Kamusi ya Kiswahili
Learn Swahili with our comprehensive dictionary featuring pronunciation guides and example sentences
/mɡomˈbea/
English: A candidate; one who competes for a position.
Mgombea wa urais alihutubia wananchi jana.
The presidential candidate addressed the citizens yesterday.
/mɡombeˈadʒi/
English: See mgombea.
Mgombeaji huyo alikuwa na sera nzuri za maendeleo.
The candidate had good development policies.
/mɡombeˈzi/
English: See mgombea.
Mgombezi wa nafasi ya mwenyekiti alishinda kwa kura nyingi.
The contestant for the chairperson position won by many votes.
/mɡomboˈzi/
English: A liberator; one who fights for the rights of the oppressed.
Mgombozi wa taifa aliheshimiwa kwa ujasiri wake.
The nation's liberator was honored for his bravery.
/mɡoˈmo/
English: A strike; refusal to work.
Wafanyakazi walitangaza mgomo kudai mishahara bora.
Workers declared a strike to demand better wages.
/mɡoˈmvi/
English: A quarrelsome person.
Mgomvi wa mtaa alisababisha vurugu tena leo.
The quarrelsome neighbor caused trouble again today.
/mɡoˈndo/
English: Fighting; war.
Mgondo uliendelea kwa siku nyingi bila suluhisho.
The fighting continued for many days without resolution.
/mɡoˈŋɔto/
English: The sound of objects hitting each other; a beating.
Mgong'oto wa vyombo ulisikika jikoni.
The clattering of dishes was heard in the kitchen.
/mɡoˈŋɔto/
English: Beneficial advice.
Baba alimpa mwanawe mgong'oto wa busara kuhusu maisha.
The father gave his son wise and helpful advice about life.
/mɡoˈŋɡadʒi/
English: A trickster; a cheat.
Mgongaji alitapeli watu kwa ahadi za uongo.
The trickster deceived people with false promises.
/mɡoˈŋɡano/
English: Collision; clash of ideas or objects.
Mgongano wa magari ulitokea karibu na daraja.
A car collision occurred near the bridge.
/mɡoˈŋɡo/
English: The back of the body.
Alibeba mtoto mgongoni alipokuwa akifanya kazi.
She carried the baby on her back while working.
/mɡoˈŋɡo/
English: The sound of typing or hitting.
Mgongo wa mashine ulisikika ofisini.
The tapping sound of the typewriter was heard in the office.
/mɡoˈni/
English: An adulterer; one caught in bed with another's spouse.
Mgoni huyo alishtakiwa kwa kuvunja ndoa ya mtu mwingine.
The adulterer was charged with breaking another person's marriage.
/mɡoˈni/
English: A fool; ignorant person.
Mgoni hana busara ya kutofautisha mema na mabaya.
The fool lacks the wisdom to distinguish right from wrong.
/mɡoˈndʒwa/
English: A sick person; patient.
Mgonjwa alilazwa hospitalini kwa matibabu zaidi.
The patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
/mɡoˈno/
English: A type of fish trap shaped like a basket.
Mgono ulitumika kuvua samaki wadogo mtoni.
The basket trap was used to catch small fish in the river.
/mɡoˈnzo/
English: Swollen legs; elephantiasis.
Mgonzo ni ugonjwa unaosababisha miguu kuvimba.
Elephantiasis is a disease that causes leg swelling.
/mɡoˈɾo/
English: A toilet; latrine.
Mgoro wa shule ulijengwa upya mwaka huu.
The school latrine was rebuilt this year.
/mɡoˈsi/
English: An elder; brave man; hero.
Mgosi wa jamii aliongoza sherehe za kitamaduni.
The community elder led the traditional ceremony.
Quick Learning Tips
Practice Pronunciation
Pay attention to the pronunciation guides to improve your speaking skills.
Use Example Sentences
Study the example sentences to understand how words are used in context.