Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/u.heˈhe.ni/
English: Whimpering; repeated short breathing due to pain or effort.
Uheheni wa mtoto ulionyesha uchovu mkubwa.
The child's short gasps showed great fatigue.
/u.he.ke/
English: Lies, falsehood, or deception.
Uheke hauwezi kudumu muda mrefu.
Lies cannot last long.
/u.he.ke/
English: Habit of interfering or gossiping about others.
Uheke wa majirani unaleta migogoro.
The neighbors' gossip causes conflicts.
/u.he.kwa/
English: Ignorance; foolishness; stupidity.
Uhekwa wake ulimfanya ashindwe kufanya maamuzi sahihi.
His ignorance made him unable to make the right decisions.
/uˈhem.ko/
English: Passion; intense emotion or desire.
Uhemko wa kijana ulionekana wazi machoni.
The young man's passion was clearly visible in his eyes.
/u.he.ne.zi/
English: Orderliness; gentleness; calmness.
Uhenezi wake ulimfanya apendwe na watu wengi.
His calmness made him loved by many.
/u.he.ŋa/
English: Ancient wisdom or traditional knowledge.
Wahenga walisema, "Uhenga hauambiwi mwana."
The elders said, "Ancient wisdom is shared only with the wise."
/uˈhe.pe/
English: Escaping; act of fleeing or avoiding something.
Uhepe wa wafungwa ulisababisha taharuki.
The prisoners' escape caused panic.
/u.he.ʃi.mi.va/
English: State of being respected or honored.
Uheshimiva wa kiongozi huyo ulitokana na uadilifu wake.
The leader's respect came from his integrity.
/u.hi.fa.ði/
English: Preservation; keeping something safe or in good condition.
Uhifadhi wa mazingira ni wajibu wa kila mtu.
Environmental conservation is everyone's responsibility.
/u.hi.li.ka.ji/
English: Destruction or ruin.
Uhilikaji wa msitu ulisababishwa na moto.
The forest's destruction was caused by fire.
/u.hi.li.ʃa.ji/
English: Act of destroying or causing damage.
Uhilikishaji wa mali ya umma ni kosa kubwa.
The destruction of public property is a serious offense.
/u.hi.mi.za.ji/
English: Encouragement; motivating someone to take action.
Uhimizaji wa wanafunzi uliongeza bidii ya kusoma.
Encouragement of students increased their study effort.
/u.hin.du/
English: Religion of Hindus; Hinduism.
Uhindu ni mojawapo ya dini kongwe duniani.
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions.
/u.hi.si.vu/
English: Sensitivity; tendency to be emotional or easily affected.
Uhisivu wake humfanya atilie maanani kila jambo.
His sensitivity makes him pay attention to every detail.
/u.his.pa.ni.a/
English: Spain; country in Europe.
Uhispania ni nchi maarufu kwa soka na tamaduni tajiri.
Spain is famous for its football and rich culture.
/u.his.to.ri.a/
English: Historical nature or accuracy in literature.
Riwaya hiyo ina uhistoria mkubwa wa karne ya 18.
The novel has strong historical accuracy from the 18th century.
/u.hi.ta.dʒi/
English: Need or requirement for something; poverty or necessity.
Uhitaji wa chakula ni mkubwa katika kijiji hicho.
The need for food is high in that village.
/u.hi.ta.dʒi/
English: Hardship; difficulty or suffering.
Watu wanapitia uhitaji mkubwa baada ya mafuriko.
People are experiencing great hardship after the floods.
/u.hi.ti.la.fia.no/
English: Genetic variation or mutation; change in characteristics.
Uhitilafiano wa vinasaba husababisha tofauti za kimaumbile.
Genetic variation causes physical differences.
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