Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/uʃaˈɾika/
English: Parish; a section within a diocese.
Usharika wa Mt. Joseph una waumini wengi.
St. Joseph parish has many congregants.
/uʃaˈufu/
English: 1. Arrogance; 2. Habit of complaining.
Ushaufu wake ulionekana alipokataa ushauri.
His arrogance was clear when he rejected the advice.
/uʃaˈufu/
English: 1. Flirtatiousness; 2. Coquettishness.
Ushaufu wake ulimvutia wanaume wengi.
Her flirtatious nature attracted many men.
/uʃaˈuɾi/
English: 1. Advice; 2. Expert opinion.
Alitoa ushauri wa kitaalamu kuhusu afya.
He gave professional advice about health.
/uʃawiˈʃi/
English: Persuasion, influence.
Ushawishi wake ulifanya wengi waunge mkono mradi.
His persuasion made many support the project.
/uʃawiˈʃi/
English: Influence, clout.
Ana ushawishi mkubwa katika jamii.
He has great influence in the community.
/uʃeˈha/
English: The work of a village elder or leader.
Usheha unahitaji hekima na uadilifu.
The role of a village elder requires wisdom and integrity.
/uʃeˈha/
English: A large crowd of people.
Usheha wa watu ulijitokeza kwenye tamasha.
A large crowd appeared at the festival.
/uʃeˈha/
English: A special area for elders during funerals.
Alikaa kwenye usheha akiwa na wazee wenzake.
He sat in the elders' section with his peers.
/uʃeˈha/
English: A type of grass.
Usheha huu hutumika kulisha mifugo.
This grass is used to feed livestock.
/uʃeˈhe/
English: The state of being an Islamic scholar; sheikh-hood.
Ushehe wake ulijulikana katika jamii nzima.
His status as a sheikh was known throughout the community.
/uʃeˈhe/
English: The ability to give wise counsel.
Ushehe ni kipaji cha kutoa ushauri wa busara.
Sheikh-hood is the gift of giving wise advice.
/uˈʃei/
English: And more; et cetera.
Tulinunua vitabu, kalamu, karatasi ushei.
We bought books, pens, paper, and more.
/uʃeliˈʃeli/
English: The Seychelles Islands.
Ushelisheli ni nchi ya visiwa katika Bahari ya Hindi.
Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.
/uʃeˈmasi/
English: The state of being a seminarian.
Ushemasi ni hatua ya kwanza kabla ya upadri.
Seminary training is the first step before priesthood.
/uʃeˈmasi/
English: The work of an altar server or acolyte.
Kazi ya ushemasi ni kusaidia padre wakati wa ibada.
The duty of an altar server is to assist the priest during service.
/uʃeˈmegi/
English: In-law relationship.
Ushemegi wao umeleta umoja katika familia.
Their in-law relationship has brought unity in the family.
/uʃenˈdea/
English: Drizzle or light rain.
Ushendea ulianza mapema asubuhi.
A light drizzle started early in the morning.
/uˈʃenzi/
English: 1. Barbarism; 2. Uncivilized behavior; 3. Foolishness; 4. Backwardness.
Ushenzi wake ulionyesha ukosefu wa adabu.
His barbaric behavior showed a lack of manners.
/uʃenˈzini/
English: A place far from civilization; the sticks.
Alizaliwa ushenzini mbali na miji mikubwa.
He was born in the countryside far from major towns.
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