Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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/uopa'ʤi/

English: Rescue from water; exorcism; removing a pot from fire.

Example (Swahili):

Uopoaji wa watu waliokuwa majini ulifanywa haraka.

Example (English):

The rescue of people from the water was done quickly.

/uoʃa'ʤi/

English: Washing or cleaning.

Example (Swahili):

Uoshaji wa mikono huzuia magonjwa.

Example (English):

Hand washing prevents diseases.

/uota'ʤi/

English: Growth of plants or dreaming.

Example (Swahili):

Uotaji wa mimea ni ishara ya udongo mzuri.

Example (English):

Plant growth is a sign of fertile soil.

/uoteʃa'ʤi/

English: Cultivation or planting.

Example (Swahili):

Uoteshaji wa mbegu mpya ulifanyika shambani.

Example (English):

The planting of new seeds was done on the farm.

/u'oto/

English: Vegetation or natural growth.

Example (Swahili):

Uoto wa asili unahitaji kulindwa.

Example (English):

Natural vegetation must be protected.

/uovi'ʃaʤi/

English: Ovulation.

Example (Swahili):

Daktari alielezea kipindi cha uovishaji kwa wanawake.

Example (English):

The doctor explained the ovulation period for women.

/u'ovu/

English: Evil or wickedness.

Example (Swahili):

Uovu hauwezi kushinda wema.

Example (English):

Evil cannot overcome good.

/uowe'vu/

English: Wetness or damp condition.

Example (Swahili):

Uowevu wa ardhi unasaidia mimea kukua.

Example (English):

The soil's wetness helps plants grow.

/u'oza/

English: Decay or rot.

Example (Swahili):

Matunda yalianza kuoza baada ya siku tatu.

Example (English):

The fruits began to rot after three days.

/uoza'ʤi/

English: The process of decaying.

Example (Swahili):

Uozaji wa takataka hutokea haraka katika joto.

Example (English):

The decomposition of waste happens quickly in heat.

/u'ozi/

English: Marriage or wedding (same as uoaji).

Example (Swahili):

Uozi wa kijana ulifanyika jana.

Example (English):

The young man's wedding took place yesterday.

/u'ozo/

English: Corruption or decay.

Example (Swahili):

Uozo wa maadili unaleta maangamizi katika jamii.

Example (English):

Moral decay brings destruction to society.

/u'paa/

English: Open space or field.

Example (Swahili):

Watoto walicheza kwenye upaa wa shule.

Example (English):

The children played in the school field.

/upa'aʤi/

English: Ascending or rising upwards.

Example (Swahili):

Upaaji wa ndege ulionekana angani.

Example (English):

The bird's ascent was visible in the sky.

/upa'tʃika/

English: To be drunk; to hit or strike.

Example (Swahili):

Alipachika mpira golini kwa nguvu.

Example (English):

He struck the ball powerfully into the goal.

/upatʃika'ʤi/

English: Placement or act of scoring; also impregnation or false accusation.

Example (Swahili):

Upachikaji wa goli la ushindi ulifurahisha mashabiki.

Example (English):

The scoring of the winning goal excited the fans.

/upatʃikwa'ʤi/

English: The act of conceding goals in sports.

Example (Swahili):

Timu ilikabiliwa na upachikwaji mkubwa katika mechi.

Example (English):

The team suffered heavy goal concessions in the match.

/upadi'riʃo/

English: Ordination as a priest.

Example (Swahili):

Upadirisho wa kasisi mpya ulifanyika kanisani.

Example (English):

The ordination of the new priest took place in the church.

/upa'dri/

English: Priesthood or office of a priest.

Example (Swahili):

Alijiunga katika upadri baada ya miaka ya mafunzo.

Example (English):

He joined the priesthood after years of training.

/upa'gani/

English: Atheism; state of not believing in any religion.

Example (Swahili):

Upagani umeenea zaidi katika mataifa ya Magharibi.

Example (English):

Atheism is more widespread in Western countries.

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