Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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tambulikana

/tambu'likana/

English: To be famous, well-known.

Example (Swahili):

Msanii huyo ametambulikana duniani kote.

Example (English):

That artist has become famous worldwide.

tambusisita

/tambu'sisita/

English: To highlight, emphasize text.

Example (Swahili):

Alitambusisita maneno muhimu kwenye ripoti.

Example (English):

He highlighted the key words in the report.

tambuu

/tam'buu/

English: Betel leaf.

Example (Swahili):

Wazee wa pwani hutafuna tambuu.

Example (English):

Coastal elders chew betel leaves.

tambuza

/tam'buza/

English: To flatten, shape metal.

Example (Swahili):

Fundi ametambuza bati la chuma.

Example (English):

The craftsman flattened the iron sheet.

tambuzi

/tam'buzi/

English: Intelligent, clever.

Example (Swahili):

Ni mwanafunzi tambuzi sana.

Example (English):

He is a very intelligent student.

tambuzo

/tam'bu zo/

English: Joining of metals.

Example (Swahili):

Tambuzo la vyuma linafanywa kwa moto mkali.

Example (English):

The joining of metals is done with intense heat.

tamia¹

/ta'mia/

English: To hatch eggs.

Example (Swahili):

Kuku ametamia mayai saba.

Example (English):

The hen has hatched seven eggs.

tamia²

/ta'mia/

English: To please, satisfy.

Example (Swahili):

Chakula hicho kimenitamia.

Example (English):

That food has satisfied me.

tamikanza

/tami'kanza/

English: Pillow.

Example (Swahili):

Ninalala kwa tamikanza laini.

Example (English):

I sleep with a soft pillow.

taminu

/ta'minu/

English: Honorific title for leaders.

Example (Swahili):

Alipewa taminu kwa huduma zake.

Example (English):

He was given an honorific title for his service.

tamirira

/tami'rira/

English: To annoy, disturb.

Example (Swahili):

Usinitamirire na maswali mengi.

Example (English):

Don't bother me with too many questions.

tamiriro

/tami'riro/

English: Dilemma; difficult choice.

Example (Swahili):

Yuko kwenye tamiriro la kuchagua kazi au shule.

Example (English):

He is in a dilemma between choosing work or school.

tamka

/ta'mka/

English: To pronounce, declare.

Example (Swahili):

Alitamka maneno ya kiapo.

Example (English):

He declared the words of the oath.

tamkini

/tam'kini/

English: Certainty, truth.

Example (Swahili):

Anazungumza kwa tamkini na uelewa.

Example (English):

He speaks with certainty and understanding.

tamko

/tam'ko/

English: Statement, declaration.

Example (Swahili):

Serikali imetoa tamko rasmi.

Example (English):

The government has issued an official statement.

tamrini

/tam'rini/

English: Exercise, practice.

Example (Swahili):

Fanya tamrini kila siku ili uboreke.

Example (English):

Practice every day to improve.

tamshi

/tam'ʃi/

English: Pronunciation.

Example (Swahili):

Tamshi sahihi ni muhimu katika lugha.

Example (English):

Correct pronunciation is important in language.

tamtamu

/tam'tamu/

English: Sweetmeats, confectionery.

Example (Swahili):

Watoto wanapenda vyakula tamtamu.

Example (English):

Children love sweet foods.

tamthili

/tam'thili/

English: Example, parable.

Example (Swahili):

Alitumia tamthili kufafanua mafundisho yake.

Example (English):

He used a parable to explain his teachings.

tamthiliya

/tam'thiliya/

English: Play, drama.

Example (Swahili):

Tamthiliya hiyo ilichezwa kwenye jukwaa kuu.

Example (English):

The play was performed on the main stage.

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