Kamusi ya Kiswahili

Learn Swahili with our comprehensive dictionary featuring pronunciation guides and example sentences

Browse by Letter
All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Makabiliano

makabilia-no

English: Confrontation; competition

Example (Swahili):

Makabiliano makali yalitokea kati ya wapinzani.

Example (English):

Fierce confrontations occurred between the rivals.

Makaburi

maka-buri

English: Cemetery

Example (Swahili):

Walitembelea makaburi ya mababu zao.

Example (English):

They visited the graves of their ancestors.

Makadara

maka-dara

English: Divine power; destiny

Example (Swahili):

Walisadiki makadara ya Mwenyezi Mungu.

Example (English):

They believed in the divine decree of God.

Makadi

ma-kadi

English: Baboon's red buttocks

Example (Swahili):

Makadi yalionekana msituni.

Example (English):

The red buttocks of baboons were visible in the forest.

Makadiri

maka-diri

English: Destiny; divine decree

Example (Swahili):

Hakuna anayeweza kubadilisha makadiri ya Mungu.

Example (English):

No one can change God's decree.

Makadirio

makadiri-o

English: Estimate; budget

Example (Swahili):

Serikali ilitangaza makadirio ya bajeti mpya.

Example (English):

The government announced the budget estimates.

Makafani

maka-faani

English: Morgue

Example (Swahili):

Mwili ulihifadhiwa makafani.

Example (English):

The body was kept in the morgue.

Makala

ma-kala

English: Article; essay; academic paper

Example (Swahili):

Aliandika makala kwenye gazeti.

Example (English):

He wrote an article in the newspaper.

Makali

ma-kali

English: Sharpness; edge; quality

Example (Swahili):

Kisu hiki kina makali sana.

Example (English):

This knife is very sharp.

Makao

ma-kao

English: Residence; dwelling

Example (Swahili):

Walihamia makao mapya mjini.

Example (English):

They moved to a new residence in town.

Makapi

ma-kapi

English: Residue; leftovers

Example (Swahili):

Makapi ya chai yalibaki kwenye sufuria.

Example (English):

Tea dregs remained in the pot.

Makarama

makara-ma

English: Miracles; unusual events

Example (Swahili):

Walishuhudia makarama ya ajabu.

Example (English):

They witnessed unusual miracles.

Makaribisho

makaribi-ʃo

English: Reception; welcome

Example (Swahili):

Wageni walipokelewa kwa makaribisho mazuri.

Example (English):

Guests were welcomed warmly.

Makaroni

maka-roni

English: Macaroni

Example (Swahili):

Wapishi walitengeneza makaroni kwa chakula cha jioni.

Example (English):

The cooks prepared macaroni for dinner.

Makasada

makasa-da

English: Extreme level; excess

Example (Swahili):

Alifanya kazi kwa makasada.

Example (English):

He worked with extreme effort.

Makasari

makasa-ri

English: Briefly; in short

Example (Swahili):

Alisimulia hadithi kwa makasari.

Example (English):

He told the story briefly.

Makasi

ma-kasi

English: Scissors

Example (Swahili):

Alikata karatasi kwa makasi.

Example (English):

He cut the paper with scissors.

Makataa

makataa

English: Deadline; final decision; contract

Example (Swahili):

Walipanga makataa

Example (English):

They planned the deadline

Makataa

maka-taa

English: Deadline; final decision; contract

Example (Swahili):

Walikubaliana makataa ya mwisho wa mwezi.

Example (English):

They agreed on a deadline at the end of the month.

Makavazi

maka-vazi

English: Museum

Example (Swahili):

Wanafunzi walitembelea makavazi ya taifa.

Example (English):

The students visited the national museum.

Quick Learning Tips
Practice Pronunciation

Pay attention to the pronunciation guides to improve your speaking skills.

Use Example Sentences

Study the example sentences to understand how words are used in context.