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Found 396 word(s) starting with "R"

renga¹

/'renga/

English: To make a fool of someone; to deceive

Example (Swahili):

Marafiki walimrenga kwa utani.

Example (English):

His friends made a fool of him jokingly.

renge¹

/'renge/

English: Fool; idiot

Example (Swahili):

Usijifanye renge mbele ya watu.

Example (English):

Don't act like a fool in front of people.

renge²

/'renge/

English: A youth dance performed in a circle

Example (Swahili):

Vijana walicheza renge kwa furaha.

Example (English):

The youth danced in a joyful circle.

rengele¹

/ren'gele/

English: Fool; idiot

Example (Swahili):

Wenzake humwona kama rengel.

Example (English):

His peers see him as a fool.

repa¹

/'repa/

English: Rapper (musician)

Example (Swahili):

Repa huyo anajulikana kwa mashairi makali.

Example (English):

That rapper is known for his sharp lyrics.

reptilia¹

/rep'tilia/

English: Reptile

Example (Swahili):

Mamba ni miongoni mwa wanyama wa reptilia.

Example (English):

Crocodiles are among the reptiles.

rereja¹

/re'reja/

English: To speak incoherently; to talk excessively

Example (Swahili):

Alianza rereja baada ya kunywa sana.

Example (English):

He began talking incoherently after drinking too much.

reresha¹

/re'resha/

English: To be promiscuous

Example (Swahili):

Tabia ya reresha si nzuri kijamii.

Example (English):

Promiscuous behavior is not socially acceptable.

reresha²

/re'resha/

English: To have the habit of going from place to place; to like talking in groups

Example (Swahili):

Ana tabia ya reresha kila jioni.

Example (English):

He has a habit of roaming around and chatting every evening.

resi¹

/'resi/

English: To rev a car engine

Example (Swahili):

Dereva aliresi gari kabla ya kuondoka.

Example (English):

The driver revved the car before leaving.

retina¹

/'retina/

English: Retina (of the eye)

Example (Swahili):

Tatizo liko kwenye retina ya jicho.

Example (English):

The problem is in the retina of the eye.

rewa¹

/'rewa/

English: A large drum used to call people; the sound of that drum

Example (Swahili):

Rewa ilipigwa kuwaita wanakijiji.

Example (English):

The large drum was beaten to call the villagers.

reza¹

/'reza/

English: A hasp (metal fastener for a door)

Example (Swahili):

Mlango umefungwa kwa reza mpya.

Example (English):

The door is locked with a new hasp.

ria¹

/'ria/

English: Pretense; showing off

Example (Swahili):

Kazi ya ibada isifanywe kwa ria.

Example (English):

Acts of worship should not be done for show.

riadha¹

/ria'dha/

English: Athletics; sports

Example (Swahili):

Mwanafunzi huyo ni bingwa wa riadha.

Example (English):

That student is a champion in athletics.

riahi¹

/ri'ahi/

English: Flatulence; gas in the stomach

Example (Swahili):

Alilalamika kuwa na riah.

Example (English):

He complained of stomach gas.

riaka¹

/ri'aka/

English: Quiver (for arrows)

Example (Swahili):

Mshale alihifadhiwa kwenye riaka.

Example (English):

The arrow was kept in the quiver.

riale¹

/'riale/

English: Currency of some Arab countries; something very similar

Example (Swahili):

Alilipa kwa sarafu ya riale.

Example (English):

He paid with the riyal currency.

riaria¹

/ria'ria/

English: To be busy; to be occupied with a task

Example (Swahili):

Mama alikuwa ria'ria jikoni siku nzima.

Example (English):

Mother was busy in the kitchen all day.

riba¹

/'riba/

English: Interest (on a loan); usury

Example (Swahili):

Benki inapiga marufuku mikopo yenye riba kubwa.

Example (English):

The bank prohibits loans with high interest.

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