Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/mtʃuˈkutʃa/
English: An unpleasant-tasting drink.
Mchukucha huo ulikuwa na ladha kali ya dawa.
The bitter drink had a strong medicinal taste.
/mtʃuˈkutʃo/
English: See mchukucha.
Angalia neno mchukucha kwa maana kamili.
See the word mchukucha for the full meaning.
/mtʃuˈkutʃo/
English: A state of anxiety or fearful excitement.
Moyo wake ulikuwa na mchukucho wakati wa mahojiano.
His heart was filled with nervous excitement during the interview.
/mtʃuˈkuo/
English: The manner of carrying or lifting something.
Mchukuo wake wa mzigo ulikuwa wa ustadi mkubwa.
His way of carrying the load showed great skill.
/mtʃuˈkuzi/
English: A porter; someone who carries luggage.
Mchukuzi alibeba mizigo mizito kutoka bandarini.
The porter carried heavy luggage from the port.
/mtʃuˈma/
English: 1. A person who gathers or seeks something for self-improvement or gain. 2. A harvester of crops.
Mchuma wa kahawa alipata mavuno mengi mwaka huu.
The coffee harvester had a large yield this year.
/mtʃuˈma/
English: (Informal) The male reproductive organ.
Watoto walicheka waliposikia neno mchuma.
The children laughed when they heard the word mchuma.
/mtʃuˈmadʒi/
English: 1. A harvester of crops like coffee or cloves. 2. A person who earns a living from work.
Mchumaji wa karafuu alisafiri kisiwani kwa msimu wa mavuno.
The clove harvester traveled to the island for the harvest season.
/mˈtʃumba/
English: A fiancé or fiancée.
Mchumba wake alimtembelea nyumbani kwa wazazi.
His fiancée visited his parents' home.
/mtʃumbuˈruru/
English: A type of fish with a long, sword-like mouth.
Wavuvi walipata mchumbururu mkubwa baharini.
The fishermen caught a large sword-mouthed fish in the sea.
/mˈtʃumi/
English: An economist; an expert in economic matters.
Mchumi alieleza jinsi ya kukuza uchumi wa taifa.
The economist explained how to grow the nation's economy.
/mˈtʃumi/
English: 1. A harvester of crops like coffee or tea. 2. A person who earns a living from work. 3. A frugal person who saves money.
Mchumi mzuri hutumia pesa zake kwa hekima na mpango.
A wise saver spends his money with care and planning.
/mtʃuˈnadʒi/
English: A person who works with leather; a tanner.
Mchunaji alitengeneza ngozi laini kwa ajili ya viatu.
The tanner prepared soft leather for shoes.
/mtʃuˈnadʒi/
English: A woman who deceives men for money or gain through false promises.
Mchunaji huyo alijulikana kwa kudanganya wanaume matajiri.
That deceiver was known for tricking wealthy men.
/mfeˈredʒi/
English: A pipe or channel for water.
Maji yalitoka kupitia mfereji wa plastiki.
Water flowed through the plastic pipe.
/mfuˈa/
English: A person who makes things from metal; a smith.
Mfua chuma hutengeneza zana kama nyundo na panga.
The blacksmith makes tools such as hammers and machetes.
/mfu.aˈtʃuma/
English: A blacksmith; one who forges iron tools.
Mfuachuma alitengeneza jembe jipya la mkulima.
The blacksmith made a new hoe for the farmer.
/mfu.aðaˈnabu/
English: A goldsmith; a person who makes jewelry from gold.
Mfuadhanabu alitengeneza pete ya dhahabu kwa bibi harusi.
The goldsmith made a gold ring for the bride.
/mfu.aˈfeða/
English: A silversmith; one who makes items from silver.
Mfuafedha anatengeneza vikuku na pete za fedha.
The silversmith makes bracelets and silver rings.
/mfu.aˈnazi/
English: A person who climbs coconut trees to harvest.
Mfuanazi alipanda mnazi kukata nazi mbivu.
The coconut harvester climbed the tree to pick ripe coconuts.
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