Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/u'kwenzi/
English: Yelling or loud outcry; uproar.
Ukwenzi wa umati ulisikika mbali.
The crowd's outcry was heard from afar.
/ukwe'paji/
English: The act of avoiding or escaping something.
Ukwepaji wa kodi ni kosa la kisheria.
Tax evasion is a criminal offense.
/ukwe'puzi/
English: The habit of stealing or evading payment.
Ukwepuzi wa madeni umeenea sana.
The habit of avoiding debts is widespread.
/ukwe'zaji/
English: (Religious) The act of elevating in status or honor.
Ukwezaji wa mtumishi ulifanyika kanisani.
The servant's elevation ceremony was held in the church.
/u'kwezi/
English: The act of planting trees, especially coconut palms.
Ukwezi wa minazi ulianza majira ya masika.
Coconut planting began during the rainy season.
/ulaa'nifu/
English: The habit of cursing or condemning.
Ulaaniifu haustahili kwa mtu mwenye hekima.
Cursing is not befitting of a wise person.
/ulaa'nisi/
English: (Religious) Extreme wickedness or evil.
Ulaanisi wa shetani hauwezi kushindana na wema wa Mungu.
The devil's evil cannot overcome God's goodness.
/ulaa'nizi/
English: Same as ulaanifu; the act of cursing.
Ulaanizi wake uliwaudhi watu wengi.
His habit of cursing offended many people.
/ula'bio/
English: Courage; bravery in facing challenges.
Ujasiri na ulabiou wake ulimfanya ashinde vita.
His courage made him win the battle.
/u'lafi/
English: Greediness; excessive love for eating.
Ulafi ni tabia mbaya mezani.
Gluttony is bad table behavior.
/ula'ghai/
English: Deceitfulness; trickery or cheating.
Ulaghai katika biashara unapaswa kukemewa.
Deception in business must be condemned.
/u'laini/
English: Softness; smoothness or gentleness.
Ulaini wa ngozi yake unavutia.
The softness of her skin is attractive.
/ulaini'fu/
English: The state of being soft or flexible.
Ulainifu wa kitambaa hiki ni wa ajabu.
The fabric's softness is remarkable.
/ulaini'shaji/
English: The act of making something soft or smooth.
Ulainishaji wa ngozi unahitaji mafuta bora.
Softening the skin requires good oil.
/u'laiti/
English: A type of lightweight fabric.
Gauni limeundwa kwa kitambaa cha ulaiti.
The dress is made from lightweight fabric.
/u'laji/
English: The act or manner of eating; diet.
Ulaji wa kiafya unasaidia maisha marefu.
Healthy eating promotes long life.
/ulaji'rushwa/
English: The habit of taking bribes; corruption.
Ulajirushwa ni adui wa maendeleo.
Corruption is the enemy of progress.
/u'laka/
English: A type of traditional alcoholic drink made from hibiscus or fruits.
Walikunywa ulaka kwenye sherehe.
They drank traditional beer at the ceremony.
/ula'laji/
English: The act of sleeping; sleeping habits.
Ulalaji wake si mzuri kutokana na kazi nyingi.
His sleep pattern is poor due to overwork.
/ulalami'kaji/
English: The habit of complaining often.
Ulalamikaji kazini haujengi.
Complaining at work is unproductive.
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