Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Found 2493 word(s) starting with "U"

/uangali'zi/

English: Supervision; custody

Example (Swahili):

Uangalizi wa wanafunzi ulifanywa na walimu wakuu.

Example (English):

The supervision of students was done by head teachers.

/uangali'zi/

English: Caregiving; nursing

Example (Swahili):

Wazee wanahitaji uangalizi wa karibu.

Example (English):

Elderly people need close care.

/uangamiza'ji/

English: Destruction; ruin

Example (Swahili):

Uangamizaji wa misitu unaathiri hali ya hewa.

Example (English):

The destruction of forests affects the climate.

/uangami'zi/

English: Destruction

Example (Swahili):

Vita ilisababisha uangamizi mkubwa wa mali.

Example (English):

The war caused great destruction of property.

/uanga'vu/

English: Transparency; clarity

Example (Swahili):

Uangavu wa kioo hiki ni wa ajabu.

Example (English):

The transparency of this glass is remarkable.

/uanga'vu/

English: Intelligence; sharpness of mind

Example (Swahili):

Uangavu wake wa akili ulimsaidia kufaulu kwa urahisi.

Example (English):

His sharpness of mind helped him succeed easily.

/uanga.za'ji/

English: Illumination; shining light

Example (Swahili):

Uangazaji wa taa za barabara umeboreshwa.

Example (English):

The street lighting system has been improved.

/uanga'zi.fu/

English: Brightness; radiance

Example (Swahili):

Uangazifu wa jua la asubuhi ulipendeza sana.

Example (English):

The brightness of the morning sun was beautiful.

/uangaziʃwa'ji/

English: Casting light on something

Example (Swahili):

Uangazishwaji wa hoja hiyo uliibua mjadala mpana.

Example (English):

Shedding light on that issue sparked a wide discussion.

/uanguʃa'ji/

English: Causing something to fall (e.g., fruit)

Example (Swahili):

Uangushaji wa maembe ulifanywa kwa kutumia fimbo.

Example (English):

The mangoes were brought down using a stick.

/uani/

English: Backyard; toilet area

Example (Swahili):

Watoto walicheza kwenye uani nyuma ya nyumba.

Example (English):

The children played in the backyard behind the house.

/uanziliʃi/

English: Initiation; founding

Example (Swahili):

Uanzilishi wa kampuni hiyo ulifanyika mwaka 2005.

Example (English):

The founding of that company took place in 2005.

/uapa'ji/

English: Swearing; taking an oath

Example (Swahili):

Uapaji wa viongozi ulifanyika mbele ya umma.

Example (English):

The swearing-in of leaders took place before the public.

/uapiza'ji/

English: Cursing; invoking evil upon someone

Example (Swahili):

Uapizaji ni tendo linalokatazwa na jamii nyingi.

Example (English):

Cursing is an act forbidden in many communities.

/ua'po/

English: Oath; vow

Example (Swahili):

Aliweka uapo wa kuwa mwaminifu katika kazi yake.

Example (English):

He made a vow to be faithful in his work.

/uara'bu/

English: Arab nature or character

Example (Swahili):

Tamaduni za Uarabu zinaathiri sehemu nyingi za Afrika.

Example (English):

Arab culture influences many parts of Africa.

/uara'buni/

English: Arab lands; Arabia

Example (Swahili):

Alisafiri Uarabuni kutafuta kazi.

Example (English):

He traveled to Arabia to look for work.

/uaʃe'rati/

English: Promiscuity; prostitution

Example (Swahili):

Uasherati ni tabia inayokemewa na dini zote.

Example (English):

Promiscuity is condemned by all religions.

/ua'ʃi/

English: Masonry; bricklaying

Example (Swahili):

Uashi ni kazi muhimu katika ujenzi wa nyumba.

Example (English):

Masonry is an essential trade in house construction.

/ua'si/

English: Rebellion; disobedience

Example (Swahili):

Uasi dhidi ya serikali ulisababisha machafuko makubwa.

Example (English):

Rebellion against the government caused major unrest.

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