Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/uvunˈd͡ʒad͡ʒi/
English: 1. The act of breaking or smashing. 2. Violation of morals or laws.
Uvunjaji wa sheria unaadhibiwa vikali.
The violation of laws is severely punished.
/uvunˈd͡ʒifu/
English: See uvunjaji.
Uvunjifu wa amani ni kosa kubwa kwa jamii.
Breach of peace is a serious offense in society.
/uvunˈd͡ʒifu/
English: A state that occurs when expectations fail.
Alipatwa na uvunjifu wa moyo baada ya kushindwa.
He experienced heartbreak after failing.
/uvund͡ʒiˈkad͡ʒi/
English: The act of being damaged or broken.
Uvunjikaji wa nyumba ulitokana na tetemeko la ardhi.
The breaking of houses was caused by an earthquake.
/uvuˈɾuŋɡu/
English: The state of being hollow inside.
Uvurungu wa mianzi huiruhusu kutengeneza sauti nzuri.
The hollowness of bamboo allows it to produce sound.
/uvuˈʃad͡ʒi/
English: The act of ferrying or taking across water.
Uvushaji wa watu kuvuka mto hufanywa kila siku.
Ferrying people across the river is done daily.
/uˈvuʃi/
English: The manner of ferrying.
Uvushi wa mizigo ulisimamiwa na mabaharia.
The ferrying of cargo was managed by sailors.
/uˈvuʃo/
English: See uvushaji.
Uvusho wa meli baharini ulianza alfajiri.
The sailing of ships began at dawn.
/uvuˈtad͡ʒi/
English: The act of pulling or drawing something.
Uvutaji wa kamba ulisaidia kuinua mzigo mzito.
Pulling the rope helped lift the heavy load.
/uvuˈtad͡ʒi/
English: The act of inhaling smoke, e.g., tobacco.
Uvutaji wa sigara una madhara kwa mapafu.
Smoking cigarettes is harmful to the lungs.
/uvutanaˈd͡ʒi/
English: The act of pulling each other; mutual attraction.
Uvutanaji wa pande mbili ulisababisha kamba kukatika.
The tugging from both sides caused the rope to snap.
/uvuˈtano/
English: 1. Gravitational force pulling objects down. 2. Mutual attraction.
Uvutano wa dunia unafanya vitu visidondoke angani.
Earth's gravity keeps objects from floating away.
/uvutiaˈd͡ʒi/
English: The act of being attractive.
Uvutiaji wa hoteli hiyo unawafanya watalii kurudi tena.
The hotel's attractiveness makes tourists return.
/uvuˈtio/
English: Attraction; appeal.
Mlima Kilimanjaro ni kivutio kikubwa cha watalii.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a major tourist attraction.
/uˈvuvi/
English: The act or occupation of fishing.
Uvuvi ni chanzo kikuu cha kipato kwa wakazi wa pwani.
Fishing is the main source of income for coastal residents.
/uvuˈvio/
English: The act or manner of blowing; a gust.
Uvuvio wa upepo ulizima mishumaa yote.
A gust of wind blew out all the candles.
/uvuˈvio/
English: (Theology) The power of the Holy Spirit enabling miracles.
Uvuvio wa Roho Mtakatifu unawatia nguvu waumini.
The inspiration of the Holy Spirit empowers believers.
/uwaˈili/
English: (Theology) The state of being close to or a friend of God; sainthood.
Uwaili wa mtu huonekana katika matendo yake mema.
A person's sainthood is shown through their good deeds.
/uwaˈili/
English: The state of having permission that allows a woman to have a husband.
Uwaili wake ulithibitishwa na wazee wa ukoo.
Her marital permission was confirmed by the clan elders.
/uwad͡ʒibiˈkad͡ʒi/
English: 1. Taking responsibility for actions. 2. Accountability.
Uwajibikaji kazini ni msingi wa mafanikio.
Accountability at work is the foundation of success.
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