Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/mɡeˈuko/
English: A change from one state to another.
Kulikuwa na mgeuko mkubwa wa tabianchi mwaka huu.
There was a major climate change this year.
/mɡeˈuzo/
English: Transformation; reversal.
Mgeuzo wa mfumo wa elimu umeleta matokeo mazuri.
The transformation of the education system has brought positive results.
/mɡhaˈfala/
English: Negligence; forgetfulness.
Mghafala katika kazi unaweza kusababisha hasara kubwa.
Negligence at work can cause great loss.
/mɡhaˈfala/
English: A careless or forgetful person.
Mghafala hakumbuki ahadi zake kwa urahisi.
The careless person easily forgets their promises.
/mɡhaˈlaba/
English: Competition; rivalry.
Kulikuwa na mghalaba mkali kati ya shule mbili bora.
There was fierce rivalry between the two top schools.
/mɡhaˈni/
English: A singer; poet.
Mghani alitumbuiza kwa wimbo wa jadi.
The singer performed a traditional song.
/mɡhaˈɾi/
English: Circling around; going in circles.
Ndege walikuwa katika mghari juu ya mlima.
The birds were circling above the mountain.
/mɡhaˈzili/
English: A beloved; sweetheart.
Alimwandikia barua kwa mghazili wake.
He wrote a letter to his beloved.
/mɡhuˈʃi/
English: A forger; one who makes counterfeit items.
Polisi walimkamata mghushi aliyekuwa akitengeneza noti bandia.
Police arrested the counterfeiter who was making fake banknotes.
/mɡiˈɡisi/
English: A troublemaker; one who causes chaos.
Mgigisi wa darasa alisababisha vurugu wakati wa somo.
The class troublemaker caused chaos during the lesson.
/mɡiliɡiˈlani/
English: A small poisonous plant with round seeds used in sauces.
Watu wa pwani hutumia mgiligilani kama kiungo cha chakula.
Coastal people use the poisonous plant as a spice in food.
/mɡiˈmbi/
English: A traditional healer believed to cause rain.
Mgimbi alifanya tambiko kuomba mvua.
The rainmaker performed a ritual to pray for rain.
/mɡoˈdi/
English: A mine; a place where minerals are dug.
Mgodi wa dhahabu uko kilomita kumi kutoka mjini.
The gold mine is ten kilometers from town.
/mɡoˈɡoɾo/
English: Conflict; tension; struggle.
Mgogoro wa kisiasa uliathiri uchumi wa taifa.
The political conflict affected the nation's economy.
/mɡoˈɡoɾo/
English: Plot conflict in a story.
Mgogoro wa hadithi uliweka msisimko kwa wasomaji.
The story's conflict created suspense for readers.
/mɡoˈɡojo/
English: Serious advice given for future benefit.
Wazee walitoa mgogoyo kwa vijana kuhusu maisha.
The elders gave serious advice to the youth about life.
/mɡoˈli/
English: A type of water snake.
Mgoli alipatikana karibu na bwawa la kijiji.
The water snake was found near the village pond.
/mɡoˈli/
English: A title for a ruler's wife.
Mgoli alihusishwa na shughuli za kifamilia za kifalme.
The ruler's wife was involved in royal family affairs.
/mɡoˈlole/
English: A cloth worn like a robe.
Alivaa mgolole wenye rangi ang'avu wakati wa sherehe.
She wore a brightly colored robe during the celebration.
/mɡoˈloli/
English: See mgolole.
Wanawake wa pwani huvaa mgololi katika harusi.
Coastal women wear the robe during weddings.
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