatisfaction/support
Maandamano ya wanafunzi yalifanyika mjini.
Student demonstrations took place in town.
maː-andiko
English: 1. Written work by a person or organization. 2. A collection of written words or explanations
Biblia ni maandiko matakatifu.
The Bible is holy scripture.
maː-anga
English: Transparent; allowing light to pass through
Kioo hiki ni maanga.
This glass is transparent.
maː-anga
English: 1. A ray of light penetrating through cracks or holes in a wall or window. 2. An opening in a wall allowing light to enter or pass through
Jua liliingia kwa maanga ya ukuta.
The sun entered through the crack in the wall.
maː-anganizi
English: Great damage; destruction
Kimbunga kilisababisha maanganizi makubwa.
The hurricane caused massive destruction.
maː-anganizo
English: State of causing great damage or destruction; flood, catastrophe, ruin
Mvua kubwa ilisababisha maanganizo ya mazao.
The heavy rain caused the ruin of crops.
maː-angavu
English: Calm and undisturbed; very calm. maji male maangavu – do not underestimate something that looks harmless, it may cause harm
Uso wake ulikuwa maangavu kama mtoto.
His face was calm like that of a child.
maː-anguko
English: Waterfalls
Maanguko ya Victoria ni kivutio kikubwa cha watalii.
Victoria Falls is a major tourist attraction.
maː-anisha
English: To mean; to intend; to make clear the intended meaning
Ulitaka kusema nini hasa unapo maanisha hivyo?
What exactly did you mean when you said that?
maː-apizo
English: Words spoken by one person against another to invoke harm or curses; curse
Walisema maapizo dhidi ya adui zao.
They uttered curses against their enemies.
maː-arasi
English: A person who does not use intelligence; fool; stubbornly hard to understand
Yule maarasi hakujali ushauri wowote.
That fool ignored all advice.
maː-arasi
English: A stick used to carry or lift loads; carrying pole
Alibeba ndovu kwa maarasi.
He carried the elephant tusks with a carrying pole.
maː-arasi
English: A measure of two debes (containers) that can be carried on a carrying pole
Alinunua unga kwa kipimo cha maarasi.
He bought flour by the measure of two debes.
maː-aribu
English: See maarubu (intention)
Kazi yake ilikuwa kwa maaribu mema.
His work was with good intentions.
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