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Found 1754 word(s) starting with "S"

sidiria

/sidiria/

English: A brassiere; a garment for supporting the breasts

Example (Swahili):

Alinunua sidiria mpya dukani.

Example (English):

She bought a new bra from the shop.

sie

/sie/

English: Short form of "sisi" (we)

Example (Swahili):

Sie tunakubaliana na maamuzi hayo.

Example (English):

We agree with those decisions.

sielekezi

/sielekezi/

English: A verb that cannot take an object (intransitive verb)

Example (Swahili):

Kitenzi "lala" ni sielekezi kwa sababu hakina yambwa.

Example (English):

The verb "sleep" is intransitive because it doesn't take an object.

sifa¹

/sifa/

English: A good or bad quality; reputation

Example (Swahili):

Ana sifa nzuri kazini.

Example (English):

He has a good reputation at work.

sifa²

/sifa/

English: Fish oil

Example (Swahili):

Wanaongeza sifa kwenye chakula kwa afya bora.

Example (English):

They add fish oil to food for better health.

sifa³

/sifa/

English: Unique or distinguishing attribute; characteristic

Example (Swahili):

Upole ni sifa mojawapo ya kiongozi bora.

Example (English):

Kindness is one of the traits of a good leader.

sifa⁴

/sifa/

English: Information or report

Example (Swahili):

Alitoa sifa kuhusu maendeleo ya shule.

Example (English):

He gave a report on the school's progress.

sifatwilli

/sifatwilli/

English: Conflicting or contradictory characteristics

Example (Swahili):

Mtu anaweza kuwa na sifatwilli, mfano mkali lakini mkarimu.

Example (English):

A person can have conflicting traits, such as being strict yet kind.

sifia

/sifia/

English: To praise; to compliment

Example (Swahili):

Walimsifia kwa kazi nzuri aliyoifanya.

Example (English):

They praised him for the good work he did.

sifika

/sifika/

English: To become famous; to gain praise

Example (Swahili):

Mwandishi huyo amesifika duniani kote.

Example (English):

That author has become famous worldwide.

sifongo

/sifongo/

English: Sponge

Example (Swahili):

Alitumia sifongo kufuta meza.

Example (English):

He used a sponge to wipe the table.

sifu

/sifu/

English: To praise or glorify

Example (Swahili):

Tunamsifu Mungu kwa wema wake.

Example (English):

We praise God for His goodness.

sifuri¹

/sifuri/

English: The number zero

Example (Swahili):

Hesabu inaanza na sifuri hadi kumi.

Example (English):

The count starts from zero to ten.

sifuri²

/sifuri/

English: A thin wire; copper or aluminum material

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alitumia sifuri kuunganisha nyaya.

Example (English):

The technician used copper wire to connect the cables.

siga¹

/siga/

English: To get dirty or stained (color fading)

Example (Swahili):

Rangi ya ukuta imesiga kutokana na mvua.

Example (English):

The wall color has faded due to rain.

siga²

/siga/

English: To oppose; to speak against

Example (Swahili):

Alisiga maamuzi ya kamati.

Example (English):

He opposed the committee's decision.

siga³

/siga/

English: See "sigaa²."

Example (Swahili):

Maana ya siga ni kama ya sigaa ya pili.

Example (English):

The meaning of siga is the same as the second sigaa.

siga⁴

/siga/

English: See "sigara."

Example (Swahili):

Siga hutumika pia kumaanisha sigara.

Example (English):

Siga is also used to mean a cigarette.

sigaa¹

/sigaa/

English: A large Cuban cigar

Example (Swahili):

Alivuta sigaa kubwa kutoka Havana.

Example (English):

He smoked a large Cuban cigar.

sigaa²

/sigaa/

English: Clothes stiffened by dirt

Example (Swahili):

Nguo zangu zimesigaa kwa sababu hazijaoshwa wiki mbili.

Example (English):

My clothes have stiffened because they haven't been washed for two weeks.

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