Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Idlogramu

idiʤogramu

English: Ideogram; symbol representing an idea

Example (Swahili):

Alitumia idlogramu kueleza wazo lake darasani.

Example (English):

He used an ideogram to explain his idea in class.

Idlya

idija

English: Related to celebration or festival

Example (Swahili):

Sherehe ya harusi ilikuwa na mandhari ya idlya.

Example (English):

The wedding celebration had a festive atmosphere.

Ifadi

ifadi

English: Benefit; advantage

Example (Swahili):

Elimu ni ifadi kubwa kwa vijana.

Example (English):

Education is a great benefit for the youth.

Ifaki

ifaki

English: Revival of faith

Example (Swahili):

Mhubiri alihimiza ifaki miongoni mwa waumini.

Example (English):

The preacher encouraged a revival of faith among the believers.

Iftari

iftari

English: Meal to break the fast in Islam

Example (Swahili):

Familia ilikusanyika pamoja kwa iftari.

Example (English):

The family gathered together for iftar.

Ifu

ifu

English: Ash; remains

Example (Swahili):

Moto ulipozimika, ifu pekee ndizo zilizosalia.

Example (English):

When the fire went out, only ashes remained.

Ifu (honorific)

ifu

English: Respectful title for a woman

Example (Swahili):

Watu walimuita Ifu Asha kwa heshima.

Example (English):

People respectfully called her Ifu Asha.

Ifya

ifja

English: Annoy; trouble

Example (Swahili):

Kejeli zake zilimifya sana.

Example (English):

His mockery annoyed him greatly.

Iga

iga

English: Imitate; copy

Example (Swahili):

Mtoto anapenda kuiga wazazi wake.

Example (English):

The child likes to imitate his parents.

Igiza

igiza

English: Act; perform; dramatize

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi waliigiza mchezo wa kuigiza.

Example (English):

The students acted in a play.

Igizo

igizo

English: Performance; drama

Example (Swahili):

Igizo lao lilivutia watazamaji wengi.

Example (English):

Their drama performance attracted many spectators.

Igizodhima

igizoðima

English: Educational drama

Example (Swahili):

Shule iliandaa igizodhima kuhusu madhara ya dawa za kulevya.

Example (English):

The school organized an educational drama about the dangers of drugs.

Ihramu

ihramu

English: Pilgrimage attire (in Islam)

Example (Swahili):

Waislamu huvaa ihramu wanapokwenda hija.

Example (English):

Muslims wear ihram when going for pilgrimage.

Ihsani

ihsani

English: Kindness; goodness

Example (Swahili):

Alionyesha ihsani kwa jirani zake kwa kuwasaidia.

Example (English):

He showed kindness to his neighbors by helping them.

Ihtiramu

ihtiramu

English: Respect; dignity

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walionyesha ihtiramu kwa mwalimu wao.

Example (English):

The students showed respect for their teacher.

Iiliki

iliki

English: Cardamom

Example (Swahili):

Waliongeza iliki kwenye chai.

Example (English):

They added cardamom to the tea.

Ijabu¹

ijabu

English: Acceptance of a bid

Example (Swahili):

Ijabu ya ombi lake ilimfurahisha sana.

Example (English):

The acceptance of his request made him very happy.

Ijabu²

ijabu

English: God's acceptance of a deed

Example (Swahili):

Waumini walitarajia ijabu ya sala zao.

Example (English):

The faithful hoped for God's acceptance of their prayers.

Ijapo

ijapo

English: Although; even if

Example (Swahili):

Ijapo mvua ilinyesha, walifika shereheni.

Example (English):

Although it rained, they arrived at the ceremony.

Ijara¹

ijara

English: Payment for religious service on behalf of another

Example (Swahili):

Familia ilitoa ijara kwa ajili ya marehemu.

Example (English):

The family gave payment for a religious service on behalf of the deceased.

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