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Found 1868 word(s) starting with "T"

tilifikish.a

/tilifikisha/

English: To destroy; to cause ruin.

Example (Swahili):

Moto ulitilifikisha nyumba zote kijijini.

Example (English):

The fire destroyed all the houses in the village.

tim.a

/ti'ma/

English: To destroy; to ruin.

Example (Swahili):

Kimbunga kilitima nyumba nyingi.

Example (English):

The storm destroyed many houses.

timamu

/ti'mamu/

English: Perfect; complete; excellent.

Example (Swahili):

Kazi yako ni timamu kabisa.

Example (English):

Your work is absolutely perfect.

timazi

/ti'mazi/

English: A plumb bob (used in building).

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alitumia timazi kuhakikisha ukuta unasimama wima.

Example (English):

The mason used a plumb bob to ensure the wall was upright.

timb.a¹

/tim'ba/

English: To trample; to stomp on something soft, e.g., mud.

Example (Swahili):

Alitimba tope njiani bila viatu.

Example (English):

He stomped in the mud barefoot.

timb.a²

/tim'ba/

English: To squander; to misuse wealth.

Example (Swahili):

Alitimba mali yake yote kwa anasa.

Example (English):

He squandered all his wealth on pleasures.

timb.a³

/tim'ba/

English: To annoy; to irritate; to trouble.

Example (Swahili):

Maneno yake yalimtimba sana.

Example (English):

His words really annoyed him.

timba¹

/'timba/

English: A string of beads or pearls; a necklace.

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa timba ya thamani shingoni.

Example (English):

She wore a valuable necklace around her neck.

timba²

/'timba/

English: A plant used for making alcohol.

Example (Swahili):

Wanaume walikusanya timba kwa kutengeneza pombe.

Example (English):

The men gathered the plant to make alcohol.

timbago

/tim'bago/

English: Chaos; tumult; uproar.

Example (Swahili):

Timbago lilizuka sokoni baada ya ajali.

Example (English):

Chaos erupted in the market after the accident.

timbe

/'timbe/

English: Unrefined ore.

Example (Swahili):

Walichimba timbe kutoka mgodini.

Example (English):

They mined unrefined ore from the quarry.

timbi

/'timbi/

English: A type of bracelet worn by women.

Example (Swahili):

Alinunua timbi ya fedha dukani.

Example (English):

She bought a silver bracelet from the shop.

timbug.a

/tim'buga/

English: To step carelessly in a dirty or muddy place.

Example (Swahili):

Alitimbuga matopeni bila kujali.

Example (English):

He stepped in the mud carelessly.

timbugi.a

/timbugi'a/

English: To wallow in a dirty place.

Example (Swahili):

Nguruwe walitimbugia matopeni.

Example (English):

The pigs wallowed in the mud.

timilifu

/timi'lifu/

English: Complete; fulfilled; perfect.

Example (Swahili):

Uongozi timilifu huleta maendeleo.

Example (English):

Perfect leadership brings progress.

timiri.a

/timi'ria/

English: To help; to assist; to support.

Example (Swahili):

Alitimiria rafiki yake katika shida.

Example (English):

He helped his friend in times of trouble.

timiz.a

/timi'za/

English: To fulfill; to complete.

Example (Swahili):

Timiza ahadi zako kila mara.

Example (English):

Always fulfill your promises.

timk.a

/tim'ka/

English: To run; to hurry; (of hair/feathers) to be ruffled.

Example (Swahili):

Alitimka mbio baada ya kusikia kelele.

Example (English):

He ran quickly after hearing the noise.

timl.a

/tim'la/

English: To be fulfilled; to be complete; to reach a required number.

Example (Swahili):

Sharti hili limetimla sasa.

Example (English):

The requirement has now been fulfilled.

timtimu

/tim'timu/

English: Disorganized; messy.

Example (Swahili):

Chumba chake kiko timtimu.

Example (English):

His room is messy.

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