Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/tashi'ti/
English: A figure of speech using humor or sarcasm to expose societal decay; satire.
Riwaya hiyo ni mfano bora wa tashiti.
That novel is an excellent example of satire.
/tashi'ti/
English: An expression with sarcasm or mockery.
Alitoa tashiti iliyochekesha wote.
He made a sarcastic remark that made everyone laugh.
/tashi'ti/
English: 1. To annoy or provoke. 2. To mock or expose using sarcasm.
Alitashiti viongozi kwa maneno ya kejeli.
He mocked the leaders with sarcastic remarks.
/tash'kota/
English: A musical instrument shaped like a guitar; a mandolin.
Alipiga tashkota kwa ustadi kwenye tamasha.
He played the mandolin skillfully at the festival.
/tash'niti/
English: Discord, intrigue; a state of causing disagreement or division.
Kauli zake zilileta tashniti kati ya marafiki.
His words caused discord among friends.
/tashu'hudi/
English: Testimony; evidence.
Tashuhudi za kesi hiyo zilikuwa wazi.
The testimonies in that case were clear.
/tashu'hudi/
English: The act of reciting the Shahada during Islamic prayer.
Alisoma tashuhudi mwishoni mwa sala.
He recited the testimony of faith at the end of the prayer.
/tash'wiʃi/
English: A state of restlessness; doubt, anxiety, suspicion.
Alikuwa na tashwishi kuhusu uamuzi wake.
He was anxious about his decision.
/'tasi/
English: Oil used to lubricate and strengthen a rope or cord.
Walitumia tasi kulainisha kamba.
They used oil to lubricate the rope.
/'tasi/
English: A type of saltwater fish; ray or skate.
Wavuvi walipata tasi mkubwa baharini.
The fishermen caught a large ray fish at sea.
/tasi'fida/
English: A euphemism; a mild or indirect way of expressing something harsh.
"Amefariki" ni tasifida ya "amekufa."
"He has passed away" is a euphemism for "he has died."
/tasi'hili/
English: (Adverb) Quickly; without delay; swiftly.
Aliondoka tasihili baada ya kusikia habari hizo.
He left quickly after hearing the news.
/tasi'hili/
English: The act of making something simple; simplification.
Tasihili ya lugha inarahisisha mawasiliano.
Simplification of language makes communication easier.
/tasi'lima/
English: The state of accepting or agreeing to a condition.
Alionyesha tasilima kwa maamuzi ya baraza.
He showed acceptance of the council's decision.
/ta'siʃa/
English: To sterilize; to make something germ-free using chemicals.
Daktari alitasisha vifaa kabla ya upasuaji.
The doctor sterilized the instruments before surgery.
/tasi'tasi/
English: Plenty; having abundance.
Shamba limejaa mazao tasitasi.
The farm is full of abundant crops.
/ta'sjili/
English: See musajala (recorded).
Wimbo huo uko kwenye tasjili mpya ya studio.
That song is on the studio's latest recording.
/tas'limu/
English: Complete; fulfilled as required; entire.
Amefanya kazi kwa taslimu.
He completed the work fully.
/tas'limu/
English: Cash; money in physical form, not cheques.
Wateja walilipa kwa taslimu.
The customers paid in cash.
/tas'liti/
English: To like something very much; to be infatuated with.
Ameltasliti na muziki wa jadi.
He is deeply fond of traditional music.
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