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26 words and 3 phrases found.

Swahili

May include AI-generated content. Most words have not yet been reviewed by a native speaker.

TZSwahili
katika[ka-ta-ka]
preposition
in
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TZSwahili
ligi[li-gi]Appears in an example
noun
A group of sports teams or organizations that compete against one another in a structured series of games.

“Timu yetu inacheza katika ligi ya daraja la kwanza.”

Our team is playing in the first division league.

Also means
  1. league

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

Adapted
TZSwahili
moto(moto)[MOH-toh]Appears in an example
noun
The combustion of materials producing light, heat, and flame; can refer to a more general concept of energy as well.

“Moto ni hatari katika msitu.”

Fire is dangerous in the forest.

Also means
  1. fire
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TZSwahili
chaji(chah-jee)[tʃɑːrdʒ]Appears in an example
noun
The electrical property of matter that causes it to experience a force in an electromagnetic field.

“Chaji ya umeme ina umuhimu katika vifaa vya teknolojia.”

Electrical charge is important in technology devices.

Also means
  1. charge
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TZSwahili
ibada(ibada)[iˈbada]Appears in an example
noun
The act of showing reverence and adoration for a deity.

“Ibada ni muhimu katika maisha ya kiroho.”

Worship is important in spiritual life.

Also means
  1. worship
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TZSwahili
neema(neema)[neˈema]Appears in an example
noun
Unmerited favor of God, often manifesting as kindness or goodwill.

“Neema ya Mungu inafanya kazi katika maisha yetu ya kila siku.”

The grace of God works in our everyday lives.

Also means
  1. grace
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TZSwahili
ngano(ngano)[ŋaˈno]Appears in an example
noun
A formal statement or declaration, especially in a religious context.

“Ngano za waamini zinasikilizwa kwa makini katika ibada.”

Testimonies of believers are listened to carefully during worship.

Also means
  1. testimony
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TZSwahili
chanda(chanda)[ˈtʃɑːndɑ]Appears in an example
noun
A close relative or family member.

“Chanda zangu ni muhimu katika maisha yangu.”

My kin is important in my life.

Also means
  1. kin
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TZSwahili
kijito[kiˈʄi.tɔ]Appears in an example
noun
stream

“Maji safi yanatiririka katika kijito hiki.”

Clean water is flowing in this stream.

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TZSwahili
Mapafu[ma-pa-foo]Appears in an example
Noun
Lungs

“Mapafu husaidia katika kupumua.”

Lungs help in breathing.

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TZSwahili
Mkweli[m-kway-lee]Appears in an example
noun
Truthful

“Daima kuwa mkweli katika maneno yako.”

Always be truthful in your words.

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TZSwahili
spishi(spee-shee)[ˈspiː.ʃiːz]Appears in an example
noun
A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

“Kuna spishi nyingi za ndege katika eneo hili.”

There are many species of birds in this area.

Also means
  1. species
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TZSwahili
sukari(sukari)[sʊˈkɑːrɪ]Appears in an example
noun
A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, used to sweeten food and drink.

“Ningependa sukari katika chai yangu.”

I would like sugar in my tea.

Also means
  1. sugar
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TZSwahili
upendo(upendo)[ʊˈpɛndɔ]Appears in an example
noun
An intense feeling of deep affection.

“Upendo ni muhimu katika maisha yetu.”

Love is important in our lives.

Also means
  1. love
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TZSwahili
madrasa(madrasa)[mah-dra-sah]Appears in an example
noun
An educational institution, especially for Islamic instruction.

“Watoto wanajifunza katika madrasa ya kijiji.”

Children learn in the village school.

Also means
  1. school
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TZSwahili
mitindo(mee-teen-doh)[ˈpætərnz]Appears in an example
noun
Repeated or regular forms, designs, or sequences in data or behaviors.

“Mitindo katika data inashauriwa kuchambuliwa kwa makini.”

Patterns in data should be analyzed carefully.

Also means
  1. patterns
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TZSwahili
Theluji[The-loo-jee]Appears in an example
Noun
Snow

“Hakuna theluji nyingi katika nchi za kitropiki.”

There is not much snow in tropical countries.

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TZSwahili
ujasiri(ujasiri)[ujaˈsiri]Appears in an example
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
alkoholi[al-ko-ho-li]Appears in an example
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.

Adapted
TZSwahili
matumizi(mah-too-mee-zee)[ˈjuːzɪz]Appears in an example
noun
The different applications or functions of something.

“Matumizi ya teknolojia ni mengi katika maisha ya kila siku.”

The uses of technology are numerous in daily life.

Also means
  1. uses
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TZSwahili
ushuhuda(ushuhuda)[uʃuˈhuda]Appears in an example
noun
A detailed account of a personal experience of faith; bearing witness.

“Ushuhuda huo ulifariji watu wengi katika jamii.”

That testimony comforted many people in the community.

Also means
  1. testimony
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TZSwahili
mtakatifu(mtakatifu)[mtaˈkatiˌfu]Appears in an example
noun
A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded in the Christian Church as being in heaven.

“Mtu huyu anajulikana kama mtakatifu katika jamii.”

This person is recognized as a saint in the community.

Also means
  1. saint
AI-generated
TZSwahili
uchambuzi(uchambuzi)[oo-chah-mboo-zee]Appears in an example
noun
The process of breaking down a subject into its parts to understand it better.

“Uchambuzi wa data ni muhimu katika utafiti.”

Data analysis is important in research.

Also means
  1. analysis
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TZSwahili
utakatifu(utakatifu)[utaˈkatiˌfu]Appears in an example
noun
The state of being holy; sacredness.

“Utakatifu unahitajika katika kila dini.”

Holiness is needed in every religion.

Also means
  1. holiness
AI-generated
TZSwahili
Azerbaijan[a-zer-bai-jan]Appears in an example
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.

Adapted
TZSwahili
nyama choma(nyama choma)[NYAH-mah CHOH-mah]Appears in an example
noun
Meat that is grilled, often served as a delicacy.

“Nyama choma ni maarufu katika harusi.”

Grilled meat is popular at weddings.

Also means
  1. grilled meat
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