Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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muswada

/mus'wada/

English: A draft or preliminary version.

Example (Swahili):

Muswada wa sheria uliwasilishwa bungeni.

Example (English):

The draft law was presented in parliament.

mutadili

/muta'dili/

English: Moderate; not extreme.

Example (Swahili):

Msimamo wake ulikuwa mutadili na wa haki.

Example (English):

His position was moderate and fair.

mutakalamu

/mutaka'lamu/

English: A parliamentary speaker.

Example (Swahili):

Mutakalamu alitangaza matokeo ya kura.

Example (English):

The speaker announced the voting results.

muthmini

/muth'mini/

English: Valuable; precious.

Example (Swahili):

Dhahabu ni kitu muthmini sana.

Example (English):

Gold is very valuable.

mutlaki

/mut'laki/

English: Absolutely forbidden; haram.

Example (Swahili):

Kula nyama hii ni mutlaki kwa dini yao.

Example (English):

Eating this meat is absolutely forbidden in their religion.

mutribu

/mu'tribu/

English: A singer of poetic songs.

Example (Swahili):

Mutribu aliburudisha wageni kwa nyimbo za mashairi.

Example (English):

The singer entertained guests with poetic songs.

muuaji

/muu'aji/

English: A killer; murderer.

Example (Swahili):

Muuaji alikamatwa na polisi baada ya tukio.

Example (English):

The murderer was arrested by the police after the incident.

muudhi

/muu'dhi/

English: A person who annoys or provokes others.

Example (Swahili):

Muudhi huyo aliwasumbua majirani kila siku.

Example (English):

That annoying person disturbed the neighbors every day.

muuguzaji

/muugu'zaji/

English: A nurse or caregiver.

Example (Swahili):

Muuguzaji alimsaidia mgonjwa kupata nafuu.

Example (English):

The nurse helped the patient recover.

muujiza

/muu'jiza/

English: A miracle; extraordinary event.

Example (Swahili):

Kupona kwake haraka kulichukuliwa kama muujiza.

Example (English):

His quick recovery was considered a miracle.

Muumba

/muu'mba/

English: God; the Creator.

Example (Swahili):

Waumini walimsifu Muumba kwa baraka.

Example (English):

Believers praised the Creator for blessings.

muumbuaji

/muu'mbuaji/

English: A person who reveals secrets or criticizes everything.

Example (Swahili):

Muumbuaji aliwafedhehesha kwa kufichua mambo yao.

Example (English):

The revealer embarrassed them by exposing their secrets.

muumini

/muu'mini/

English: A faithful believer; a devout person.

Example (Swahili):

Muumini alihudhuria ibada kila Jumapili.

Example (English):

The believer attended worship every Sunday.

muumo

/muu'mo/

English: A firm bite with teeth.

Example (Swahili):

Mbwa alitoa muumo mkali.

Example (English):

The dog gave a strong bite.

muunda

/muu'nda/

English: (1) A piece of wood used as a support. (2) A fishing hook for large fish.

Example (Swahili):

Walitumia muunda kama nguzo ya paa.

Example (English):

They used a piece of wood as a roof support.

muundaji

/muu'ndaji/

English: A creator; craftsman.

Example (Swahili):

Muundaji wa sanamu aliheshimika sana.

Example (English):

The sculptor was highly respected.

muundi

/muu'ndi/

English: The front part of the leg between the knee and foot.

Example (Swahili):

Alijeruhiwa kwenye muundi wake.

Example (English):

He was injured on his shin.

muundo

/muu'ndo/

English: (1) The shape or structure of something. (2) The composition of a literary work.

Example (Swahili):

Kitabu hiki kina muundo wa kuvutia.

Example (English):

This book has an attractive structure.

muungo

/muu'ngo/

English: A joint or connection point.

Example (Swahili):

Muungo wa mbao ulifungwa kwa misumari.

Example (English):

The wooden joint was fixed with nails.

muungwana

/muu'ngwe/

English: A civilized or well-mannered person.

Example (Swahili):

Alijulikana kama mtu muungwana mwenye heshima.

Example (English):

He was known as a civilized and respectful person.

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