Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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a-do-nai
English: Name used by Israelites for God
Waliimba nyimbo za kumsifu Adonai.
They sang songs praising Adonai.
a-dre-na-li-ni
English: Adrenaline (hormone)
Michezo ya hatari huongeza adrenalini mwilini.
Extreme sports increase adrenaline in the body.
a-du-a
English: To slaughter a sacrifice or prepare a talisman against evil
Wazee waliadua mbuzi kwa heshima ya mila.
The elders sacrificed a goat in honor of tradition.
a-du-a-ni
English: Annoying; very displeasing
Tabia yake mbaya ilikuwa aduani kwa kila mtu.
His bad behavior was very displeasing to everyone.
a-du-i
English: Enemy; someone hostile
Adui alishambulia kijiji usiku.
The enemy attacked the village at night.
a-du-i
English: An enemy; someone who harms another
Adui alishambulia kijiji usiku.
The enemy attacked the village at night.
a-du-i
English: An opponent or rival in games, politics, etc.
Timu yetu ilicheza dhidi ya adui wao wa jadi.
Our team played against their traditional rival.
ad-van-si
English: Advance payment; partial or early payment before the full amount is due
Alipewa advansi kabla ya mshahara kamili.
He was given an advance before his full salary.
a-fa
English: A wicked person; one who harms others
Afa hufurahia mateso ya wengine.
A wicked person delights in others' suffering.
a-fa
English: Misfortune or calamity
Afa ilimkumba baada ya kupoteza mali zote.
Misfortune befell him after losing all his property.
a-fa-dha-li
English: Better; preferable
Afadhali kitu kimoja mkononi kuliko viwili angani.
Better one thing in hand than two in the air.
a-fa-dha-li
English: Cheaper; more affordable
Bidhaa hii ni afadhali kuliko ile.
This product is more affordable than that one.
a-fa-dha-li
English: Of higher quality; superior
Kitabu hiki kimeandikwa kwa afadhali kubwa.
This book is written with superior quality.
a-fa-na-le-ki
English: An exclamation of astonishment or surprise
Afanaleki! Hii siamini macho yangu.
Wow! I can't believe my eyes.
a-fan-de
English: Respectful title used by soldiers to address their superior
Askari alimwita mkuu wake "Afande."
The soldier called his commander "Afande."
a-fan-de
English: Respectful response used by soldiers
"Ndiyo, Afande!" aliitika kwa heshima.
"Yes, Sir!" he responded respectfully.
a-fan-de
English: A man who has sexual relations with other men (derogatory)
Walimshutumu kuwa afande³.
They accused him of being homosexual.
a-fa-si-a
English: See afezia
Afasia mara nyingi hutokana na matatizo ya ubongo.
Aphasia is often caused by brain damage.
a-fe-zi-a
English: Inability to speak or understand language due to brain disorder
Baada ya kiharusi, alipatwa na afezia.
After the stroke, he suffered from aphasia.
a-fi-ki
English: To agree; to be pleasing; to accept
Wote walifikia afiki kwa pendekezo hilo.
They all agreed on the proposal.
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