Kamusi ya Kiswahili
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/paruˈwaɲɟa/
English: A charm or amulet
Alivaa paruwanja shingoni kwa imani ya ulinzi.
He wore an amulet around his neck for protection.
/paˈruza/
English: To scratch like an animal with claws
Paka aliparuza ukuta kwa kucha zake.
The cat scratched the wall with its claws.
/paˈrwana/
English: 1. A written order. 2. An official permit
Alipata parwana ya biashara kutoka serikalini.
He received a business permit from the government.
/ˈpasa/
English: To be necessary; to be obligatory
Inampasa kila mwanafunzi kusoma kwa bidii.
Every student must study hard.
/ˈpasa/
English: A children's chasing game
Watoto walicheza pasa uwanjani.
The children played a chasing game in the field.
/paˈsaka/
English: The Christian festival celebrating the death and resurrection of Christ
Wakristo husherehekea Pasaka kila mwaka.
Christians celebrate Easter every year.
/ˈpaʃa/
English: A bird with a red neck and chest
Pasha alipiga kelele juu ya mti.
The red-throated bird chirped from the tree.
/ˈpaʃa/
English: 1. To deliver a message. 2. To circumcise or apply punishment (in idioms)
Alimpasha habari kuhusu ajali.
He informed him about the accident.
/ˈpaʃa/
English: To warm food by reheating it
Alipasha chakula jikoni kabla ya kula.
He warmed the food in the kitchen before eating.
/paˈʃana/
English: To inform each other; to exchange news
Marafiki walipashana habari baada ya miaka mingi.
Friends exchanged news after many years.
/paˈʃau/
English: A deep desire or longing
Alikuwa na pashau ya mafanikio maishani.
He had a strong desire for success in life.
/paˈʃawa/
English: See pashau (deep longing)
Pashawa yake ilimfanya ajitahidi zaidi.
His strong longing made him work harder.
/paˈʃija/
English: 1. To grind or crush solid items. 2. To process something for short-term use
Alipashia chuma ili kitumike kwa muda.
He ground the metal to make it usable for a short time.
/paˈʃkuna/
English: See pashu (prostitute)
Pashkuna walikamatwa na polisi.
The prostitutes were arrested by the police.
/ˈpaʃu/
English: A person living by prostitution
Pashu huyo alibadilisha maisha yake na kuanza biashara halali.
The prostitute changed her life and started an honest business.
/ˈpasi/
English: Without; lacking
Aliondoka pasi na kibali.
He left without permission.
/ˈpasi/
English: An iron for pressing clothes
Alitumia pasi kupiga nguo.
She used an iron to press clothes.
/ˈpasi/
English: To pass a ball to another player
Alimpasia mpira mchezaji mwenzake.
He passed the ball to his teammate.
/ˈpasi/
English: A travel document; passport
Alionyesha pasi yake ya kusafiria uwanjani.
He presented his passport at the airport.
/ˈpasi/
English: The act of passing a ball between players
Pasi zao zilikuwa sahihi katika mchezo.
Their passes were accurate in the match.
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