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Found 260 word(s) starting with "Z"

zuio¹

/zuˈio/

English: A barrier; obstruction

Example (Swahili):

Zuio lilizuia watu wasivuke daraja.

Example (English):

The barrier prevented people from crossing the bridge.

zuka¹

/ˈzuka/

English: To appear suddenly; emerge

Example (Swahili):

Tatizo jipya limezuka ghafla.

Example (English):

A new problem suddenly appeared.

zuketa¹

/zuˈketa/

English: A small cap worn by Catholic clergy

Example (Swahili):

Padre alivaa zuketa kichwani.

Example (English):

The priest wore a small cap on his head.

zulia¹

/zuˈlia/

English: Carpet; rug

Example (Swahili):

Walinunua zulia jipya kwa sebuleni.

Example (English):

They bought a new carpet for the living room.

zulu¹

/ˈzulu/

English: To feel dizzy; be senile; be obsessed

Example (Swahili):

Alianza kuzulu baada ya kuzunguka muda mrefu.

Example (English):

He began to feel dizzy after walking for a long time.

zulu²

/ˈzulu/

English: A metallic glaze; gilding

Example (Swahili):

Vyombo vimepakwa rangi ya zulu.

Example (English):

The vessels were coated with metallic glaze.

zuma¹

/ˈzuma/

English: To cheer; applaud; or see zuzuma

Example (Swahili):

Wafuasi walizuma kwa furaha baada ya ushindi.

Example (English):

The supporters cheered joyfully after the victory.

zumari¹

/zuˈmari/

English: A wind instrument (flute)

Example (Swahili):

Alipiga zumari kwenye sherehe.

Example (English):

He played the flute at the ceremony.

zumaridi¹

/zumaˈridi/

English: A pale green gemstone

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa pete ya zumaridi mkononi.

Example (English):

She wore an emerald ring on her finger.

zumbua¹

/zumˈbua/

English: To initiate; pioneer; discover

Example (Swahili):

Alizumbua wazo jipya la biashara.

Example (English):

He came up with a new business idea.

zumbukuku¹

/zumbuˈkuku/

English: A fool; person unable to manage life

Example (Swahili):

Usiwe zumbukuku, jifunze kupanga maisha yako.

Example (English):

Don't be foolish — learn to organize your life.

zumburu¹

/zumˈburu/

English: A type of fish similar to chewa

Example (Swahili):

Wavuvi walivua samaki wa zumburu.

Example (English):

The fishermen caught zumburu fish.

zumo¹

/ˈzumo/

English: Cheering; applause; victory songs; conflict

Example (Swahili):

Zumo lilisikika baada ya mechi kumalizika.

Example (English):

Cheers were heard after the match ended.

zumwenge¹

/zumˈweŋge/

English: A restless or foolish person

Example (Swahili):

Yule kijana ni zumwenge kila mara.

Example (English):

That young man is always restless.

zunga¹

/ˈzuŋga/

English: Foreskin

Example (Swahili):

Daktari alieleza kazi ya zunga katika tiba.

Example (English):

The doctor explained the role of the foreskin in medicine.

zunga²

/ˈzuŋga/

English: An uncircumcised person

Example (Swahili):

Alidhihakiwa kwa kuwa zunga.

Example (English):

He was mocked for being uncircumcised.

zungua¹

/zuŋˈgua/

English: See zingua

Example (Swahili):

Alizungua kamba iliyojifunga.

Example (English):

He untangled the knotted rope.

zunguka¹

/zuŋˈguka/

English: To go around; circulate

Example (Swahili):

Dunia huzunguka jua kila mwaka.

Example (English):

The Earth revolves around the sun every year.

zungumza¹

/zuŋˈgumza/

English: To talk; converse

Example (Swahili):

Walizungumza kwa muda mrefu.

Example (English):

They talked for a long time.

zungumzia¹

/zuŋgumˈzia/

English: To discuss; talk about

Example (Swahili):

Walizungumzia mipango ya siku zijazo.

Example (English):

They discussed plans for the future.

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