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Hidhi

/ˈhiði/

English: To begin menstruation; have a period

Example (Swahili):

Alianza kuhidi akiwa darasa la saba.

Example (English):

She began menstruating in seventh grade.

Hidi¹

/ˈhidi/

English: To guide; direct toward good; lead

Example (Swahili):

Viongozi wanapaswa kuwahidia vijana.

Example (English):

Leaders should guide the youth.

Hidi²

/ˈhidi/

English: (Theological) God's act of guiding someone

Example (Swahili):

Tunaamini hidi ya Mungu humwelekeza mtu kwenye haki.

Example (English):

We believe God's guidance leads a person to righteousness.

Hidi³

/ˈhidi/

English: To measure

Example (Swahili):

Wahandisi walihidi urefu wa daraja.

Example (English):

The engineers measured the bridge's length.

Hidi⁴

/ˈhidi/

English: To clarify; make explicit; reveal

Example (Swahili):

Ripoti ilihidi sababu za kuchelewa.

Example (English):

The report clarified the reasons for the delay.

Hidima¹

/hiˈdima/

English: In haste; quickly; "chop-chop"

Example (Swahili):

Aliondoka hidima bila kuaga.

Example (English):

He left in a rush without saying goodbye.

Hidima²

/hiˈdima/

English: Service; duty of a servant/attendant

Example (Swahili):

Alitunukiwa kwa hidima yake nzuri.

Example (English):

He was honored for his good service.

Hidra

/ˈhidra/

English: Hydra—mythical many-headed creature

Example (Swahili):

Hadithi ya hidra hutumiwa kufundisha ujasiri.

Example (English):

The hydra tale is used to teach bravery.

Hidrojeni

/hidroˈjeni/

English: Hydrogen gas

Example (Swahili):

Hidrojeni ni gesi nyepesi na inayowaka.

Example (English):

Hydrogen is a light, flammable gas.

Hidrolojia

/hidroloˈjia/

English: Hydrology

Example (Swahili):

Alisomea hidrolojia chuo kikuu.

Example (English):

She studied hydrology at university.

Hieroglifu

/hieɾoˈɡlifu/

English: Hieroglyph—ancient picture writing

Example (Swahili):

Hieroglifu za Misri bado zinawavutia wanafunzi.

Example (English):

Egyptian hieroglyphs still fascinate students.

Hifadhi¹

/hiˈfaði/

English: To keep/guard; store; conserve; save for later

Example (Swahili):

Hifadhi hati zako mahali salama.

Example (English):

Keep your documents in a safe place.

Hifadhi²

/hiˈfaði/

English: Reserve/sanctuary; protection

Example (Swahili):

Mbuga ni hifadhi ya wanyamapori.

Example (English):

The park is a wildlife sanctuary.

Hifadhidata

/hifaːðiˈdata/

English: Database (computer)

Example (Swahili):

Taarifa zote zimehifadhiwa kwenye hifadhidata.

Example (English):

All information is stored in the database.

Hii¹

/hiː/

English: Demonstrative pronoun (near, singular; i-/zi-, u-/i-): "this"

Example (Swahili):

Hii kalamu ni yangu.

Example (English):

This pen is mine.

Hii²

/hiː/

English: Demonstrative adjective (near, singular): "this (…thing)"

Example (Swahili):

Nimekagua hii faili leo.

Example (English):

I checked this file today.

Hija

/ˈhiʄa/

English: Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

Example (Swahili):

Wazazi wake walitimiza ibada ya hija.

Example (English):

Her parents fulfilled the pilgrimage.

Hijabu¹

/hiˈʤabu/

English: Veil/covering garment for women

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa hijabu kuingia msikitini.

Example (English):

She wore a hijab to enter the mosque.

Hijabu²

/hiˈʤabu/

English: Head ailment from sinus/cold stress

Example (Swahili):

Aliugua hijabu wakati wa kipupwe.

Example (English):

She had a head ailment during the cold season.

Hijabu³

/hiˈʤabu/

English: Traditional protective charm/medicine

Example (Swahili):

Wazee walitumia hijabu kumkinga mtoto.

Example (English):

Elders used a protective remedy to shield the child.

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