Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/ulimbu'zi/
English: Doing something for the first time; initiation.
Sherehe ya ulimbuzi ilifanyika kijijini.
The initiation ceremony was held in the village.
/ulimbwe'nde/
English: Elegance or stylishness.
Ana ulimbwende unaovutia kila mtu.
He has elegance that attracts everyone.
/ulimbwe'nde/
English: (In literature) Artistic freedom of expression.
Ushairi unampa mwandishi ulimbwende wa kujieleza.
Poetry gives the artist freedom of expression.
/u'limi/
English: The tongue; an organ of speech.
Ulami ni kiungo muhimu cha kuonja chakula.
The tongue is an important organ for tasting food.
/u'limi/
English: Gossip or the act of speaking about others.
Ulami wa majirani unasababisha ugomvi.
Gossip among neighbors causes conflicts.
/u'limi/
English: A flame of fire.
Ulami wa moto ulionekana ukipanda juu.
The flame of fire was seen rising high.
/ulimi'kaji/
English: The condition of land being cultivable.
Ulimikaji wa eneo hili ni mzuri kwa kilimo.
The soil in this area is good for cultivation.
/ulimwe'ngu/
English: The world; human society or earthly matters.
Ulimwengu unabadilika kila siku.
The world changes every day.
/ulin'daji/
English: The act of guarding or protecting.
Ulindaji wa mipaka ni jukumu la jeshi.
Border protection is the army's duty.
/u'lindi/
English: A stick used to light a fire.
Alitumia ulindi kuwasha moto jikoni.
He used a stick to light the fire in the kitchen.
/ulinga'naji/
English: The state of similarity or resemblance.
Ulinganaji wa mapacha ni wa kushangaza.
The twins' resemblance is astonishing.
/ulinga'nifu/
English: Equality; the state of being balanced or fair.
Ulinganifu wa jinsia ni muhimu katika jamii.
Gender equality is important in society.
/ulingani'shi/
English: The act of comparing things.
Ulinganishi wa bidhaa husaidia wateja kuchagua.
Comparing products helps customers choose.
/u'lingo/
English: A stage or platform; also a bird landing perch.
Mwanamuziki alipanda ulingoni kuimba.
The musician went up to the stage to sing.
/uli'shaji/
English: The act of feeding; giving food to a person or animal.
Ulishaji wa watoto wachanga ni jukumu la mama.
Feeding infants is the mother's responsibility.
/uli'wali/
English: The role or office of a regional governor (liwali).
Uliwali wa pwani ulikuwa na mamlaka makubwa zamani.
The coastal governorship had great authority in the past.
/u'liza/
English: To ask; to inquire or seek to know.
Usisite kuuliza kama huelewi.
Don't hesitate to ask if you don't understand.
/ulizauliza/
English: To ask repeatedly or in detail.
Alianza kuulizauliza kuhusu safari.
He began asking repeatedly about the journey.
/u'lizi/
English: The act of crying.
Ulizi wa mtoto ulisikika mbali.
The baby's cry was heard from afar.
/ulizi'a/
English: To ask about or inquire for information.
Nenda ulizie kuhusu ratiba ya basi.
Go and ask about the bus schedule.
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