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/uangali'zi/
English: Supervision; custody
Uangalizi wa wanafunzi ulifanywa na walimu wakuu.
The supervision of students was done by head teachers.
/uangali'zi/
English: Caregiving; nursing
Wazee wanahitaji uangalizi wa karibu.
Elderly people need close care.
/uangamiza'ji/
English: Destruction; ruin
Uangamizaji wa misitu unaathiri hali ya hewa.
The destruction of forests affects the climate.
/uangami'zi/
English: Destruction
Vita ilisababisha uangamizi mkubwa wa mali.
The war caused great destruction of property.
/uanga'vu/
English: Transparency; clarity
Uangavu wa kioo hiki ni wa ajabu.
The transparency of this glass is remarkable.
/uanga'vu/
English: Intelligence; sharpness of mind
Uangavu wake wa akili ulimsaidia kufaulu kwa urahisi.
His sharpness of mind helped him succeed easily.
/uanga.za'ji/
English: Illumination; shining light
Uangazaji wa taa za barabara umeboreshwa.
The street lighting system has been improved.
/uanga'zi.fu/
English: Brightness; radiance
Uangazifu wa jua la asubuhi ulipendeza sana.
The brightness of the morning sun was beautiful.
/uangaziʃwa'ji/
English: Casting light on something
Uangazishwaji wa hoja hiyo uliibua mjadala mpana.
Shedding light on that issue sparked a wide discussion.
/uanguʃa'ji/
English: Causing something to fall (e.g., fruit)
Uangushaji wa maembe ulifanywa kwa kutumia fimbo.
The mangoes were brought down using a stick.
/uani/
English: Backyard; toilet area
Watoto walicheza kwenye uani nyuma ya nyumba.
The children played in the backyard behind the house.
/uanziliʃi/
English: Initiation; founding
Uanzilishi wa kampuni hiyo ulifanyika mwaka 2005.
The founding of that company took place in 2005.
/uapa'ji/
English: Swearing; taking an oath
Uapaji wa viongozi ulifanyika mbele ya umma.
The swearing-in of leaders took place before the public.
/uapiza'ji/
English: Cursing; invoking evil upon someone
Uapizaji ni tendo linalokatazwa na jamii nyingi.
Cursing is an act forbidden in many communities.
/ua'po/
English: Oath; vow
Aliweka uapo wa kuwa mwaminifu katika kazi yake.
He made a vow to be faithful in his work.
/uara'bu/
English: Arab nature or character
Tamaduni za Uarabu zinaathiri sehemu nyingi za Afrika.
Arab culture influences many parts of Africa.
/uara'buni/
English: Arab lands; Arabia
Alisafiri Uarabuni kutafuta kazi.
He traveled to Arabia to look for work.
/uaʃe'rati/
English: Promiscuity; prostitution
Uasherati ni tabia inayokemewa na dini zote.
Promiscuity is condemned by all religions.
/ua'ʃi/
English: Masonry; bricklaying
Uashi ni kazi muhimu katika ujenzi wa nyumba.
Masonry is an essential trade in house construction.
/ua'si/
English: Rebellion; disobedience
Uasi dhidi ya serikali ulisababisha machafuko makubwa.
Rebellion against the government caused major unrest.
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