Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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/hamaˈku/

English: A person who is never satisfied; perpetually discontent

Example (Swahili):

Ni hamaku; hakubali matokeo yoyote.

Example (English):

He's never satisfied; he accepts no outcome.

/haˈmala/

English: Load; cargo; things carried

Example (Swahili):

Mashua ilijaa hamala ya nazi.

Example (English):

The boat was full of a cargo of coconuts.

/haˈmali/

English: Porter; carrier of loads

Example (Swahili):

Hamali alibeba mizigo sokoni.

Example (English):

The porter carried the goods at the market.

/haˈmali/

English: Load; lorry for transporting loads

Example (Swahili):

Gari la hamali lilikusanya mazao shambani.

Example (English):

The freight truck collected the produce from the farm.

/haˈmali/

English: The zodiac sign Aries (the ram)

Example (Swahili):

Alizaliwa chini ya nyota ya Hamali.

Example (English):

He was born under the star sign Aries.

/haˈmama/

English: A pigeon/dove (female)

Example (Swahili):

Hamama alitua juu ya paa.

Example (English):

A dove landed on the roof.

/haˈmama/

English: Chant women use when confronting each other

Example (Swahili):

Wanawake waliimba hamama mbele ya hadhira.

Example (English):

The women chanted a challenge song before the crowd.

/haˈmama/

English: Man who mocks others as "acting like women"

Example (Swahili):

Alijulikana kama hamama kwa dhihaka zake.

Example (English):

He was known as a mocker for his taunts.

/haˈmamu/

English: Public bath; swimming pool

Example (Swahili):

Walikwenda hamamu baada ya kazi.

Example (English):

They went to the public bath after work.

/haˈmamu/

English: Dove (variant)

Example (Swahili):

Hamamu aliruka kuelekea msituni.

Example (English):

The dove flew towards the forest.

/haˈmamu/

English: Hot desert wind

Example (Swahili):

Hamamu ilivuma kutoka jangwani.

Example (English):

A hot desert wind blew in.

/hamaˈnika/

English: To be anxious, busy, or thrilled

Example (Swahili):

Wanahanika kuandaa sherehe ya leo.

Example (English):

They're bustling to prepare today's party.

/hamaˈniko/

English: Anxiety; worry; panic

Example (Swahili):

Habari hizo ziliibua hamaniko kijijini.

Example (English):

The news stirred anxiety in the village.

/hamaˈniʃa/

English: To preoccupy; to worry; to keep someone busy

Example (Swahili):

Majukumu mengi yalimhamanisha wiki hii.

Example (English):

Many duties preoccupied him this week.

/haˈmara/

English: A red variety of mango

Example (Swahili):

Tulinunua hamara sokoni jioni.

Example (English):

We bought the red mangoes in the evening market.

/haˈmara/

English: Red (color)

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa kanzu ya rangi hamara.

Example (English):

He wore a robe of red color.

/haˈmasa/

English: Zeal; motivation; ardor

Example (Swahili):

Hotuba yake iliwapa hamasa vijana.

Example (English):

His speech gave the youth motivation.

/hamaˈsika/

English: To be motivated; to be inspired to act

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi wamehamasika kusoma.

Example (English):

The students are motivated to study.

/hamaˈsiko/

English: Motivation; drive to act

Example (Swahili):

Kazi hii inahitaji hamasiko na nidhamu.

Example (English):

This work requires motivation and discipline.

/hamaˈsiʃa/

English: To motivate; to encourage

Example (Swahili):

Walimu wanahamasisha usomaji wa vitabu.

Example (English):

Teachers encourage reading books.

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