Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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/mrejesho/

English: (Literature) Recollection of past events in a story.

Example (Swahili):

Riwaya hii ina mrejesho wa matukio ya zamani.

Example (English):

This novel includes flashbacks to past events.

/mrekani/

English: See: marekani.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. marekani.

Example (English):

See: American.

/mrela/

English: A stitching style where the lower part of a kanzu or shirt is widened.

Example (Swahili):

Kanzu yake imefumwa kwa mtindo wa mrela.

Example (English):

His kanzu was sewn in the mrela style.

/mrembe/

English: A spear or stick with a sharp point.

Example (Swahili):

Askari alibeba mrembe mkononi.

Example (English):

The guard carried a sharp spear in his hand.

/mrembe/

English: A cloth used for cleansing after sexual intercourse.

Example (Swahili):

Wanandoa walitumia mrembe kujifuta.

Example (English):

The couple used a cleansing cloth afterward.

/mrembeshaji/

English: 1. A decorator. 2. A cosmetic or plastic surgery specialist.

Example (Swahili):

Mrembeshaji alipamba ukumbi kwa maua mazuri.

Example (English):

The decorator adorned the hall with beautiful flowers.

/mrembo/

English: A beautiful woman or girl.

Example (Swahili):

Mrembo huyo alivutia kila mtu alimpomwona.

Example (English):

The beautiful lady attracted everyone's attention.

/mrembo/

English: A seller of women's accessories.

Example (Swahili):

Mrembo alitembeza mapambo sokoni.

Example (English):

The vendor sold women's accessories in the market.

/mrenda/

English: See: mlenda.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. mlenda.

Example (English):

See: mlenda.

/mrengo/

English: A political or ideological stance.

Example (Swahili):

Kila chama kina mrengo wake wa kisiasa.

Example (English):

Every party has its own political stance.

/mrengu/

English: Planks fixed to a boat's sides to balance it.

Example (Swahili):

Mrenju wa chombo ulizuia kisiondoke vibaya.

Example (English):

The boat's balance boards prevented it from tilting.

/mrengwa/

English: A gullible or easily deceived person.

Example (Swahili):

Mrengwa huamini maneno ya kila mtu.

Example (English):

The gullible person believes everyone's words.

/Mreno/

English: A citizen of Portugal.

Example (Swahili):

Mreno huyo alifika Tanzania mwaka jana.

Example (English):

That Portuguese man arrived in Tanzania last year.

/mrera/

English: A pleat or decorative fold at the hem of a woman's garment.

Example (Swahili):

Kanzu hiyo ina mrera mzuri kwenye ukosi.

Example (English):

The dress has a beautiful pleat at the collar.

/mreteni/

English: An evergreen plant that grows without spreading.

Example (Swahili):

Mreteni huendelea kuwa kijani mwaka mzima.

Example (English):

The evergreen plant stays green all year round.

/mriba/

English: The leg or thigh of a cow.

Example (Swahili):

Mriba wa ng'ombe ulitumika kama chakula cha jioni.

Example (English):

The cow's thigh was used for dinner.

/mriba/

English: Sweet potato leaves used as vegetables.

Example (Swahili):

Mriba hupikwa kama mboga tamu sana.

Example (English):

Sweet potato leaves are cooked as tasty vegetables.

/mridhia/

English: A peaceful person who avoids conflict.

Example (Swahili):

Mridhia hupendelea amani kuliko ugomvi.

Example (English):

The peace-loving person prefers harmony over conflict.

/mrihani/

English: See: mrehani.

Example (Swahili):

Taz. mrehani.

Example (English):

See: basil.

/mrihi/

English: A tree whose bark is used for roofing beams or ropes.

Example (Swahili):

Mbao za mrihi hutumika kujenga paa za nyumba.

Example (English):

The wood of the mrihi tree is used for making roof beams.

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