Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/ˈmitu/
English: A type of small parrot.
Mitu wana rangi ya kijani na hupenda matunda.
These small parrots are green and love fruit.
/miˈudʒa/
English: 1. Troubles or misfortunes. 2. Unusual events. 3. Tricks or malice.
Alipitia miuja mingi kabla ya kufanikiwa.
He went through many troubles before succeeding.
/miˈundo/
English: (Linguistics) Syntax or sentence structure.
Mwalimu wa lugha alifundisha miundo ya sentensi.
The language teacher taught sentence structures.
/miundoˈmbinu/
English: Infrastructure; physical systems of transport, energy, etc.
Serikali inawekeza katika kuboresha miundombinu.
The government is investing in improving infrastructure.
/miˈwani/
English: 1. Eyeglasses. 2. (Idiom) To get drunk or pretend not to see.
Alivaa miwani kuzuia jua.
He wore glasses to block the sun.
/miˈje/
English: I; me (emphatic form).
Miye nitaenda kesho asubuhi.
I myself will go tomorrow morning.
/miˈjoŋɡwa/
English: Abroad; overseas.
Anaishi miyongwa kwa sasa.
He is living abroad now.
/miˈzani/
English: 1. Scales or balance. 2. (Poetry) Meter. 3. Calmness or composure.
Shairi hili lina mizani sahihi.
This poem has the correct meter.
/mizaˈnia/
English: Balance sheet; a financial statement.
Kampuni ilitoa mizania yake ya mwaka jana.
The company released its financial balance sheet for last year.
/ˈmize/
English: 1. See malkia (queen). 2. A type of bird.
Neno mize linaweza kumaanisha malkia au ndege fulani.
The word mize can refer to a queen or a type of bird.
/miˈzeŋɡwe/
English: 1. A plot or scheme. 2. A state of confusion.
Alijikuta katikati ya mizengwe ya kisiasa.
He found himself caught in political schemes.
/miˈzuŋɡu/
English: 1. Secret or mysterious knowledge (e.g., magic). 2. Miracles or wonders.
Wazee walizungumza kuhusu mizungu ya kale.
The elders spoke about ancient mysteries.
/ˈmja/
English: 1. Person; human being. 2. (Idiom) mja mzito – a pregnant woman.
Kila mja ana hadhi sawa mbele ya sheria.
Every person has equal dignity before the law.
/mjaˈdala/
English: Debate or discussion.
Kulikuwa na mjadala mzito kuhusu elimu.
There was a heated debate about education.
/mjaˈfari/
English: A type of medicinal tree.
Magome ya mjafari hutumika kutengeneza dawa.
The bark of the mjafari tree is used to make medicine.
/mjaˈhidina/
English: A jihadist; one engaged in religious struggle.
Mjahidina alijitolea kwa imani yake.
The jihadist devoted himself to his faith.
/ˈmjaji/
English: One who comes or arrives.
Mjaji alionekana akikaribia kijiji.
The newcomer was seen approaching the village.
/mjaˈkaranda/
English: Jacaranda tree.
Mjakaranda hutoa maua ya zambarau msimu wa masika.
The jacaranda tree produces purple flowers in the rainy season.
/mjaˈkazi/
English: 1. Female slave. 2. Female domestic worker.
Zamani, mijakazi walifanya kazi ngumu majumbani.
In the past, maidservants worked hard in homes.
/mjalaˈina/
English: A condemnable person; a villain.
Watu walimwona kuwa mjalaina kwa vitendo vyake.
People saw him as a villain because of his actions.
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