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Swahili

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Abiria[ah-bee-ree-ah]
Noun
Passenger

“Abiria wanangojea kivuko.”

The passengers are waiting for the ferry.

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Adhuhuri[Ad-hu-hu-ri]
noun
Noon

“Tunapumzika kidogo wakati wa adhuhuri.”

We rest a little bit at noon.

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Afya[a-fya]
noun
Health

“Afya njema ni baraka.”

Good health is a blessing.

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Ajira[a-ji-ra]
noun
Employment

“Vijana wengi wanatafuta ajira.”

Many young people are looking for employment.

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Akiba[a-ki-ba]
noun
Savings

“Nimeanza kuweka akiba ya pesa.”

I have started saving money.

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Alasiri[A-la-si-ri]
noun
Late afternoon

“Nitakuja kukuona alasiri.”

I will come to see you in the late afternoon.

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Alfajiri[Al-fa-ji-ri]
noun
Dawn

“Ndege huanza kuimba alfajiri.”

Birds start singing at dawn.

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Alhamisi[al-ha-mee-see]
noun
Thursday

“Tunapenda kwenda sokoni kila Alhamisi.”

We like going to the market every Thursday.

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alkoholi[al-ko-ho-li]
noun
A chemical substance used in science or a type of drink that can make you feel intoxicated.

“Kuna alkoholi nyingi katika kinywaji hiki.”

There is a lot of alcohol in this drink.

Also means
  1. alcohol (organic compound containing a hydroxyl functional group)
  2. alcohol, liquor
  3. alcohol

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Amani[a-ma-ni]
noun
Peace

“Tunaomba amani duniani.”

We pray for peace in the world.

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amka(amka)[ahm-kah]
verb
To rise from sleep or to awaken.

“Ninapokuwa na kengele, naamka haraka.”

When the alarm rings, I wake up quickly.

Also means
  1. wake up
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Andika[ah-ndee-kah]
verb
Write

“Andika jina lako hapa.”

Write your name here.

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Anga[a-nga]
noun
Sky

“Anga limejaa nyota usiku.”

The sky is full of stars at night.

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Angola[an-go-la]
name
Angola is a nation located in the southern part of the African continent.

“Angola ni nchi kubwa barani Afrika.”

Angola is a large country on the African continent.

Also means
  1. Angola (a country in Southern Africa)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anjali(anjali)[anˈdʒɑːlɪ]
noun
A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.

“Aliniletea anjali nzuri siku yangu ya kuzaliwa.”

She brought me a nice gift for my birthday.

Also means
  1. gift
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Aprili[A-pri-li]
noun
April

“Mvua huanza kunyesha mwezi wa Aprili.”

Rain starts to fall in the month of April.

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Argentina[ar-gen-ti-na]
name
Argentina is a large country located in South America.

“Watu wengi wanacheza mpira nchini Argentina.”

Many people play football in Argentina.

Also means
  1. Argentina (a country in South America)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Asali[ah-sah-lee]
noun
Honey

“Ninapenda kuweka asali kwenye chai.”

I like putting honey in tea.

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Asante[a-san-te]
interjection
A standard way to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone for a favor or gift.

“Asante sana!”

Thank you very much!

Also means
  1. Thank you
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Asubuhi[a-su-bu-hi]
noun
Morning

“Napenda kufanya mazoezi asubuhi.”

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Azerbaijan[a-zer-bai-jan]
name
Azerbaijan is a country that sits at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe.

“Azerbaijan iko katika eneo la Caucasus.”

Azerbaijan is located in the Caucasus region.

Also means
  1. Azerbaijan (a country in the South Caucasus in Asia and Europe)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Baadaye[ba-a-da-ye]
adverb
Later

“Nitakuona baadaye mchana.”

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baba(baba)[ˈbɑːbɑ]
noun
The male parent of a child.

“Baba yangu anapenda kusafiri.”

My father loves to travel.

Also means
  1. father
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babu(babu)[ˈbɑːbu]
noun
The father of one’s parent.

“Babu yangu ni mzee mwenye hekima.”

My grandfather is a wise elder.

Also means
  1. grandfather
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Bafu[Ba-fu]
Noun
Bathroom

“Bafu lipo mwisho wa korido.”

The bathroom is at the end of the corridor.

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bahari(bahari)[bah-HAH-ree]
noun
A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface and is smaller than an ocean; often refers to seas.

“Tanzania ina bahari nzuri sana ya Hindi.”

Tanzania has a beautiful Indian Ocean.

Also means
  1. ocean/seas
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Bahasha[Ba-ha-sha]
noun
Envelope

“Bahasha hii ina anwani.”

This envelope has an address.

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Bakuli[ba-ku-li]
noun
Bowl

“Weka matunda kwenye bakuli hili.”

Put the fruits in this bowl.

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Bandari[bah-ndah-ree]
Noun
Port

“Meli huingia bandarini usiku.”

Ships enter the port at night.

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Bangladesh[ban-gla-desh]
name
Bangladesh is a country situated in the southern part of Asia.

“Bangladesh ina watu wengi sana.”

Bangladesh has a very large population.

Also means
  1. Bangladesh (a country in South Asia)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Barabara[ba-ra-ba-ra]
noun
A public path, way, or route between two places that is paved or prepared for vehicles and pedestrians.

“Barabara hii ni ndefu.”

This road is long.

Also means
  1. Road
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baridi[ba-ri-di]
noun
cold
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Barua[ba-roo-ah]
noun
Letter

“Nimeandika barua kwa mwalimu.”

I have written a letter to the teacher.

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Basi[bah-see]
noun
Bus

“Basi limefika sasa hivi.”

The bus has arrived just now.

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Baya[ba-ya]
adjective
bad / ugly

“Hili ni wazo baya sana.”

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Bega[BEH-gah]
noun
Shoulder

“Bega langu linauma baada ya kazi.”

My shoulder hurts after work.

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Benki[ben-ki]
noun
Bank

“Benki inafungua saa mbili.”

The bank opens at 8am.

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biashara(biashara)[bee-ah-sah-rah]
noun
The practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce.

“Biashara za mitumba zimekuwa maarufu sana.”

Secondhand businesses have become very popular.

Also means
  1. business
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bibi(bibi)[ˈbɪbɪ]
noun
The mother of one’s parent.

“Bibi yangu ni mke wa mkunga.”

My grandmother is a midwife.

Also means
  1. grandmother
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bichi[ˈbi.tʃi]
adjective
raw / unripe

“Ndizi hizi bado ni mbichi.”

These bananas are still unripe.

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