Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/uˈwaɾia/
English: Skill or proficiency in performance.
Uwaria wa mpishi ulionekana kwenye sahani aliyoandaa.
The cook's skill was evident in the dish he prepared.
/uˈwasa/
English: A plank used by builders to support walls during construction.
Wajenzi walitumia uwasa kuimarisha ukuta.
Builders used a plank to strengthen the wall.
/uwaˈsii/
English: The state of being appointed to execute someone's will.
Uwasi wake uliidhinishwa na mahakama.
His executorship was approved by the court.
/uwaˈsii/
English: The act of giving advice or counsel.
Uwasi wa wazee ulisaidia vijana kufanya maamuzi sahihi.
The elders' counsel helped the youth make wise decisions.
/uwasiliˈʃad͡ʒi/
English: The act of delivering or sending something.
Uwasi wa barua ulifanywa kwa haraka.
The delivery of the letter was done quickly.
/uwasiliˈʃad͡ʒi/
English: The presentation of a lecture or explanation before an audience.
Uwasi wa mada yake ulipokelewa kwa shangwe.
His presentation was received with applause.
/uˈwati/
English: A skin disease with itchy pimples; rash.
Uwati husababisha kuwashwa kwa ngozi.
The rash causes skin irritation.
/uˈwati/
English: See ukombati (a type of tree).
Uwati ni mti unaopatikana maeneo ya pwani.
The uwati tree is found in coastal regions.
/uˈwati/
English: 1. A whip used by herdsmen. 2. A whip used to stir fire.
Mchungaji alitumia uwati kumwongoza punda.
The herdsman used a whip to guide the donkey.
/uˈwatu/
English: A type of plant whose seeds are used as stomach medicine.
Uwatu hutumika kutibu matatizo ya tumbo.
Fenugreek is used to treat stomach ailments.
/uwaˈwati/
English: See uwati¹.
Ugonjwa wa uwawati unahitaji matibabu maalum.
The rash disease requires special treatment.
/uˈwayo/
English: A footprint; mark left by a foot in sand.
Uwayo wake ulionekana ufukweni.
His footprint was seen on the beach.
/uˈwazi/
English: 1. The state of being empty. 2. Having nothing inside or uncovered.
Uwazimo wa chombo hicho ulionyesha hakina kitu.
The openness of the container showed it was empty.
/uˈwazi/
English: The state of speaking or acting openly; transparency.
Uwazimo wa serikali unaongeza imani kwa wananchi.
Government transparency increases public trust.
/uˈwazi/
English: See uwanda² (open space).
Uwazimo wa eneo hilo uliruhusu upepo kupita vizuri.
The openness of that area allowed the wind to flow freely.
/uzinduˈzi/
English: The act of inaugurating or launching something for the first time; opening.
Uzinduzi wa hospitali mpya ulifanywa na rais.
The opening of the new hospital was officiated by the president.
/uzinduˈzi/
English: The act of reminding someone about something they have forgotten.
Uzinduzi wa kumbukumbu ulisaidia kumfanya akumbuke majibu.
The reminder helped him recall the answers.
/uzingat͡iaˈd͡ʒi/
English: The act or manner of considering something carefully; attentiveness.
Uzingatiaji wa maelekezo ni muhimu katika mitihani.
Following instructions carefully is important in exams.
/uzingaˈtivu/
English: The state of being considerate or attentive.
Mwanafunzi uzingativu hufanya vizuri masomoni.
An attentive student performs well in studies.
/uˈziŋɡe/
English: A circle; something that goes around.
Watoto walikaa katika uzinge wakicheza.
The children sat in a circle playing games.
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