Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/zaˈhama/
English: Chaos; uproar; disturbance
Kulikuwa na zahama sokoni leo.
There was chaos in the market today.
/zahaˈnati/
English: Health center; dispensary
Walienda zahanati kupata matibabu.
They went to the dispensary for treatment.
/zahaˈria/
English: Luminous; bright; beautiful
Nyota zilikuwa zaharia usiku.
The stars were bright at night.
/zaˈhifu/
English: A crawling animal (e.g., snake)
Zahifu alipita kwenye nyasi.
The crawling creature passed through the grass.
/zaiˈbaki/
English: Mercury (planet or metal)
Walitumia zaibaki kwenye kipimajoto.
They used mercury in the thermometer.
/zaˈidi/
English: More; additional; excessive
Ninahitaji maji zaidi.
I need more water.
/zaiˈlemu/
English: A vessel in tree trunks for transporting nutrients
Zaillemu hubeba chakula cha mmea.
The vessel carries the plant's nutrients.
/zaˈini/
English: To tempt to do evil; to decorate; adorn
Walizaini ukumbi kwa maua.
They decorated the hall with flowers.
/ˈzaka/
English: Zakat; tithe; alms
Waislamu hulipa zaka kila mwaka.
Muslims pay zakat every year.
/ˈzake/
English: His/hers/its (for i-/zi- or u-/zi- classes)
Vitabu vyake vimepotea.
His books are missing.
/ˈzako/
English: Your (singular); yours
Hii ni kalamu yako au yangu?
Is this your pen or mine?
/zaˈlisha/
English: To help someone give birth; to manufacture; to derive
Kiwanda kinazalisha bidhaa nyingi.
The factory produces many products.
/ˈzallo/
English: See "uvyallo" (birth)
Zallo ni hatua muhimu ya maisha.
Birth is an important stage of life.
/ˈzama/
English: To sink; disappear; also era or period
Jahazi lilianza kuzama baharini.
The dhow began to sink in the sea.
/zaˈmani/
English: Ancient times; period; phase; time
Wazee wa zamani waliheshimika sana.
Elders of the old days were greatly respected.
/zambaˈrau/
English: Java plum fruit; purple color
Nilivaa gauni la rangi ya zambarau.
I wore a dress of purple color.
/ˈzamda/
English: A type of mineral salt used as stomach medicine
Alitumia zamda kupunguza maumivu ya tumbo.
She used zamda to relieve stomach pain.
/zaˈmifu/
English: Deep; profound
Mawazo yake ni zamifu sana.
His thoughts are very deep.
/zaˈmili/
English: To protect; shield; or a partner/associate
Alikuwa zamili mwenzake katika biashara.
He was his partner in business.
/ˈzamu/
English: Shift; turn (e.g., work shift)
Leo ni zamu yangu kazini.
Today is my shift at work.
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