Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/uʃaˈbaki/
English: A trick or cunning plan.
Ushabaki huu uliwafanya walinzi wadanganywe.
This trick deceived the guards.
/uʃabihiˈkweli/
English: Realism in literature.
Ushabihikweli unaonekana katika riwaya za mwandishi huyu.
Realism is evident in this author's novels.
/uʃaˈbiki/
English: Fanaticism, being a fan.
Ushabiki wa mpira ni mkubwa nchini.
Football fanaticism is huge in the country.
/uʃaˈdidi/
English: Insistence, emphasis.
Ushadidi wake ulionyesha msimamo thabiti.
His insistence showed firm determination.
/uʃaˈdidi/
English: 1. Strong support; 2. Strengthening.
Ushadidi wa chama uliongeza uimara wa sera zake.
The party's support strengthened its policies.
/uʃadidiˈʃaji/
English: The act of insisting.
Ushadidishaji wa maadili ni muhimu katika jamii.
Insistence on morals is important in society.
/uʃaˈhidi/
English: Testimony, evidence.
Mahakama ilihitaji ushahidi zaidi kuthibitisha kosa.
The court needed more evidence to prove the case.
/uʃaˈilbu/
English: Old age, senility.
Ushailbu wake haukumzuia kushiriki ibadani.
His old age did not stop him from attending worship.
/uʃaˈiri/
English: The art of poetry.
Ushairi ni sehemu muhimu ya utamaduni wa Kiswahili.
Poetry is an important part of Swahili culture.
/uʃaˈki/
English: Quarrelsomeness, argumentativeness.
Ushaki wake ulisababisha watu wamuepuke.
His quarrelsome nature made people avoid him.
/uʃaˈki/
English: Courage, bravery, prowess.
Ushaki wake ulionekana vitani.
His bravery was evident in battle.
/uˈʃamba/
English: Rusticity, lack of manners.
Ushamba si kigezo cha ujinga.
Simplicity is not a sign of ignorance.
/uʃamˈbenga/
English: See uchambenga.
Ushambenga ni tabia ya kujipamba kupita kiasi.
Ushambenga is the habit of over-decorating oneself.
/uʃambuliˈzi/
English: The act of attacking or invading.
Ushambulizi wa jeshi ulianza alfajiri.
The army attack began at dawn.
/uʃambullaˈd͡ʒi/
English: The act of attacking or assaulting.
Ushambullaji wa raia ni kosa kubwa.
The assault on civilians is a grave crime.
/uˈʃanga/
English: Bead necklace.
Alinipa ushanga mzuri wa zawadi.
She gave me a beautiful bead necklace as a gift.
/uʃaŋɡilaˈd͡ʒi/
English: 1. The act of praising or applauding; 2. Style of praise.
Ushangillaji wa mashabiki ulisikika uwanjani kote.
The cheering of fans was heard throughout the stadium.
/uʃapaˈʃaji/
English: Sedimentation; settling of impurities in a liquid.
Ushapishaji wa maji hufanyika kabla ya kunywa.
Sedimentation of water occurs before drinking.
/uʃaˈɾabu/
English: Suction, absorption.
Usharabu wa maji kwenye udongo ni muhimu kwa mimea.
Water absorption in soil is vital for plants.
/uˈʃari/
English: Conflict, provocation.
Ushari baina yao uliisha baada ya mazungumzo.
The conflict between them ended after discussion.
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