Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Ambukizaji

a-mbu-ki-za-ji

English: Having the ability to spread by contact

Example (Swahili):

Mafua ni ugonjwa wa ambukizaji.

Example (English):

Flu is a contagious disease.

Ambukizana

a-mbu-ki-za-na

English: To infect each other; to spread among people

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi wali ambukizana mafua.

Example (English):

The students infected each other with the flu.

Ambukizo

a-mbu-ki-zo

English: The spreading of disease

Example (Swahili):

Ugonjwa huu uko katika hali ya ambukizo kubwa.

Example (English):

This disease is in a state of wide infection.

Ambukua

a-mbu-ku-a

English: To kill germs using chemicals

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia dawa ku ambukua maji.

Example (English):

They used chemicals to disinfect the water.

Ambulensi

a-mbu-len-si

English: A vehicle for carrying the injured or sick

Example (Swahili):

Ambulensi ilimpeleka mgonjwa hospitalini.

Example (English):

The ambulance took the patient to the hospital.

Ambulia

a-mbu-li-a

English: To end up with little; to get only a small share

Example (Swahili):

Wengi walimbaki na ambulia ya chakula.

Example (English):

Many ended up with only a little food.

Amburu

a-mbu-ru

English: A tool for holding burning charcoal; tongs

Example (Swahili):

Aliinua makaa kwa kutumia amburu.

Example (English):

He lifted the charcoal using tongs.

Amdalahane

a-mdala-ha-ne

English: Soft silk

Example (Swahili):

Nguo hii imetengenezwa kwa amdalahane.

Example (English):

This dress is made of soft silk.

Amderahani

a-mde-ra-ha-ni

English: See amdalahane (another form of the word)

Example (Swahili):

Alivaa shati la amderahani.

Example (English):

He wore a shirt of soft silk.

Ameta

a-me-ta

English: A device for measuring electrical waves

Example (Swahili):

Fundi alitumia ameta kupima mawimbi ya umeme.

Example (English):

The technician used a meter to measure electrical waves.

Amfari

a-mfa-ri

English: People (poetic use)

Example (Swahili):

Amfari walikusanyika sokoni.

Example (English):

People gathered in the market.

Amfetamini

a-mfe-ta-mi-ni

English: A type of narcotic drug

Example (Swahili):

Amfetamini ni dawa ya kulevya yenye madhara.

Example (English):

Amphetamine is a harmful narcotic drug.

Amfibia

a-mfi-bi-a

English: Cold-blooded animals living both in water and on land (amphibians)

Example (Swahili):

Chura ni mfano wa amfibia.

Example (English):

Frogs are an example of amphibians.

Ami

a-mi

English: Paternal uncle; father's brother

Example (Swahili):

Ami yake alimsaidia kupata kazi.

Example (English):

His uncle helped him get a job.

Amiba

a-mi-ba

English: A microorganism that causes disease

Example (Swahili):

Amiba husababisha ugonjwa wa kuhara damu.

Example (English):

Amoeba causes dysentery.

Amidi

a-mi-di

English: To reach a decision; to resolve

Example (Swahili):

Walim amidi kuanza safari kesho.

Example (English):

They decided to begin the journey tomorrow.

Amiki

a-mi-ki

English: Deep; profound

Example (Swahili):

Bahari hii ina kina amiki.

Example (English):

This sea has a deep depth.

Amikto

a-mik-to

English: A white linen cloth used by priests

Example (Swahili):

Padre alivaa amikto wakati wa ibada.

Example (English):

The priest wore an amice during the service.

Amili¹

a-mi-li

English: To be able; to understand; to prepare

Example (Swahili):

Aliweza amili¹ somo gumu.

Example (English):

He was able to understand the difficult lesson.

Amili²

a-mi-li

English: To work; to act; to perform

Example (Swahili):

Wafanyakazi wali amili² kwa bidii.

Example (English):

The workers performed diligently.

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