Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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rapu³

/'rapu/

English: Onomatopoeia for the sound of a cane hitting someone

Example (Swahili):

"Rapu!" ilisikika alipogongwa fimbo.

Example (English):

"Thwack!" was heard as he was hit with a stick.

rapua¹

/ra'pua/

English: To whip; to cane unexpectedly

Example (Swahili):

Mwalimu alimrapua mwanafunzi.

Example (English):

The teacher whipped the student unexpectedly.

rapua²

/ra'pua/

English: To pluck; to strip off (e.g., feathers)

Example (Swahili):

Mama alimrapua kuku kabla ya kupika.

Example (English):

Mother plucked the chicken before cooking.

rara¹

/'rara/

English: To wander

Example (Swahili):

Alirara porini kwa siku tatu.

Example (English):

He wandered in the forest for three days.

rara²

/'rara/

English: A poetic composition to flatter or soothe someone

Example (Swahili):

Mshairi aliandika rara kwa mke wake.

Example (English):

The poet composed a flattering poem for his wife.

raraa

/raˈraa/

English: To be confused or perplexed; to be at a loss for words

Example (Swahili):

Aliraraa baada ya kuulizwa swali gumu.

Example (English):

He was left speechless after being asked a hard question.

rarua¹

/ra'rua/

English: To tear to pieces

Example (Swahili):

Alirarua barua kwa hasira.

Example (English):

He tore the letter apart in anger.

raruka¹

/ra'ruka/

English: To be torn; to be in tatters

Example (Swahili):

Shati lake limeraruka vibaya.

Example (English):

His shirt is badly torn.

rasala¹

/ra'sala/

English: Washing machine

Example (Swahili):

Wananunua rasala mpya kwa nyumba yao.

Example (English):

They are buying a new washing machine for their home.

rasamu¹

/ra'samu/

English: Draughtsman; person who makes drafts or technical drawings

Example (Swahili):

Rasamu huyo alichora ramani ya nyumba.

Example (English):

The draftsman drew the house plan.

rashada¹

/ra'shada/

English: Guidance; moral goodness; integrity

Example (Swahili):

Kiongozi huyo ana rashada katika maamuzi yake.

Example (English):

That leader shows integrity in his decisions.

rasharasha¹

/rasha'rasha/

English: Light, drizzling rain

Example (Swahili):

Rasharasha ilinyesha asubuhi.

Example (English):

A light drizzle fell in the morning.

rashi¹

/'rashi/

English: Corrupt; one who likes to receive bribes

Example (Swahili):

Afisa rashi alikamatwa kazini.

Example (English):

The corrupt officer was caught at work.

rashia¹

/ra'shia/

English: To sprinkle water on something

Example (Swahili):

Walirashia maji kwenye maua.

Example (English):

They sprinkled water on the flowers.

rashia²

/ra'shia/

English: To do something hastily and carelessly

Example (Swahili):

Usirashie kazi bila umakini.

Example (English):

Don't do the work hastily and carelessly.

rasi¹

/'rasi/

English: Cape; headland (land projecting into the sea)

Example (Swahili):

Rasi ya Good Hope iko Afrika Kusini.

Example (English):

The Cape of Good Hope is in South Africa.

rasi²

/'rasi/

English: Head

Example (Swahili):

Aligongwa rasi na mpira.

Example (English):

He was hit on the head by the ball.

rasi³

/'rasi/

English: Head of a student dormitory or college

Example (Swahili):

Rasi wa bweni alizungumza na wanafunzi.

Example (English):

The dorm head spoke with the students.

rasi⁴

/'rasi/

English: Peak; summit

Example (Swahili):

Tulipanda hadi rasi ya mlima.

Example (English):

We climbed to the peak of the mountain.

rasiberi¹

/rasi'beri/

English: Raspberry

Example (Swahili):

Tulikula matunda ya rasiberi bustanini.

Example (English):

We ate raspberries in the garden.

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