Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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saˈlale
English: See: salaalai.
Salale! Hilo jambo lilinishangaza sana.
Oh my! That thing really surprised me.
saˈlama
English: State of calm; absence of noise or disturbance.
Usiku huu ni wa salama na utulivu.
Tonight is peaceful and quiet.
saˈlama
English: Safe; undamaged; without any problems.
Tumefika salama nyumbani.
We arrived home safely.
saˈlama
English: Response to a well-wishing question: "I'm fine, thank you!"
"Habari yako?" "Salama, asante."
"How are you?" "I'm fine, thank you."
salaˈmaki
English: A leafy plant used as a stomach cleanser.
Salamaki hutumika kutibu matatizo ya tumbo.
The salamaki plant is used to treat stomach problems.
salaˈmati
English: A rope tied to a ship's mast.
Wavuvi walifunga salamati ili kushikilia tanga.
The fishermen tied the rope to secure the sail.
saˈlamu
English: Greeting; expression of good wishes.
Alitoa salamu za amani kwa wote.
He gave greetings of peace to everyone.
saˈlamu
English: Message sent through someone; regards.
Nipe salamu zako kwa familia yako.
Give my regards to your family.
saˈlata
English: Gossip; one who spreads news to cause conflict.
Salata hufanya watu wakosane.
Gossip causes people to quarrel.
saˈlata
English: Evil trickery.
Hila zake za salata zilijulikana baadaye.
His evil tricks were discovered later.
saˈlata
English: Insensitive; without caring feelings.
Alionekana mtu salata asiyejali wengine.
He appeared insensitive and uncaring toward others.
salataˈmtaa
English: See: kisalatamtaa.
Alitumia msemo wa salatamtaa kueleza mzaha.
He used the street slang word to make a joke.
saˈlehe
English: A type of fish with a white belly and brown back with white stripes.
Wavuvi walivua samaki wa salehe asubuhi.
The fishermen caught salehe fish in the morning.
saˈlfa
English: Sulfur; a yellow mineral used in matches or explosives.
Salfa hutumika kutengeneza baruti.
Sulfur is used to make explosives.
saˈli
English: Perform the prayer; worship God.
Usisahau kusali kabla ya kulala.
Don't forget to pray before sleeping.
saˈlia
English: Remain; be left over.
Keki ndogo ilisalia mezani.
A small piece of cake remained on the table.
saˈlia
English: Continue to stay in a place; reside.
Walisalia mjini hata baada ya mvua kubwa.
They stayed in town even after the heavy rain.
saˈlia
English: Perform worship at a specific place; pray for a specific reason; pray for a deceased person before burial.
Walikusanyika kusalia marehemu kabla ya mazishi.
They gathered to pray for the deceased before burial.
saliˈmia
English: Greet; wave to someone; send greetings to someone.
Alinisalimia kwa tabasamu.
She greeted me with a smile.
saliˈmika
English: Be saved from danger or disaster.
Abiria wote walimika baada ya ajali ya basi.
All passengers were safe after the bus accident.
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