Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Found 1754 word(s) starting with "S"
stova

/stova/

English: Electric stove

Example (Swahili):

Alipika chakula kwenye stova ya umeme.

Example (English):

She cooked food on an electric stove.

stovu

/stovu/

English: Kerosene stove

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia stovu wakati wa kukatika kwa umeme.

Example (English):

They used a kerosene stove during the power outage.

stroberi

/stroberi/

English: Strawberry

Example (Swahili):

Mtoto alipenda kula stroberi safi.

Example (English):

The child loved eating fresh strawberries.

stua

/stua/

English: See "shtua."

Example (Swahili):

Neno "stua" lina maana sawa na "shtua."

Example (English):

The word "stua" means the same as "shtua."

studio

/studio/

English: Studio; room for photography, art, or broadcasting

Example (Swahili):

Alirekodi wimbo wake mpya kwenye studio.

Example (English):

He recorded his new song in the studio.

stuli

/stuli/

English: Stool; small seat

Example (Swahili):

Aliketi kwenye stuli karibu na meza.

Example (English):

She sat on a stool near the table.

sua

/sua/

English: To rinse the mouth or cough and spit

Example (Swahili):

Baada ya kula, alisua kinywa chake kwa maji safi.

Example (English):

After eating, he rinsed his mouth with clean water.

suala

/suala/

English: Issue; matter for discussion

Example (Swahili):

Suala hili litajadiliwa kwenye mkutano.

Example (English):

This matter will be discussed at the meeting.

suasua

/suasua/

English: To hesitate; to delay; to procrastinate

Example (Swahili):

Usisuasua kuanza kazi zako.

Example (English):

Don't hesitate to start your work.

subana

/subana/

English: Thimble

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alitumia subana kulinda kidole chake.

Example (English):

The tailor used a thimble to protect his finger.

subiani

/subiani/

English: Evil spirit

Example (Swahili):

Watu waliamini subiani wanaishi msituni.

Example (English):

People believed evil spirits lived in the forest.

subihi

/subihi/

English: Lunch

Example (Swahili):

Walisubiri subihi kabla ya kuendelea na kazi.

Example (English):

They waited for lunch before continuing work.

subili

/subili/

English: Sap from a plant

Example (Swahili):

Subili hutumika kama dawa ya asili.

Example (English):

Plant sap is used as traditional medicine.

subira

/subira/

English: Patience

Example (Swahili):

Subira huvuta heri.

Example (English):

Patience brings blessings.

subiri

/subiri/

English: To wait; to be patient

Example (Swahili):

Subiri kidogo, atakuja sasa hivi.

Example (English):

Wait a moment, he'll be here soon.

subu¹

/subu/

English: To curse; to wish evil upon someone

Example (Swahili):

Usisubu mtu bila sababu.

Example (English):

Don't curse someone without reason.

subu²

/subu/

English: To mold or shape using cement

Example (Swahili):

Mafundi waliosubu tofali kwa ujenzi.

Example (English):

The builders molded bricks for construction.

subu³

/subu/

English: Mold

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia subu kutengeneza mapambo ya nyumba.

Example (English):

They used a mold to make house decorations.

subui

/subui/

English: One-seventh

Example (Swahili):

Alipata sehemu ya subui ya faida.

Example (English):

He received one-seventh of the profit.

subukua

/subukua/

English: To poke someone as a sign of disrespect

Example (Swahili):

Alimsubukua kichwani kwa mzaha.

Example (English):

He poked him on the head playfully.

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