Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/'rara/
English: To wander
Alirara porini kwa siku tatu.
He wandered in the forest for three days.
/'rara/
English: A poetic composition to flatter or soothe someone
Mshairi aliandika rara kwa mke wake.
The poet composed a flattering poem for his wife.
/raˈraa/
English: To be confused or perplexed; to be at a loss for words
Aliraraa baada ya kuulizwa swali gumu.
He was left speechless after being asked a hard question.
/ra'rua/
English: To tear to pieces
Alirarua barua kwa hasira.
He tore the letter apart in anger.
/ra'ruka/
English: To be torn; to be in tatters
Shati lake limeraruka vibaya.
His shirt is badly torn.
/ra'sala/
English: Washing machine
Wananunua rasala mpya kwa nyumba yao.
They are buying a new washing machine for their home.
/ra'samu/
English: Draughtsman; person who makes drafts or technical drawings
Rasamu huyo alichora ramani ya nyumba.
The draftsman drew the house plan.
/ra'shada/
English: Guidance; moral goodness; integrity
Kiongozi huyo ana rashada katika maamuzi yake.
That leader shows integrity in his decisions.
/rasha'rasha/
English: Light, drizzling rain
Rasharasha ilinyesha asubuhi.
A light drizzle fell in the morning.
/'rashi/
English: Corrupt; one who likes to receive bribes
Afisa rashi alikamatwa kazini.
The corrupt officer was caught at work.
/ra'shia/
English: To sprinkle water on something
Walirashia maji kwenye maua.
They sprinkled water on the flowers.
/ra'shia/
English: To do something hastily and carelessly
Usirashie kazi bila umakini.
Don't do the work hastily and carelessly.
/'rasi/
English: Cape; headland (land projecting into the sea)
Rasi ya Good Hope iko Afrika Kusini.
The Cape of Good Hope is in South Africa.
/'rasi/
English: Head
Aligongwa rasi na mpira.
He was hit on the head by the ball.
/'rasi/
English: Head of a student dormitory or college
Rasi wa bweni alizungumza na wanafunzi.
The dorm head spoke with the students.
/'rasi/
English: Peak; summit
Tulipanda hadi rasi ya mlima.
We climbed to the peak of the mountain.
/rasi'beri/
English: Raspberry
Tulikula matunda ya rasiberi bustanini.
We ate raspberries in the garden.
/rasi'limali/
English: Resources; assets
Nchi yetu ina rasilimali nyingi asilia.
Our country has many natural resources.
/rasi'limali watu/
English: Human resources
Rasilimaliwatu ni nguzo muhimu ya maendeleo.
Human resources are a key pillar of development.
/rasi'lmali/
English: Resources; assets
Kampuni ina raslmali nyingi za kifedha.
The company has many financial assets.
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