Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/usaˈfidi/
English: A literary term; euphemism.
Alitumia usafidi kueleza jambo bila kumkera mtu.
He used a euphemism to express something politely.
/usaˈfidi/
English: 1. Being clean/tidy; 2. Being clear/white.
Maji haya yana usafidi mkubwa.
This water has great clarity.
/usaˈfihi/
English: Arrogance, insolence; pride.
Usafihi wake ulimfanya apoteze marafiki.
His arrogance made him lose friends.
/usafiˈkaji/
English: The state of being clear or clean after something has left.
Usafikaji wa hewa baada ya mvua ulileta baridi.
The clearing of the air after rain brought coolness.
/usaˈfiri/
English: 1. Travel; 2. Transport business; 3. Mode of travel.
Usafiri wa mabasi umekuwa bora zaidi sasa.
Bus transport has improved greatly now.
/usafiriˈʃaji/
English: The act of transporting passengers or goods.
Usafirishaji wa mizigo unahitaji leseni.
The transportation of goods requires a license.
/usafiˈʃaji/
English: The process or act of cleaning or purifying.
Usafishaji wa maji unafanywa kila siku.
Water purification is done daily.
/usaˈgaji/
English: Lesbianism; homosexual acts between women.
Usagaji ni tabia isiyokubalika katika jamii yao.
Lesbianism is not accepted in their community.
/usaˈgaji/
English: The act of grinding grain.
Usagaji wa mahindi unahitaji nguvu.
Grinding maize requires effort.
/usaˈɣiri/
English: Youth, childhood.
Usaghiri ni kipindi cha kujifunza maisha.
Youth is a time to learn about life.
/usagiˈʃaji/
English: The act of milling grain using a machine.
Usagishaji wa unga unafanywa kiwandani.
The milling of flour is done at the factory.
/uˈsaha/
English: Pus from an abscess or wound.
Daktari aliondoa usaha kutoka kwenye kidonda.
The doctor removed pus from the wound.
/usahaˈulifu/
English: Forgetfulness.
Usahaulifu umemsababishia matatizo kazini.
Forgetfulness has caused him problems at work.
/usahaˈulifu/
English: Amnesia due to illness, accident, etc.
Baada ya ajali, alipata usahaulifu wa muda.
After the accident, he suffered temporary amnesia.
/usaˈhibu/
English: Friendship, companionship.
Usahibu wao ulianza tangu utotoni.
Their friendship began in childhood.
/usaˈhihi/
English: 1. Truth; 2. Accuracy, correctness.
Usahihi wa taarifa ni muhimu kabla ya kuchapisha.
The accuracy of information is vital before publishing.
/usahihiˈʃaji/
English: The act of correcting or proofreading writings.
Usahihishaji wa makala unahitaji umakini.
Proofreading an article requires careful attention.
/usahiliˈʃo/
English: The act of simplifying something.
Usahilisho wa somo ulisaidia wanafunzi kuelewa.
Simplifying the lesson helped the students understand.
/usaiˈdizi/
English: The act of helping; assistance.
Alitoa usaidizi kwa maskini.
He offered help to the poor.
/uˈsaili/
English: 1. Interrogation; 2. Interview.
Usaili wa kazi utafanyika kesho.
The job interview will take place tomorrow.
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