Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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/fuˈruʃa/

English: To chase away; drive out

Example (Swahili):

Walifurusha wavamizi kutoka shambani.

Example (English):

They drove the intruders from the farm.

/fuˈɾuʃi/

English: Bundle; package

Example (Swahili):

Alifunga furushi la nguo kwa safari.

Example (English):

She packed a bundle of clothes for the trip.

/fuɾuˈsiya/

English: Horsemanship; equestrian sport

Example (Swahili):

Mashindano ya furusiya yalivutia wengi.

Example (English):

The equestrian competition attracted many.

/fuˈɾuti/

English: Small stall or booth for selling goods

Example (Swahili):

Alifungua furuti la kuuza matunda sokoni.

Example (English):

He opened a small stall to sell fruit at the market.

/fuˈɾutu/

English: To exceed limits; to break rules

Example (Swahili):

Mchezaji alifurutu mipaka na kuadhibiwa.

Example (English):

The player exceeded the limits and was penalized.

/fuˈruː/

English: Result; outcome

Example (Swahili):

Tulijadili furuu za utafiti huo.

Example (English):

We discussed the outcomes of that study.

/fuˈruːɡu/

English: Ankle bracelet; also a type of fruit (regional)

Example (Swahili):

Alinunua furuugu ya shingoni na miguuni.

Example (English):

She bought an ankle bracelet and a necklace.

/fuɾuˈwehi/

English: Woolen jacket

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa furuwehi kukinga baridi.

Example (English):

He wore a woolen jacket to keep out the cold.

/ˈfusa/

English: To squeeze; burst; pound soft; insult; erase; cover

Example (Swahili):

Usifuse matunda hadi yakalika.

Example (English):

Don't squeeze the fruits until they burst.

/fuˈsahi/

English: To annul; break off (e.g., marriage)

Example (Swahili):

Walifusahi uchumba kwa makubaliano.

Example (English):

They annulled the engagement by mutual consent.

/ˈfuʃa/

English: To fumigate; spread smoke/incense

Example (Swahili):

Wali fusha nyumba kuondoa harufu mbaya.

Example (English):

They fumigated the house to remove the bad smell.

/ˈfuʃo/

English: Gunpowder ignition; fumigant; ceremonial leaf

Example (Swahili):

Waliweka fusho kwenye ibada ya jadi.

Example (English):

They used a ceremonial leaf in the traditional rite.

/ˈfusi/

English: Debris from a collapsed building; rubble

Example (Swahili):

Waokoaji waliondoa fusi kutafuta manusura.

Example (English):

Rescuers removed the rubble to search for survivors.

/fuˈsia/

English: To fill a foundation hole (with material)

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alifusia shimo la msingi kwa kokoto.

Example (English):

The mason filled the foundation hole with gravel.

/fuˈsika/

English: To be slightly injured

Example (Swahili):

Alifusika tu kwenye ajali hiyo.

Example (English):

He was only slightly injured in that accident.

/ˈfuska/

English: Promiscuous person; licentious

Example (Swahili):

Tabia ya kifuska haikubaliki.

Example (English):

Promiscuous behavior is unacceptable.

/fuˈsuku/

English: To behave immorally

Example (Swahili):

Alionywa kuacha kufusuku.

Example (English):

He was warned to stop behaving immorally.

/fuˈsuli/

English: Everything; openly, in the open

Example (Swahili):

Walizungumzia suala hilo kwa fusuli.

Example (English):

They discussed the matter openly.

/fuˈsusi/

English: A type of gemstone

Example (Swahili):

Pete yake ilikuwa na jiwe la fususi.

Example (English):

Her ring had a fususi gemstone.

/ˈfuta/

English: To erase; wipe; draw water/weapon; demolish; dislike; lose (money)

Example (Swahili):

Tafadhali futa ubao wa matangazo.

Example (English):

Please wipe the notice board.

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