Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Found 2493 word(s) starting with "U"

/uama'na/

English: Trusteeship; safeguarding property for others

Example (Swahili):

Aliteuliwa kwa uamana wa mali ya kijiji.

Example (English):

He was appointed as a trustee of the village property.

/uambaa'ji/

English: Crawling; moving along the edges of a field in sports

Example (Swahili):

Uambaaji ulitumiwa kama mbinu ya kujificha uwanjani.

Example (English):

Crawling was used as a tactic to stay hidden on the field.

/uamba'ji/

English: Gossiping; slander

Example (Swahili):

Uambaji unaweza kuharibu uhusiano kati ya marafiki.

Example (English):

Gossiping can destroy friendships.

/uamba'ji/

English: Stretching skin on a drum

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alikuwa kazini katika uambaji wa ngoma mpya.

Example (English):

The craftsman was busy stretching skin on a new drum.

/uambataniʃa'ji/

English: Joining or attaching things together

Example (Swahili):

Uambatanishaji wa faili ulifanywa kwa uangalifu.

Example (English):

The attachment of files was done carefully.

/uambatʃo/

English: Fastening things together with a pin or clamp

Example (Swahili):

Uambatsho wa karatasi unahitaji kibano kizuri.

Example (English):

Fastening papers requires a good clip.

/uambiʃa'ji/

English: Affixation in grammar

Example (Swahili):

Uambishaji ni sehemu muhimu ya uundaji wa maneno.

Example (English):

Affixation is an important part of word formation.

/uambu'aʤi/

English: Peeling; removing outer skin

Example (Swahili):

Uambuaji wa maembe ulifanywa kwa kisu kikali.

Example (English):

The peeling of mangoes was done with a sharp knife.

/uambukiza'ji/

English: Spreading or transmitting disease

Example (Swahili):

Uambukizaji wa magonjwa unaweza kuzuiwa kwa usafi.

Example (English):

Disease transmission can be prevented by cleanliness.

/uambukizana'ji/

English: Mutual infection or spread of disease

Example (Swahili):

Uambukizanaji wa mafua ni wa kasi wakati wa baridi.

Example (English):

The mutual spread of flu is faster during cold seasons.

/uambuki'zo/

English: Infection; contagion

Example (Swahili):

Daktari alitambua uambukizo wa mapafu.

Example (English):

The doctor diagnosed a lung infection.

/uame'rika/

English: American characteristic or style

Example (Swahili):

Filamu hiyo inaonyesha uamerika wa kisasa.

Example (English):

The movie portrays modern American culture.

/uamia'ji/

English: Scaring away pests or birds from a farm

Example (Swahili):

Watoto walisaidia katika uamiaji wa ndege shambani.

Example (English):

The children helped scare away birds from the farm.

/uamia'ji/

English: Brooding; sitting on eggs to hatch

Example (Swahili):

Kuku yuko katika kipindi cha uamiaji.

Example (English):

The hen is in the brooding period.

/uamii'fu/

English: Functionality; ability to perform a task

Example (Swahili):

Uamiifu wa mashine hii ni wa hali ya juu.

Example (English):

The functionality of this machine is excellent.

/uamilisha'ji/

English: Activation; setting in motion

Example (Swahili):

Uamilishaji wa mfumo mpya ulifanywa jana.

Example (English):

The activation of the new system was done yesterday.

/uamini'fu/

English: Trustworthiness; honesty

Example (Swahili):

Uaminifu ni msingi wa urafiki wa kweli.

Example (English):

Honesty is the foundation of true friendship.

/uaminisha'ji/

English: Entrusting; making someone believe something

Example (Swahili):

Uaminishaji wa taarifa zisizo sahihi unaweza kusababisha hofu.

Example (English):

Spreading false information can cause fear.

/uami'ri/

English: Leadership; authority to command

Example (Swahili):

Uamiri wake ulionekana katika jinsi alivyotatua migogoro.

Example (English):

His leadership was evident in how he resolved conflicts.

/uamirisha'ji/

English: Act of making something stable or prosperous

Example (Swahili):

Mradi wa uamirishaji wa uchumi umefanikiwa.

Example (English):

The economic stabilization project has succeeded.

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