Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/uˈtule/
English: Extreme poverty.
Utule umemfanya aishi kwa kutegemea misaada.
His extreme poverty has made him dependent on aid.
/utuˈlivu/
English: Calmness; tranquility.
Utulivu wa akili ni muhimu kwa maamuzi sahihi.
Mental calmness is vital for good decision-making.
/utuliˈzad͡ʒi/
English: Calming; act of making peaceful.
Utulizaji wa hasira ni sifa ya mtu mwenye busara.
Calming one's anger is a sign of wisdom.
/utumaˈniɾi/
English: Faithfulness; reliability.
Utumaniri ni tabia ya mtu anayeaminika.
Reliability is a trait of a trustworthy person.
/uˈtumbo/
English: Intestine; nonsense talk.
Utumbo ni sehemu ya mfumo wa mmeng'enyo wa chakula.
The intestines are part of the digestive system.
/utumbuˈlizad͡ʒi/
English: Entertainment through music.
Utumbulizaji wa bendi hiyo uliwapendeza watazamaji.
The band's performance entertained the audience.
/utumbuˈlizo/
English: Lullaby; musical entertainment.
Utumbulizo wa mtoto ulifanya alale haraka.
The baby's lullaby helped him fall asleep quickly.
/uˈtume/
English: Prophethood; mission.
Utume wa Nabii ulikuwa wa kuleta ujumbe wa amani.
The Prophet's mission was to bring a message of peace.
/utumiaˈd͡ʒi/
English: Usage; way of using something.
Utumiaji sahihi wa teknolojia unaongeza tija.
Proper use of technology increases productivity.
/uvaˈilio/
English: Place of birth; origin.
Uvailio wake ni kisiwa cha Pemba.
His birthplace is the island of Pemba.
/uvumbuˈad͡ʒi/
English: See uvumbuzi.
Uvumbuaji wa teknolojia mpya unaendelea kila siku.
The invention of new technology continues every day.
/uvumˈbuzi/
English: 1. The act of discovering something for the first time; discovery. 2. The initiation of something new; innovation.
Uvumbuzi wa umeme ulileta mapinduzi ya viwanda.
The discovery of electricity brought about the industrial revolution.
/uˈvumi/
English: Unconfirmed information; rumour, gossip.
Uvumi kuhusu uongozi mpya ulienea haraka.
The rumour about the new leadership spread quickly.
/uˈvumi/
English: The sound of wind over water or from insects.
Uvumi wa upepo baharini ulileta utulivu wa ajabu.
The sound of the sea breeze created a calming atmosphere.
/uvumiliaˈd͡ʒi/
English: See uvumilivu.
Uvumiliaji ni sifa muhimu kwa mafanikio.
Endurance is an essential quality for success.
/uvuˈmilivu/
English: Patience; endurance; tolerance.
Uvumilivu humsaidia mtu kuvuka matatizo ya maisha.
Patience helps a person overcome life's challenges.
/uvuˈnad͡ʒi/
English: The act of harvesting or reaping.
Uvunaji wa mahindi ulianza mapema mwaka huu.
The harvesting of maize started early this year.
/uvuˈndad͡ʒi/
English: See uvundivu.
Uvundaji wa matunda hutokea yakikaa muda mrefu.
The rotting of fruits happens when they are left too long.
/uvuˈndivu/
English: The state of being spoiled or rotten; decay with bad smell.
Uvundivu wa nyama ni hatari kwa afya.
Meat spoilage is dangerous to health.
/uˈvundo/
English: A bad smell; smell of decay.
Uvundo ulitoka kwenye taka zilizooza.
A foul smell came from the rotten garbage.
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