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Alisa²

a-li-sa

English: To produce a loud sound; to cause an explosive noise; to shout angrily

Example (Swahili):

Gurudumu lilialisa² ghafla barabarani.

Example (English):

The tire burst suddenly on the road.

Alisha

a-li-sha

English: To make a loud noise or explosion; synonym of alisa²

Example (Swahili):

Bunduki ilialisha kwa kishindo.

Example (English):

The gun fired with a loud bang.

Alisi

a-li-si

English: Honest person; someone who speaks the truth

Example (Swahili):

Alijulikana kama mtu alisi katika kijiji chao.

Example (English):

He was known as an honest man in his village.

Aliswa

a-lis-wa

English: To be cared for when sick; to be treated

Example (Swahili):

Mgonjwa alaliswa hospitalini kwa wiki mbili.

Example (English):

The patient was cared for in the hospital for two weeks.

Aliwani

a-li-wa-ni

English: Multicolored; having many colors

Example (Swahili):

Ndege alionekana na manyoya aliwani.

Example (English):

The bird appeared with multicolored feathers.

Alizari

a-li-za-ri

English: A plant whose roots produce red dye

Example (Swahili):

Wali alizari hutumika kutengeneza rangi nyekundu.

Example (English):

The alizari plant is used to produce red dye.

Alizeti

a-li-ze-ti

English: Sunflower; its seeds are used for oil

Example (Swahili):

Wakulima walipanda alizeti kwa ajili ya mafuta.

Example (English):

Farmers planted sunflowers for oil.

Aljebra

al-je-bra

English: Algebra; branch of mathematics using numbers and letters

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walijifunza aljebra shuleni.

Example (English):

Students studied algebra at school.

Alkali

al-ka-li

English: A bandage tied on the penis after circumcision

Example (Swahili):

Daktari alifunga alkali baada ya tohara.

Example (English):

The doctor tied a bandage after circumcision.

Alkemia

al-ke-mi-a

English: Ancient form of chemistry focused on the nature of substances and transformation

Example (Swahili):

Wataalamu wa kale walijifunza alkemia kubadilisha metali kuwa dhahabu.

Example (English):

Ancient scholars studied alchemy to transform metals into gold.

Alkia

al-ki-a

English: 1. To intend to discipline someone 2. A political will; an intention to do something serious

Example (Swahili):

Alitoa alkia kwa wafuasi wake.

Example (English):

He gave a political will to his followers.

Alkoholi

al-ko-ho-li

English: 1. A substance formed by fermentation of sugars 2. A clear liquid found in intoxicating drinks 3. Any drink that causes intoxication

Example (Swahili):

Daktari alimwonya asinywe pombe yenye alkoholi.

Example (English):

The doctor warned him not to drink alcohol.

Alkuki

al-ku-ki

English: Numerous; uncountable; too many to be carried

Example (Swahili):

Alikuwa na mali alkuki katika ghala.

Example (English):

He had countless possessions in the store.

Alla alla

al-la al-la

English: 1. An expression urging someone or stressing a point 2. Slowly, carefully; with caution

Example (Swahili):

Alla alla! Fanya kazi hii kwa makini.

Example (English):

Hey! Do this work carefully.

Allah

al-lah

English: The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims

Example (Swahili):

Waislamu wanamwabudu Allah.

Example (English):

Muslims worship Allah.

Allahuma

al-la-hu-ma

English: 1. A word used to pray or invoke God 2. An exclamation expressing surprise by mentioning God

Example (Swahili):

Walipiga dua wakisema "allahuma."

Example (English):

They prayed saying "O Allah."

Almanusura

al-ma-nu-su-ra

English: Almost; nearly; narrowly escaping danger

Example (Swahili):

Alimanusura aanguke lakini aliokoka.

Example (English):

He nearly fell but was saved.

Almari

al-ma-ri

English: Cupboard or cabinet with drawers

Example (Swahili):

Aliweka nguo zake kwenye almari.

Example (English):

He put his clothes in the cupboard.

Almaria

al-ma-ri-a

English: Embroidery; decoration on clothing; ornamental stitching

Example (Swahili):

Gauni lilipambwa kwa almaria nzuri.

Example (English):

The dress was decorated with fine embroidery.

Almasi

al-ma-si

English: Diamond; a precious and hardest mineral used in jewelry and tools

Example (Swahili):

Pete yake ilikuwa na almasi.

Example (English):

Her ring had a diamond.

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