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Ezua

/ɛˈzua/

English: Remove thatch from a roof

Example (Swahili):

Waliezua paa ili kuliwekea bati jipya.

Example (English):

They removed the thatch to put on new iron sheets.

Faa

/faː/

English: To be useful; to please; to help

Example (Swahili):

Kitabu hiki kina faa sana kwa wanafunzi.

Example (English):

This book is very useful for students.

Faana

/faːna/

English: To help each other

Example (Swahili):

Majirani wali faana wakati wa dharura.

Example (English):

The neighbors helped each other during the emergency.

Faatana

/faːˈtana/

English: To go together; to accompany one another

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walifaatana kwenda maktaba.

Example (English):

The students went together to the library.

Faatia

/faːˈtia/

English: To follow someone; to go for a purpose

Example (Swahili):

Alifaatia daktari kupata ushauri.

Example (English):

He went to the doctor to get advice.

Faatilia

/faːtiˈlia/

English: To investigate; to follow up

Example (Swahili):

Tafadhali faatilia malalamiko ya mteja.

Example (English):

Please follow up on the customer's complaint.

Faatiliza

/faːtiˈliza/

English: To inquire about future events; to keep following up

Example (Swahili):

Waandishi walifaatiliza uchaguzi hadi mwisho.

Example (English):

Reporters kept following up on the election to the end.

Faatisha

/faːˈtisha/

English: To trace (copy outlines); to imitate

Example (Swahili):

Mtoto alifaatisha picha kwenye kijitabu.

Example (English):

The child traced the picture in the booklet.

Faatundu

/faːˈtundu/

English: A type of herring fish

Example (Swahili):

Soko lina faatundu wapya leo.

Example (English):

The market has fresh faatundu today.

Fadhaa

/faðɑː/

English: Panic; shock

Example (Swahili):

Habari za tetemeko zilisababisha fadhaa mjini.

Example (English):

News of the quake caused panic in the city.

Fadhalka

/faðalka/

English: To become anxious

Example (Swahili):

Alianza ku fadhalka aliposikia makelele.

Example (English):

He became anxious when he heard the noise.

Fadhalsha

/faðalʃa/

English: To frighten or worry someone

Example (Swahili):

Usim fadhalsha mtoto kwa vitisho.

Example (English):

Don't frighten the child with threats.

Fadhila

/faðila/

English: Kindness; favor; gratitude

Example (Swahili):

Alionyesha fadhila kwa kumsaidia jirani.

Example (English):

He showed kindness by helping his neighbor.

Fadhili (n.)

/faðili/

English: Goodness; preferable

Example (Swahili):

Amani ni fadhili kuliko chuki.

Example (English):

Peace is preferable to hatred.

Fadhili (v.)

/faðili/

English: To do good; to be kind

Example (Swahili):

Tufadhili yatima kwa michango yetu.

Example (English):

Let's be kind to orphans through our donations.

Fadiri

/fadiri/

English: (Entry unclear/incomplete)

Example (Swahili):

Maana ya fadiri haijabainishwa kikamilifu hapa.

Example (English):

The meaning of "fadiri" isn't fully specified here.

Fafanua

/fafanua/

English: To explain clearly

Example (Swahili):

Mwalimu alifafanua somo kwa mifano.

Example (English):

The teacher explained the lesson with examples.

Fafanukia

/fafanukia/

English: To become clear and understandable

Example (Swahili):

Suala lilifafanukia baada ya majadiliano.

Example (English):

The issue became clear after the discussion.

Fafaruka

/fafaruka/

English: To speak incoherently; thrash about

Example (Swahili):

Mgonjwa alianza fafaruka kutokana na maumivu.

Example (English):

The patient thrashed about because of the pain.

Fagia

/fagia/

English: To sweep; to finish completely

Example (Swahili):

Tafadhali fagia sakafu ya jikoni.

Example (English):

Please sweep the kitchen floor.

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