Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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/uteˈɾasi/

English: Uterus; womb.

Example (Swahili):

Uterasi ni sehemu muhimu ya mfumo wa uzazi wa mwanamke.

Example (English):

The uterus is an essential part of the female reproductive system.

/utereˈmkad͡ʒi/

English: The manner of descending.

Example (Swahili):

Uteremkaji wa mlima ulikuwa wa hatari.

Example (English):

The mountain descent was dangerous.

/utereˈmʃad͡ʒi/

English: The act of lowering or unloading.

Example (Swahili):

Uteremshaji wa mizigo ulifanywa kwa mashine.

Example (English):

The unloading of goods was done by machine.

/uteˈsad͡ʒi/

English: Torture; causing someone pain or suffering.

Example (Swahili):

Utesaji wa wafungwa unapingwa na mashirika ya haki za binadamu.

Example (English):

The torture of prisoners is condemned by human rights organizations.

/uˈtesi/

English: False statements; hostility.

Example (Swahili):

Utesi dhidi ya jirani ni tabia mbaya.

Example (English):

Speaking falsely about a neighbor is a bad habit.

/uteˈtad͡ʒi/

English: Defense; act of defending.

Example (Swahili):

Utetaji wa haki za binadamu ni jukumu la kila mtu.

Example (English):

Defending human rights is everyone's responsibility.

/uˈtete/

English: Type of grass; traditional musical instrument.

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia utete kutengeneza chombo cha muziki wa jadi.

Example (English):

They used utete grass to make a traditional musical instrument.

/uteteɾeˈkad͡ʒi/

English: Fracturing; breaking of a bone.

Example (Swahili):

Uteterekaji wa mfupa ulitokana na ajali ya gari.

Example (English):

The bone fracture was caused by a car accident.

/uteteˈzi/

English: Defense; advocacy.

Example (Swahili):

Utetezi wa wanyonge ni kazi ya mashirika ya kijamii.

Example (English):

Advocacy for the weak is the work of social organizations.

/uˈteto/

English: Argument; gossiping about someone.

Example (Swahili):

Uteto kazini unaweza kuharibu mahusiano.

Example (English):

Gossiping at work can ruin relationships.

/uteuˈad͡ʒi/

English: Appointment; nomination.

Example (Swahili):

Uteuaji wa viongozi wapya ulifanywa na rais.

Example (English):

The appointment of new leaders was made by the president.

/uteˈule/

English: The state of being chosen; election.

Example (Swahili):

Uteule wake ulipokelewa kwa shangwe.

Example (English):

His appointment was received with excitement.

/uteˈuzi/

English: Selection; act of choosing someone for a role.

Example (Swahili):

Uteuzi wa kamati mpya ulifanywa jana.

Example (English):

The selection of the new committee was done yesterday.

/uteˈjai/

English: Egg white; thick liquid around an egg.

Example (Swahili):

Uteyai hutumika katika mapishi ya keki.

Example (English):

Egg white is used in cake recipes.

/uthaˈbiti/

English: Stability; firmness.

Example (Swahili):

Uthabiti wa uchumi ni muhimu kwa maendeleo.

Example (English):

Economic stability is vital for development.

/uthaˈkili/

English: Seriousness; thoughtfulness.

Example (Swahili):

Uthakili wa mwanafunzi unaonyesha anazingatia masomo.

Example (English):

The student's seriousness shows dedication to studies.

/uthibitiˈʃaji/

English: Verification; confirmation.

Example (Swahili):

Uthibitishaji wa taarifa ulifanywa na kamati maalum.

Example (English):

Verification of the information was done by a special committee.

/uthuˈbutu/

English: Courage; boldness to take risks.

Example (Swahili):

Uthubutu wa kijana huyu ni wa kuigwa.

Example (English):

The young man's courage is admirable.

/uˈti/

English: Backbone; spine.

Example (Swahili):

Uti wa mgongo ni sehemu muhimu ya mwili.

Example (English):

The spine is an essential part of the body.

/utiˈad͡ʒi/

English: The act of putting or signing.

Example (Swahili):

Utiaji sahihi wa mikataba ulifanyika jana.

Example (English):

The signing of contracts took place yesterday.

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