Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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Andaana

a-nda-a-na

English: To align; to motivate each other collectively

Example (Swahili):

Vijana wali andaana kwa mshikamano.

Example (English):

The youths encouraged each other in unity.

Andalia

a-nda-li-a

English: To set food on the table

Example (Swahili):

Ali andalia wageni chakula.

Example (English):

She set food for the guests.

Andalibu

a-nda-li-bu

English: A small bird with a sweet voice (nightingale)

Example (Swahili):

Andalibu aliimba kwa sauti tamu msituni.

Example (English):

The nightingale sang sweetly in the forest.

Andama¹

a-nda-ma

English: To follow; to disturb; to investigate

Example (Swahili):

Alim andama¹ mhalifu hadi nyumbani.

Example (English):

He followed the criminal to his home.

Andama²

a-nda-ma

English: To begin; to appear

Example (Swahili):

Mwezi mpya ume andama² usiku huu.

Example (English):

The new moon appeared tonight.

Andamana

a-nda-ma-na

English: To march in protest or demonstration

Example (Swahili):

Wananchi wali andamana kupinga rushwa.

Example (English):

Citizens marched to protest against corruption.

Andamano

a-nda-ma-no

English: A procession; a march of people

Example (Swahili):

Andamano kubwa lilifanyika mjini.

Example (English):

A large procession took place in the city.

Andamizi

a-nda-mi-zi

English: Senior; accompanying

Example (Swahili):

Yeye ni mhadhiri andamizi.

Example (English):

He is a senior lecturer.

Andamwa

a-nda-mwa

English: To be followed by people; to be talked about

Example (Swahili):

Kiongozi huyo ana andamwa na kashfa nyingi.

Example (English):

That leader is followed by many scandals.

Andao

a-nda-o

English: Preparation; a way of organizing

Example (Swahili):

Andao la sherehe lilifanywa mapema.

Example (English):

The preparation for the ceremony was done early.

Andasa

a-nda-sa

English: Thoughts caused by drunkenness; fantasies

Example (Swahili):

Alikuwa na andasa za uongo baada ya kulewa.

Example (English):

He had wild thoughts after getting drunk.

Andaza

a-nda-za

English: To check the depth of fishing nets

Example (Swahili):

Wavuvi wali andaza nyavu zao baharini.

Example (English):

The fishermen checked the depth of their nets in the sea.

Andazi

a-nda-zi

English: A fried pastry made from flour and sugar (mandazi)

Example (Swahili):

Watoto walifurahia kula andazi.

Example (English):

The children enjoyed eating mandazi.

Andika¹

a-ndi-ka

English: To write; to record in writing

Example (Swahili):

Ali andika¹ barua kwa rafiki yake.

Example (English):

He wrote a letter to his friend.

Andika¹

a-ndi-ka

English: To write; to record in writing

Example (Swahili):

Ali andika¹ barua kwa rafiki yake.

Example (English):

He wrote a letter to his friend.

Andika²

a-ndi-ka

English: To set dishes and food on the table for eating

Example (Swahili):

Mama ali andika² chakula mezani.

Example (English):

Mother set the food on the table.

Andika³

a-ndi-ka

English: To satire; to mock by showing vice or virtue

Example (Swahili):

Gazeti lili andika³ kiongozi kwa kejeli.

Example (English):

The newspaper mocked the leader with satire.

Andika⁴

a-ndi-ka

English: (Kenya) To employ; to hire

Example (Swahili):

Kampuni ilim andika⁴ mfanyakazi mpya.

Example (English):

The company hired a new worker.

Andikanya

a-ndi-ka-nya

English: To group; to stack in certain categories

Example (Swahili):

Ali andikanya vitabu darasani.

Example (English):

He grouped the books in the classroom.

Andikia¹

a-ndi-ki-a

English: To write to someone

Example (Swahili):

Ali andikia¹ rafiki yake barua.

Example (English):

He wrote a letter to his friend.

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