Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/u.fumˈbu.zi/
English: Solution; the act of solving a problem.
Ufumbuzi wa tatizo hilo ulipatikana baada ya mjadala.
The solution to the problem came after discussion.
/u.fumˈbu.zi/
English: Resolution of a main issue in a story.
Ufumbuzi wa hadithi ulileta furaha kwa wasomaji.
The story's resolution brought joy to the readers.
/uˈfu.mi/
English: See ufumaji¹ (weaving).
Ufumi wa nguo hufanywa kwa mashine.
Cloth weaving is done with machines.
/u.fu.muˈa.ji/
English: The act of unravelling or undoing something woven.
Ufumuaji wa kamba ulifanywa kwa makini.
The unravelling of the rope was done carefully.
/u.fu.muˈka.ji/
English: The act of opening or unfolding.
Ufumukaji wa maua ulionekana asubuhi.
The flowers' unfolding was seen in the morning.
/u.fuˈmwe.le/
English: Fine fiber obtained from plant fibers such as palm.
Ufumwele hutumika kutengeneza kamba nyembamba.
Fine plant fibers are used to make thin ropes.
/uˈfun.da/
English: A type of small fish known as dagaa-donzi.
Ufunda hupatikana kwa wingi ziwani.
The small fish ufunda is abundant in the lake.
/u.funˈda.ji/
English: See utwangaji (pounding or grinding).
Ufundaji wa nafaka ulifanywa na wanawake.
The pounding of grains was done by women.
/u.funˈda.ji/
English: Domestic instruction for girls; teaching home duties.
Ufundaji wa wasichana ulikuwa sehemu ya tamaduni.
Domestic training for girls was part of the culture.
/uˈfun.di/
English: Skill or craftsmanship; technical expertise.
Ufundi wa fundi seremala ni wa hali ya juu.
The carpenter's craftsmanship is of high quality.
/u.fun.diˈmba.o/
English: See useremala (woodwork).
Ufundi-mbao ni kazi muhimu kwa ujenzi.
Woodwork is an essential craft for construction.
/u.fun.diˈbom.ba/
English: Plumbing; installation of pipes.
Ufundibomba unahitaji mafunzo maalum.
Plumbing requires specialized training.
/u.fun.diˈʃa.ji/
English: Teaching; act of instructing someone.
Ufundishaji wa shule unahitaji walimu wenye ari.
Teaching in schools requires dedicated teachers.
/uˈfu.ŋa/
English: See ufunga² (porch or sitting area).
Walikaa kwenye ufunga wakinywa chai.
They sat on the porch drinking tea.
/uˈfu.ŋa/
English: Sitting place built at the veranda.
Ufunga wa nyumba yake ulipambwa vizuri.
The house's sitting area was beautifully decorated.
/u.fu.ŋaˈɡi/
English: Completion or tying up; closing of an event or match.
Ufungaji wa mechi uliamuliwa kwa penati.
The match's conclusion was decided by penalties.
/u.fu.ŋaˈɡi/
English: Fasting; abstaining from food for a period.
Ufungaji wa Ramadhani ni nguzo ya Uislamu.
The fasting of Ramadan is a pillar of Islam.
/u.fu.ŋaˈʃa.ji/
English: Packing; process of wrapping items for transport.
Ufungashaji wa bidhaa unahitaji umakini.
Product packaging requires careful attention.
/u.fu.ŋiˈwa.ji/
English: Being locked up or restricted from doing something.
Ufungiwaji wa klabu ulileta malalamiko.
The club's closure caused complaints.
/uˈfu.ŋu/
English: Clan; extended family group.
Ana asili ya ufungu wa Wanyamwezi.
He belongs to the Wanyamwezi clan.
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