Kamusi ya Kiswahili
Learn Swahili with our comprehensive dictionary featuring pronunciation guides and example sentences
/upeke'tefu/
English: See upeketevu.
Upeketefu wa vijana unapaswa kuepukwa.
The arrogance of the youth should be avoided.
/upekete'vu/
English: Wickedness; mischief; arrogance.
Upeketevu wake ulimfanya apoteze marafiki.
His arrogance caused him to lose friends.
/upeku'peku/
English: Use of abusive language; harsh confrontation.
Upekupeku wa maneno hauleti amani.
The use of harsh words does not bring peace.
/upe'kuzi/
English: Inspection; searching.
Upekuzi wa mizigo ulifanywa na maafisa wa forodha.
The inspection of goods was conducted by customs officers.
/u'pele/
English: Skin rash; pimples.
Alipata upele kutokana na joto kali.
He developed a skin rash due to the intense heat.
/upeleka'ʤi/
English: Sending; delivery.
Upelekaji wa barua ulifanywa kwa njia ya haraka.
The delivery of letters was done promptly.
/upelele'zaʤi/
English: See upelelezi.
Upelelezaji wa habari ulifanywa kwa siri.
The spying of information was done secretly.
/upelele'zi/
English: Espionage; spying.
Upelelezi wa serikali uligundua njama za wahalifu.
Government intelligence uncovered the criminals' plot.
/u'pembe/
English: Animal horn.
Alitengeneza shanga kutoka kwenye upembe wa ng'ombe.
He made beads from a cow's horn.
/u'pembe/
English: Tip of a sail.
Upembe wa tanga ulipasuka kutokana na upepo mkali.
The tip of the sail tore due to strong wind.
/u'pembo/
English: Hooked pole for picking fruits.
Mkulima alitumia upembo kuvuna maembe.
The farmer used a hooked pole to pick mangoes.
/upembu'zi/
English: Analysis; examination.
Upembuzi wa takwimu ulifanywa kwa usahihi.
The analysis of data was done accurately.
/upenda'ʤi/
English: Act of loving.
Upendaji wa binadamu huonyesha utu na huruma.
The act of loving shows humanity and compassion.
/upenda'no/
English: Mutual love.
Upendano wa wanandoa unajenga familia imara.
The mutual love of spouses builds a strong family.
/upendeka'zi/
English: State of being inclined.
Upendekazi wake kwa kazi unamfanya afanikiwe.
His inclination toward work makes him successful.
/upende'leo/
English: Favoritism; preference.
Upendeleo kazini unaweza kuharibu motisha ya wafanyakazi.
Favoritism at work can damage employee motivation.
/upende'zaʤi/
English: Attractiveness; charm.
Upendezaji wa bidhaa unavutia wateja wengi.
The attractiveness of the product draws many customers.
/upendeze'waʤi/
English: State of being pleased or attracted.
Upendezewaji wa wateja ni muhimu kwa mafanikio ya biashara.
Customer satisfaction is important for business success.
/upen'dezi/
English: See upendezaji (attractiveness).
Upendezi wa mji huo unavutia watalii.
The charm of that city attracts tourists.
/u'pendo/
English: Love; affection.
Upendo ni msingi wa amani na umoja.
Love is the foundation of peace and unity.
Quick Learning Tips
Practice Pronunciation
Pay attention to the pronunciation guides to improve your speaking skills.
Use Example Sentences
Study the example sentences to understand how words are used in context.