Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/uˈzulu/
English: [Verb stem] To resign or relinquish authority voluntarily.
Waziri alizulu nafasi yake kwa hiari.
The minister resigned from his position voluntarily.
/uzuˈlufu/
English: 1. Senility due to old age. 2. Acting against expectations. 3. Madness or moral corruption.
Uzulufu wa wazee unaweza kusababisha waseme mambo yasiyo na maana.
Senility in old people can make them say nonsensical things.
/uzuˈlufu/
English: A disease affecting the brain or nerves causing mental instability.
Uzulufu ni ugonjwa unaohitaji matibabu ya kisaikolojia.
Mental disorder requires psychological treatment.
/uˈzuŋɡu/
English: 1. European-like customs or behavior. 2. European origin. 3. Novelty or foreignness.
Uzungu ulianza kuenea Afrika wakati wa ukoloni.
European influence spread in Africa during colonial times.
/uzuŋɡuˈkad͡ʒi/
English: 1. The act of moving around or traveling. 2. Deception or trickery.
Uzungukaji wake ulimsaidia kujua dunia zaidi.
His travels helped him learn more about the world.
/uzuŋɡumzinaˈfsiya/
English: A soliloquy; an internal monologue or self-conversation.
Tamthilia ilianza na uzungumzinafsiya wa mhusika mkuu.
The play began with the main character's soliloquy.
/uzuŋˈɡuni/
English: See Ulaya (Europe).
Alisafiri Uzunguni kusoma chuo kikuu.
He traveled to Europe for university studies.
/uzuŋˈɡuni/
English: Wealthy or affluent areas.
Anaishi Uzunguni sehemu yenye nyumba kubwa na magari mengi.
He lives in an affluent area with big houses and many cars.
/uˈzuri/
English: The state of being attractive; beauty.
Uzuri wa asili hauhitaji mapambo.
Natural beauty requires no adornment.
/uˈzuri/
English: Things used for adornment; cosmetics.
Alinunua vipodozi vya uzuri dukani.
She bought beauty products from the shop.
/uzuruˈɾad͡ʒi/
English: The act of wandering or loitering without purpose.
Uzururaji mitaani unawakumba vijana wengi wasio na kazi.
Street wandering affects many unemployed youths.
/uˈzuʃi/
English: 1. Falsehood; fabrication. 2. The act of inventing trouble.
Uzushi wake ulisababisha ugomvi mkubwa.
His false rumor caused a big conflict.
/uˈzuzi/
English: The act of revealing or making something public.
Uzuzi wa siri za serikali ni kosa kubwa.
Revealing state secrets is a serious offense.
/uˈzuzu/
English: 1. Ignorance or lack of understanding. 2. Unfamiliarity. 3. Naivety or stupidity.
Uzuzu si kosa ila ni fursa ya kujifunza.
Ignorance is not a crime but a chance to learn.
vi-ba-ya
English: Badly; in a bad state; the opposite of well
Aliishi vibaya baada ya kufutwa kazi
He lived badly after being fired
vi-bwe-ka
English: Small, unnecessary events; small, surprising things; scattered items
Alinunua vibweka vingi sokoni bila sababu
He bought many unnecessary little things at the market without reason
vi-de
English: Sweet things; delicacies
Watoto walifurahia vide vilivyotengenezwa na mama yao
The children enjoyed the delicacies made by their mother
vid-ge-le-ge-le
English: Loud cheers of joy; celebratory shouts
Harusi iliambatana na vidgelegele vingi
The wedding was accompanied by loud cheers
vi-di
English: Video; a device for recording and playing films
Walitazama vidi mpya ya muziki
They watched a new music video
vi-do
English: Dimples that appear when laughing or smiling
Alitabasamu na vido vilionekana usoni mwake
She smiled and dimples appeared on her face
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