Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/mɡhaˈni/
English: A singer; poet.
Mghani alitumbuiza kwa wimbo wa jadi.
The singer performed a traditional song.
/mɡhaˈɾi/
English: Circling around; going in circles.
Ndege walikuwa katika mghari juu ya mlima.
The birds were circling above the mountain.
/mɡhaˈzili/
English: A beloved; sweetheart.
Alimwandikia barua kwa mghazili wake.
He wrote a letter to his beloved.
/mɡhuˈʃi/
English: A forger; one who makes counterfeit items.
Polisi walimkamata mghushi aliyekuwa akitengeneza noti bandia.
Police arrested the counterfeiter who was making fake banknotes.
/mɡiˈɡisi/
English: A troublemaker; one who causes chaos.
Mgigisi wa darasa alisababisha vurugu wakati wa somo.
The class troublemaker caused chaos during the lesson.
/mɡiliɡiˈlani/
English: A small poisonous plant with round seeds used in sauces.
Watu wa pwani hutumia mgiligilani kama kiungo cha chakula.
Coastal people use the poisonous plant as a spice in food.
/mɡiˈmbi/
English: A traditional healer believed to cause rain.
Mgimbi alifanya tambiko kuomba mvua.
The rainmaker performed a ritual to pray for rain.
/mɡoˈdi/
English: A mine; a place where minerals are dug.
Mgodi wa dhahabu uko kilomita kumi kutoka mjini.
The gold mine is ten kilometers from town.
/mɡoˈɡoɾo/
English: Conflict; tension; struggle.
Mgogoro wa kisiasa uliathiri uchumi wa taifa.
The political conflict affected the nation's economy.
/mɡoˈɡoɾo/
English: Plot conflict in a story.
Mgogoro wa hadithi uliweka msisimko kwa wasomaji.
The story's conflict created suspense for readers.
/mɡoˈɡojo/
English: Serious advice given for future benefit.
Wazee walitoa mgogoyo kwa vijana kuhusu maisha.
The elders gave serious advice to the youth about life.
/mɡoˈli/
English: A type of water snake.
Mgoli alipatikana karibu na bwawa la kijiji.
The water snake was found near the village pond.
/mɡoˈli/
English: A title for a ruler's wife.
Mgoli alihusishwa na shughuli za kifamilia za kifalme.
The ruler's wife was involved in royal family affairs.
/mɡoˈlole/
English: A cloth worn like a robe.
Alivaa mgolole wenye rangi ang'avu wakati wa sherehe.
She wore a brightly colored robe during the celebration.
/mɡoˈloli/
English: See mgolole.
Wanawake wa pwani huvaa mgololi katika harusi.
Coastal women wear the robe during weddings.
/mɡoˈmadʒi/
English: A person who refuses to do something.
Mgomaji alikataa kabisa kushiriki katika mradi huo.
The refuser completely refused to take part in the project.
/mɡoˈmba/
English: A banana plant.
Mgomba hutoa matunda baada ya miezi tisa.
The banana plant bears fruit after nine months.
/mɡoˈmba/
English: A term used by a youth to refer to a housemate.
Mgomba wangu alichelewa kurudi nyumbani jana.
My housemate came home late yesterday.
/mɡombaˈkofi/
English: A plant resembling a banana tree that grows on trees.
Mgombakofi hupatikana zaidi kwenye misitu yenye unyevu.
The banana-like plant grows mostly in humid forests.
/mɡombaˈniʃi/
English: A person who causes conflict or instigates others.
Mgombanishi alijulikana kwa kueneza fitina kijijini.
The instigator was known for spreading discord in the village.
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