Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/stalimu/
English: To reach puberty
Msichana alistalimu alipokuwa na umri wa miaka kumi na tatu.
The girl reached puberty at the age of thirteen.
/stambai/
English: To relax (informal; often used with sexual connotation)
Walistambai baada ya kazi ngumu.
They relaxed after a long day's work.
/stameni/
English: Stamen; the male reproductive part of a flower
Stameni hutoa chavua kwa ajili ya uchavushaji.
The stamen produces pollen for pollination.
/stamina/
English: Stamina; endurance
Mchezaji huyo ana stamina kubwa uwanjani.
That player has great stamina on the field.
/stanjii/
English: To clean oneself after using the toilet
Ni desturi kufanya stanjii baada ya haja ndogo.
It is customary to clean oneself after urination.
/stara/
English: Secrecy; concealment; hiding something shameful
Alitunza stara ya familia yake.
He kept his family's secrets.
/starehe/
English: To relax; to enjoy comfort
Alistarehe nyumbani mwishoni mwa wiki.
He relaxed at home over the weekend.
/starehe/
English: Comfort; leisure; life of luxury
Anaishi maisha ya starehe na utulivu.
He lives a life of comfort and peace.
/starehe/
English: Expression used in response to a welcome greeting
"Karibu!" – "Starehe!"
"Welcome!" – "Thank you!"
/starehesha/
English: To comfort; to make someone relaxed
Muziki ulmstarehesha baada ya siku ngumu.
The music comforted him after a tough day.
/stashahada/
English: Diploma; certificate
Alipokea stashahada yake ya ualimu.
She received her diploma in teaching.
/stata/
English: Ignition switch for a machine or vehicle
Hakuwasha gari kwa sababu stata iliharibika.
He couldn't start the car because the ignition switch was broken.
/stata/
English: Bacterial culture used in fermentation
Wanasayansi walitumia stata kuzalisha bidhaa mpya.
Scientists used the bacterial culture to produce a new product.
/statili/
English: To arrange in rows or a specific order
Walistatili viti ukumbini kwa utaratibu.
They arranged the chairs in the hall neatly.
/stawi/
English: To prosper; to flourish; to grow
Mimea inastawi vizuri wakati wa mvua.
Plants flourish well during the rainy season.
/stawisha/
English: To develop; to strengthen; to cultivate
Serikali inalenga stawisha kilimo cha kisasa.
The government aims to promote modern agriculture.
/steji/
English: Bus or vehicle stop
Abiria walishuka kwenye steji ya mwisho.
Passengers got off at the final stop.
/steki/
English: Boneless meat; steak
Alipika steki laini ya ng'ombe.
She cooked a tender beef steak.
/stempu/
English: Postage stamp
Alinunua stempu kuambatanisha kwenye barua.
He bought a stamp to attach to the letter.
/stendi/
English: Vehicle stand; stop
Mabasi yote husimama kwenye stendi kuu.
All buses stop at the main terminal.
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