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Found 918 word(s) starting with "N"
naima

/naima/

English: The peak of happiness; bliss

Example (Swahili):

Alikuwa katika hali ya naima.

Example (English):

She was in a state of bliss.

nairuzi

/nairuzi/

English: 1. The first day of the year. 2. New Year celebration in the Swahili calendar

Example (Swahili):

Walisherehekea Nairuzi kwa furaha.

Example (English):

They joyfully celebrated the New Year.

naitrojeni

/naitrojeni/

English: An odorless and colorless gas making up 80% of air; nitrogen

Example (Swahili):

Hewa ya naitrojeni hutumika viwandani.

Example (English):

Nitrogen gas is used in industries.

naizesheni

/naizeʃeni/

English: Favoritism due to acquaintanceship or connections

Example (Swahili):

Alipata kazi kwa naizesheni.

Example (English):

He got the job through favoritism.

najisi¹

/najisi/

English: Filth that prevents religious rituals until removed

Example (Swahili):

Alisafisha nguo zake kutokana na najisi.

Example (English):

He cleaned his clothes from impurity.

najisi²

/najisi/

English: To sexually assault someone without consent; to rape

Example (Swahili):

Sheria inakataza kabisa kunajisi mtu.

Example (English):

The law strictly forbids raping anyone.

najisika

/najisika/

English: To become dirty; to be in a state of impurity

Example (Swahili):

Alijisika baada ya kuanguka matopeni.

Example (English):

He became dirty after falling in the mud.

naka

/naka/

English: A female camel

Example (Swahili):

Naka alizaa ndama jana.

Example (English):

The female camel gave birth yesterday.

nakala

/nakala/

English: A copy of something; a reproduction

Example (Swahili):

Alitoa nakala ya hati hiyo.

Example (English):

He produced a copy of that document.

nakama

/nakama/

English: 1. Destruction; great disasters. 2. A flood

Example (Swahili):

Nakama iliharibu mashamba yote.

Example (English):

The flood destroyed all the farms.

nakawa

/nakawa/

English: Strong; healthy

Example (Swahili):

Yeye ni kijana nakawa.

Example (English):

He is a strong young man.

nakhwa

/nakhwa/

English: The feeling of highness after using marijuana or bhang

Example (Swahili):

Alionekana katika hali ya nakhwa.

Example (English):

He appeared to be in a high state.

naki¹

/naki/

English: To boast or praise oneself

Example (Swahili):

Anapenda kujinaki kila mara.

Example (English):

He likes to boast all the time.

naki²

/naki/

English: 1. To take the best part. 2. To remove dirt

Example (Swahili):

Walinaki majani mazuri shambani.

Example (English):

They picked the best leaves from the field.

nakiba

/nakiba/

English: A spokesperson or announcer for another

Example (Swahili):

Nakiba alitangaza ujio wa mfalme.

Example (English):

The spokesman announced the king's arrival.

nakidi¹

/nakidi/

English: Cash; money paid on the spot

Example (Swahili):

Alilipa kwa nakidi.

Example (English):

He paid in cash.

nakidi²

/nakidi/

English: To find fault; to criticize

Example (Swahili):

Alinakidi kazi ya mwenzake.

Example (English):

He criticized his colleague's work.

nakili

/nakili/

English: To make a copy or write down from dictation

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walinakili maneno ya mwalimu.

Example (English):

The students copied the teacher's words.

Nakiri

/nakiri/

English: One of the angels believed to question people after burial

Example (Swahili):

Waislamu huamini Nakiri huuliza maswali kaburini.

Example (English):

Muslims believe Nakiri questions people in the grave.

nakisi¹

/nakisi/

English: A shortage

Example (Swahili):

Kuna nakisi ya chakula sokoni.

Example (English):

There is a food shortage in the market.

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