Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/faˈrikumu/
English: Wooden support/prop on a ship
Mafundi walibadilisha farikumu lililochoka.
The craftsmen replaced the worn ship support.
/fariˈnaiti/
English: Fahrenheit (temperature unit)
Joto lilipimwa kwa farinaiti.
The temperature was measured in Fahrenheit.
/faˈrine/
English: Rice porridge with milk and ghee
Asubuhi waliandaa farine tamu kwa kifungua kinywa.
In the morning they prepared tasty farine for breakfast.
/fariˈsajo/
English: Pharisee; by extension an untrustworthy or hypocritical person
Hadithi ilimtaja kama farisayo aliyejifanya mtakatifu.
The story described him as a Pharisee pretending to be holy.
/faˈriʃa/
English: A type of grass
Ng'ombe walikuwa wakila majani ya farisha shambani.
The cows were eating farisha grass in the field.
/faˈriʃi/
English: To spread a sheet; to saddle; to lay out
Tafadhali farishi mazulia kabla ya wageni kufika.
Please lay out the rugs before the guests arrive.
/faˈrisi/
English: Horseman; expert; brave fighter
Alijulikana kama farisi wa mapiganoni.
He was known as a brave fighter in battles.
/ˈfarka/
English: Separation; boundary line
Farka ya mashamba yao ni ua hili.
The boundary of their farms is this fence.
/faˈroma/
English: Weight placed on a ship (ballast/measure)
Nakhodha aliongeza faroma ili chombo kisimame sawa.
The captain added weight so the vessel would balance.
/ˈfaru/
English: Rhinoceros
Faru walionekana mapema asubuhi mbugani.
Rhinos were seen early in the morning in the park.
/ˈfarum/
English: Satisfying portion of food
Alipata farum ya wali na maharage.
He received a satisfying portion of rice and beans.
/faˈruma/
English: Hat-shaping frame/block
Kofia hii ilitengenezwa kwa kutumia faruma maalumu.
This hat was made using a special block.
/faˈrumi/
English: Weight used on a ship; ballast piece
Wafanyakazi walihamisha farumi upande wa kushoto.
The crew moved the ballast weight to the left side.
/faˈrumu/
English: Portion of food; ship's ballast
Meli ilihitaji farumu zaidi kabla ya safari.
The ship needed more ballast before the voyage.
/ˈfarwa/
English: Fur garment; fur coat
Alivaa farwa kutokana na baridi kali.
She wore a fur coat because of the severe cold.
/faˈsaha/
English: Eloquence; eloquent expression
Alizungumza kwa fasaha bungeni.
He spoke with eloquence in parliament.
/faˈsahi/
English: An eloquent speaker
Yeye ni fasahi anayevutia wasikilizaji.
She is an eloquent speaker who captivates listeners.
/faˈʃaː/
English: Increase in number; proliferation
Biashara za mtandaoni zimefikia fashaa.
Online businesses have proliferated.
/faˈʃeni/
English: Fashion; style
Mavazi haya yako kwenye fasheni mwaka huu.
These clothes are in fashion this year.
/faʃiˈfaʃi/
English: Sparks (from fire)
Fashifashi zilionekana zikiruka kutoka makaa.
Sparks were seen flying from the coals.
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