Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/lim'buːko/
English: First-fruit offering; first blessing
Wakulima walitoa limbuko la mazao yao.
The farmers gave their first-fruit offering.
/lim'buo/
English: First yield; first event or outcome
Limbuo la shamba hili limekuwa zuri sana.
The first yield from this farm has been excellent.
/limbu'sha/
English: To let someone enjoy or taste something for the first time
Alimlimbusha mtoto juisi kwa mara ya kwanza.
He let the child taste juice for the first time.
/'limfu/
English: Lymph — body fluid carrying white blood cells (immune system)
Mfumo wa limfu unalinda mwili dhidi ya maradhi.
The lymphatic system protects the body from diseases.
/'limka/
English: To become knowledgeable; wise; clever
Mtoto huyo amelimka sana shuleni.
That child has become very bright at school.
/'limka/
English: The action of the sea filling or emptying with waves
Bahari huonyesha limka wakati wa mawimbi makali.
The sea shows its tides during strong waves.
/'limka/
English: To run fast; to move quickly
Mbio zake zilikuwa za kulimka kweli.
His speed was truly impressive.
/'limki/
English: To be defective; to have a shortcoming
Bidhaa hii imelikiwa kwa sababu ya hitilafu.
This product is defective due to a fault.
/'limo/
English: Limousine; a luxurious and spacious car
Walifika harusi kwa limo jeupe.
They arrived at the wedding in a white limousine.
/'linda/
English: To guard; protect; ensure safety; defend
Askari wanalinda mipaka ya nchi.
The soldiers guard the country's borders.
/'lindi/
English: State of deep thought or worry
Yuko kwenye lindi la mawazo.
He is deep in thought.
/'lindi/
English: Pit; grave
Walianguka ndani ya lindi refu la maji.
They fell into a deep water pit.
/'lindo/
English: Guard; watchman
Lindo wa usiku aliripoti matukio yote.
The night guard reported all incidents.
/'linga/
English: To measure; to check for alignment
Fundi alilinga mlango kabla ya kuuweka.
The carpenter measured the door before fitting it.
/'linga/
English: To hold onto something; to cling or insist
Alilinga msimamo wake hadi mwisho.
He held firmly to his stance until the end.
/linga'mana/
English: To correspond; to be compatible; to relate
Maneno haya hayalingamani na matendo yake.
These words do not correspond with his actions.
/linga'na/
English: To resemble; to be equal
Wanafunzi hawa wamelingana kwa umri.
These students are of the same age.
/linga'na/
English: To pray or ask a wish from God or spirits
Wazee walilingana usiku kucha kwa maombi.
The elders prayed all night for blessings.
/linga'na/
English: To be balanced; to be well arranged
Nyumba imelingana vizuri katika ramani.
The house is well aligned on the plan.
/linga'nia/
English: To preach; to call to religion
Shehe alilingania amani na upendo.
The sheikh preached peace and love.
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