Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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/u'rari/

English: Metrical harmony in poetry.

Example (Swahili):

Urari wa vina katika shairi ni muhimu kwa sauti nzuri.

Example (English):

The metrical harmony in poetry is vital for good rhythm.

/uraʃa'raʃa/

English: Drizzle; light rain.

Example (Swahili):

Ursharasha wa asubuhi ulileta baridi nyepesi.

Example (English):

The morning drizzle brought a mild chill.

/ura'simi/

English: Literary canon or period.

Example (Swahili):

Ursemi wa fasihi ya Kiswahili umeendelea kubadilika.

Example (English):

The literary canon of Swahili literature continues to evolve.

/urasimi'ʃaʤi/

English: Formalization.

Example (Swahili):

Ursmishaji wa makubaliano ulifanywa kwa maandishi.

Example (English):

The formalization of the agreement was done in writing.

/ura'simu/

English: Bureaucracy; rigid authority structure.

Example (Swahili):

Ursmu mwingi hupunguza ufanisi wa taasisi.

Example (English):

Excessive bureaucracy reduces institutional efficiency.

/ura'simu/

English: Russian literary theory.

Example (Swahili):

Ursmu wa Kirusi uliathiri nadharia za kisasa za fasihi.

Example (English):

Russian formalism influenced modern literary theories.

/ura'smi/

English: Formality.

Example (Swahili):

Ursm wa hafla hiyo uliwavutia wageni.

Example (English):

The formality of the event impressed the guests.

/ura'suli/

English: Prophethood (especially of Muhammad).

Example (Swahili):

Urasuli wa Mtume Muhammad unaheshimiwa sana na Waislamu.

Example (English):

The prophethood of Prophet Muhammad is highly respected among Muslims.

/u'rathi/

English: See urithi.

Example (Swahili):

Urthi wa mali ulipangwa kulingana na sheria za familia.

Example (English):

The inheritance of property was arranged according to family law.

/urativi'ʃaʤi/

English: Scheduling; organizing.

Example (Swahili):

Uratibishaji wa ratiba mpya ulifanywa na meneja wa rasilimali watu.

Example (English):

The scheduling of the new timetable was done by the human resources manager.

/ura'tibu/

English: Coordination; management.

Example (Swahili):

Uratibu wa shughuli za mradi unahitaji mawasiliano mazuri.

Example (English):

Coordination of project activities requires good communication.

/ura'ufu/

English: Gentleness; reasonable price.

Example (Swahili):

Urufu wa bei katika soko hili unavutia wateja.

Example (English):

The fairness of prices in this market attracts customers.

/u'rawi/

English: Wisdom; knowledge.

Example (Swahili):

Urwi wa wazee ni hazina ya jamii.

Example (English):

The wisdom of elders is a treasure to the community.

/ura'zini/

English: Rationality; good judgment.

Example (Swahili):

Urzini ni muhimu katika kufanya maamuzi sahihi.

Example (English):

Rationality is important in making sound decisions.

/u'reda/

English: Pleasure; comfort; sexual pleasure.

Example (Swahili):

Ureda wa maisha hutegemea afya na utulivu wa akili.

Example (English):

Life's pleasure depends on health and peace of mind.

/u'refu/

English: Length; height.

Example (Swahili):

Urefu wa daraja hilo ni mita mia mbili.

Example (English):

The bridge's length is two hundred meters.

/ureʤea'no/

English: Cross-referencing in dictionaries.

Example (Swahili):

Urejeano hutumika kuelekeza wasomaji kwenye maneno yanayohusiana.

Example (English):

Cross-referencing directs readers to related entries.

/ureʤea'no/

English: Reconciliation in marriage.

Example (Swahili):

Urejeano wa wanandoa ulileta furaha kwa familia.

Example (English):

The reconciliation of the couple brought joy to the family.

/ureʤele'zaʤi/

English: Recycling; reuse.

Example (Swahili):

Urejelezaji wa plastiki unasaidia kulinda mazingira.

Example (English):

Recycling plastic helps protect the environment.

/ureʤe'ʃaʤi/

English: Restoration; return.

Example (Swahili):

Urejeshaji wa mali uliibiwa ulifanywa na polisi.

Example (English):

The restoration of stolen property was done by the police.

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