Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/hafiˈfiʃo/
English: Reduction; mitigation; lessening
Hafifisho la adhabu lilitangazwa na mahakama.
A mitigation of the sentence was announced by the court.
/haˈfifu/
English: Weak; feeble; not robust
Mwanga hafifu ulifanya kusoma kuwa kugumu.
The dim light made reading difficult.
/haˈfiː/
English: Hidden; covert; underhand (often with trickery)
Alifanya mipango kwa njia hafii.
He made plans in a covert manner.
/haˈfili/
English: To graduate; to receive a degree; to participate in a ceremony
Wanafunzi watahafili wiki ijayo.
The students will graduate next week.
/ˈhafka/
English: See "hafkani"
Kwa maana, tazama neno hafkani.
For the meaning, see "hafkani."
/hafˈkani/
English: Palpitations; nervous fluttering; restlessness
Alipata hafkani kabla ya mtihani.
She felt palpitations before the exam.
/ˈhafla/
English: Celebration; party; ceremonial gathering
Kulikuwa na hafla ya kuwakaribisha wageni.
There was a celebration to welcome the guests.
/hafuˈbeki/
English: A defender (full-back) in soccer
Hafubeki alimzuia mshambuliaji asipige shuti.
The full-back blocked the striker from shooting.
/hafuˈkasti/
English: A person of mixed blood; a mulatto
Alieleza historia ya babu yake kama hafukasti.
He described his grandfather's history as a person of mixed race.
/hafuˈtaimu/
English: Time-out; a break in a game
Kocha aliomba hafutaimu kupanga mbinu mpya.
The coach called a time-out to plan new tactics.
/hafuˈtamu/
English: Mid-term break for students
Wanafunzi wataenda nyumbani kwa hafutamu ya wiki moja.
Students will go home for a one-week midterm break.
/haˈgali/
English: Cord or tape for tying a headscarf
Alifunga ushungi wake kwa hagali imara.
She tied her headscarf with a sturdy cord.
/ˈhaha/
English: To pant; be anxious; speak or eat hurriedly
Baada ya kukimbia, alianza haha¹ kwa pumzi.
After running, he started panting for breath.
/ˈhaha/
English: To get irritated quickly; become anxious easily
Usihofu, usije ukaanza haha² kwa jambo dogo.
Don't worry, don't start getting anxious over a small matter.
/hai/
English: Alive; with vitality; lively; intelligent
Mjadala ulikuwa hai na wenye hoja nzito.
The debate was lively and full of strong arguments.
/hai/
English: Exclamation urging support or rallying cry
"Hai!" askari wakaitika kwa sauti moja.
"Hai!" the soldiers responded in unison.
/ˈhaiba/
English: Charisma; personal charm; attractive bearing
Kiongozi huyo ana haiba inayovutia wengi.
That leader has a charisma that attracts many.
/haiˈbridi/
English: Hybrid animal or plant from different parents
Shamba lina mahindi haibridi yenye mavuno mengi.
The farm has hybrid maize with high yields.
/haiˈðuru/
English: "Never mind!"; an exclamation forgiving a small fault
"Haidhuru! Kesho utafanikiwa," mama akamwambia.
"Never mind! You'll succeed tomorrow," said his mother.
/ˈhaidra/
English: A many-headed mythical serpent (Hydra)
Hadithi ilimtaja haidra anayetoa moto.
The tale mentioned a hydra that breathes fire.
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