Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Bura³

bu-ra

English: A fruit resembling plum

Example (Swahili):

Tulila bura sokoni.

Example (English):

We ate the plum-like fruit at the market.

Bura⁴

bu-ra

English: To boil strongly (covered completely)

Example (Swahili):

Supu ilianza kubura jikoni.

Example (English):

The soup began to boil strongly in the kitchen.

Bura⁵

bu-ra

English: A type of nose ornament

Example (Swahili):

Mwanamke alivaa bura puani.

Example (English):

The woman wore a nose ornament.

Buraa

bu-raa

English: Forgiveness of debt or bride price; sinlessness

Example (Swahili):

Walipewa buraa baada ya makosa yao.

Example (English):

They were granted forgiveness after their mistakes.

Buraha

bu-ra-ha

English: Rest; comfort; relief

Example (Swahili):

Alipata buraha baada ya kazi nyingi.

Example (English):

He found rest after much work.

Burahi

bu-ra-hi

English: To relax; be at peace

Example (Swahili):

Baada ya safari ndefu waliburahi nyumbani.

Example (English):

After the long journey, they relaxed at home.

Burahisha

bu-ra-hi-sha

English: To give peace; to bless; to forgive

Example (Swahili):

Maneno yake yaliburahisha mioyo ya watu.

Example (English):

His words brought peace to people's hearts.

Burai

bu-rai

English: To forgive; to waive a debt

Example (Swahili):

Aliamua kumburai deni lote.

Example (English):

He decided to forgive the whole debt.

Buraki

bu-ra-ki

English: The steed used by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) on Israa and Mi'raj

Example (Swahili):

Hadithi ya buraki imeenea Uislamuni.

Example (English):

The story of Buraki is widespread in Islam.

Burashi

bu-ra-shi

English: Brush (see brashi)

Example (Swahili):

Alitumia burashi kupaka rangi.

Example (English):

He used a brush to paint.

Bure¹

bu-re

English: For free; without reason

Example (Swahili):

Walipata chakula bure.

Example (English):

They got food for free.

Bure²

bu-re

English: Useless; worthless

Example (Swahili):

Mpango huo ni bure.

Example (English):

That plan is useless.

Bureti

bu-re-ti

English: A laboratory instrument for measuring liquids; burette

Example (Swahili):

Mafunzo ya kemia yalihusisha kutumia bureti.

Example (English):

Chemistry lessons involved using a burette.

Buri¹

bu-ri

English: Small elephant tusk

Example (Swahili):

Walipata buri sokoni.

Example (English):

They obtained a small elephant tusk at the market.

Buriani

bu-ri-a-ni

English: Farewell at burial; last prayer

Example (Swahili):

Walitoa sala za buriani kwa marehemu.

Example (English):

They gave farewell prayers for the deceased.

Buriya

bu-ri-ya

English: Restful; peaceful; calm

Example (Swahili):

Bahari ilikuwa buriya siku hiyo.

Example (English):

The sea was calm that day.

Buro

bu-ro

English: Document; official paper

Example (Swahili):

Alipewa buro la ofisi.

Example (English):

He was given an office document.

Buru

bu-ru

English: A gourd for churning milk

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia buru kusukia maziwa.

Example (English):

They used a gourd to churn milk.

Burubuka

bu-ru-bu-ka

English: Old Arabic coins

Example (Swahili):

Waliopata burubuka sokoni walihifadhi kama hazina.

Example (English):

Those who found old coins at the market kept them as treasure.

Buruda

bu-ru-da

English: Calmness; comfort after illness

Example (Swahili):

Baada ya homa, alipata buruda mwilini.

Example (English):

After the fever, he felt comfort in his body.

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