Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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mpito

/mpito/

English: A temporary or transitional state.

Example (Swahili):

Serikali ya mpito ilidumu kwa miezi sita.

Example (English):

The transitional government lasted six months.

mplamu

/mplamu/

English: A plant that produces red plum-like fruits.

Example (Swahili):

Mplamu unazaa matunda mekundu matamu.

Example (English):

The plum tree produces sweet red fruits.

mpliiplitao

/mpliiplitao/

English: A type of tree with small branches used as toothbrushes.

Example (Swahili):

Matawi ya mpliiplitao hutumika kama miswaki.

Example (English):

Branches of the mpliiplitao tree are used as toothbrushes.

mpliiplitawala

/mpliiplitawala/

English: See: mpliiplitao.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. mpliiplitao.

Example (English):

See: mpliiplitao.

mpliiplitmanga

/mpliiplitmanga/

English: A climbing plant with small black fruits used as spice.

Example (Swahili):

Mpliiplitmanga hupandia miti mingine na kutoa matunda meusi.

Example (English):

The mpliiplitmanga grows on other trees and produces black fruits.

mpliplii

/mpliplii/

English: A small plant with tiny leaves that produces hot peppers.

Example (Swahili):

Mmea wa mpliplii una pilipili ndogo zenye ukali.

Example (English):

The mpliplii plant has small, spicy peppers.

mpo

/mpo/

English: See: mtoria.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. mtoria.

Example (English):

See: mtoria.

mpofu

/mpofu/

English: 1. A gentle person often pitied by others. 2. One who cries easily.

Example (Swahili):

Mpofu huyo huumizwa kirahisi.

Example (English):

That gentle person gets hurt easily.

mpofuka

/mpofuka/

English: A blind person; one who has lost sight.

Example (Swahili):

Mpofuka hakupoteza hekima yake.

Example (English):

The blind man did not lose his wisdom.

mpokea

/mpokea/

English: A person who receives something, e.g., a phone call.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokea simu aliitikia mara moja.

Example (English):

The receiver answered the call immediately.

mpokeaji

/mpokeaji/

English: 1. One who receives something on behalf of another. 2. (Medical) A person receiving blood or a transplant.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokeaji wa damu alihitaji uangalizi maalumu.

Example (English):

The blood recipient needed special care.

mpokeaji²

/mpokeaji/

English: A midwife; one who helps deliver babies.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokeaji wa mtoto alifanya kazi kwa ustadi.

Example (English):

The midwife performed her duty skillfully.

mpokezi

/mpokezi/

English: A receptionist; one who welcomes guests.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokezi wa hoteli aliwapokea wageni kwa tabasamu.

Example (English):

The hotel receptionist welcomed the guests with a smile.

mpokezi²

/mpokezi/

English: See: mpokeaji.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. mpokeaji.

Example (English):

See: receiver.

mpokonyaji

/mpokonyaji/

English: See: mpokonyi.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. mpokonyi.

Example (English):

See: snatcher.

mpokonyi

/mpokonyi/

English: A person who takes something from another suddenly; a snatcher.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokonyi alimpora pochi sokoni.

Example (English):

The snatcher grabbed her purse in the market.

mpokonyo

/mpokonyo/

English: The act of taking something suddenly without permission.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokonyo wa simu ulitokea barabarani.

Example (English):

The sudden snatching of the phone happened on the road.

mpokozi

/mpokozi/

English: A thief; one who steals others' belongings.

Example (Swahili):

Mpokozi huyo alikamatwa na polisi.

Example (English):

The thief was caught by the police.

mpole

/mpole/

English: A calm and quiet person.

Example (Swahili):

Mpole huleta amani nyumbani.

Example (English):

A calm person brings peace at home.

mpombo

/mpombo/

English: A thorny tree with slippery leaves when wet.

Example (Swahili):

Majani ya mpombo ni hatari wakati wa mvua.

Example (English):

The leaves of the mpombo tree are slippery during rain.

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