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37 words and 34 phrases found.

Swahili

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TZSwahili
ja
verb
to come
Also means
  1. going to (followed by an infinitive, future, or subjunctive verb)

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

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TZSwahili
jaa
verb
to be full (of something), be filled
Also means
  1. to become full (of something)
  2. to be plentiful

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

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TZSwahili
jaja
noun
a daisy-like plant (plant with yellow and blue flowers)

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

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TZSwahili
jaji
noun
judge (public judicial official)

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

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TZSwahili
Jana[ja-na]
adverb
This word signifies that an event occurred during the day immediately preceding the current day.

“Jana nilikuwa nyumbani.”

Yesterday I was at home.

Also means
  1. Yesterday
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TZSwahili
Jani[Ja-nee]
Noun
Leaf

“Jani hili ni la rangi ya kijani.”

This leaf is green.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
jamba
verb
to fart

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

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TZSwahili
Jambo[jam-bo]
interjection
A standard, friendly opening used to acknowledge someone upon meeting, often followed by an inquiry about their well-being.

“Jambo! Habari yako?”

Hello! How are you?

Also means
  1. Hello
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TZSwahili
Jamii[ja-mii]
noun
Society/Community

“Jamii yetu inashirikiana.”

Our society cooperates.

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TZSwahili
janga
noun
trouble, danger
Also means
  1. calamity, disaster (unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.)

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

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TZSwahili
jangwa(jangwa)[JAN-gwah]
noun
A barren land area characterized by little precipitation, falling below the threshold necessary to support most plant life.

“Jangwa la Sahara ni kubwa sana.”

The Sahara Desert is very large.

Also means
  1. desert
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TZSwahili
Jasiri[ja-see-ree]
adjective
Brave

“Askari yule ni jasiri sana.”

That soldier is very brave.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
jawabu
noun
answer, reply, response
Also means
  1. product

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

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TZSwahili
Januari[ja-nu-a-ri]
noun
January

“Mwezi wa Januari una joto kali sana.”

The month of January is very hot.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
jaribio
noun
test, trial
Also means
  1. experiment
  2. attempt

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

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TZSwahili
haja
noun
need, requirement
Also means
  1. call of nature

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

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TZSwahili
hija
noun
pilgrimage

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

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TZSwahili
hoja
noun
dispute, argument
Also means
  1. business, affair

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

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TZSwahili
meja
noun
major (military rank)

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

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TZSwahili
Moja[mo-ja]
number
One

“Nina kaka mmoja tu.”

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TZSwahili
njaa
noun
hunger (need for food)
Also means
  1. famine

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

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TZSwahili
paja
noun
thigh

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

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TZSwahili
ganja
noun
marijuana
Also means
  1. joint, marijuana cigarette

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

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TZSwahili
Mteja[m-te-ja]
noun
Customer

“Mteja anataka kununua matunda.”

The customer wants to buy fruits.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
njano
adj
yellow

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

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TZSwahili
ujari
noun
tiller (part of the rudder)
Also means
  1. rope used to maneuver a steering wheel

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

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TZSwahili
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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TZSwahili
Daraja[Da-ra-ja]
noun
Bridge

“Daraja hili ni refu mno.”

This bridge is very long.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
kijana(kijana)[kiˈdʒɑːnɑ]
noun
A young person, often referred to as a young man or woman.

“Kijana huyu anajitahidi kwa bidii.”

This youth is striving hard.

Also means
  1. youth
AI-generated
TZSwahili
Mjanja[M-jan-jah]
adjective
Clever / Cunning

“Sungura alikuwa mjanja na alimtoroka fisi.”

The rabbit was clever and escaped the hyena.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
Shujaa[Shoo-jah-ah]
adjective / noun
Brave / Hero

“Askari yule ni shujaa kwa kuokoa watu wengi.”

That soldier is a hero for saving many people.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
hanjamu
noun
a sexual urge, a lust

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

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TZSwahili
shajara
noun
diary, journal (daily log of experiences)
Also means
  1. lineage, genealogy

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

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TZSwahili
ujasiri(ujasiri)[ujaˈsiri]
noun
The ability to confront fear, pain, or difficulty, often in standing up for one's beliefs.

“Ujasiri wa waumini unahitajika katika nyakati ngumu.”

The courage of believers is needed in tough times.

Also means
  1. courage
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TZSwahili
Kujaribu[koo-jah-REE-boo]
verb
To try

“Nitajaribu kufanya kazi yangu vizuri.”

I will try to do my work well.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
majaribio(mah-jah-ree-bee-oh)[ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt]
noun
Tests conducted to observe outcomes under controlled conditions.

“Majaribio ya kisayansi yanaweza kudhihirisha nadharia.”

Scientific experiments can validate theories.

Also means
  1. experiments
AI-generated
TZSwahili
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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