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Swahili

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TZSwahili
la
verb
to eat
Also means
  1. to consume, to eradicate

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

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TZSwahili
lao[ˈlɑ.ɔ]
adj
A possessive pronoun used specifically for nouns in the ji-ma noun class, indicating that something belongs to them.

“Jicho lao ni kubwa.”

Their eye is big.

Also means
  1. ji class_((V)) inflected form of -ao
  2. their (for ji-ma class nouns)

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

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TZSwahili
lake
adj
[[Appendix:Swahili_noun_classes#Ji-ma class|ji class_((V))]] inflected form of -ake

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

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TZSwahili
Laki[LAH-kee]
noun
Hundred thousand

“Simu hii inagharimu laki mbili.”

This phone costs two hundred thousand.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
Lala[lah-lah]
verb
Sleep

“Ni wakati wa kulala sasa.”

It is time to sleep now.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
lama
noun
llama (camelid animal)

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

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TZSwahili
lapa
verb
to eat ravenously or gluttonously

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

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TZSwahili
lava
noun
larva

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

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TZSwahili
laza
verb
to put to bed, to lay down
Also means
  1. to hospitalize, to admit to hospital

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

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TZSwahili
laani
verb
to condemn, to curse

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

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TZSwahili
labda
adv
perhaps

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

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TZSwahili
Laini[Lah-ee-nee]
adjective
Soft

“Pamba hii ni laini sana.”

This cotton is very soft.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
langu
adj
[[Appendix:Swahili_noun_classes#Ji-ma class|ji class_((V))]] inflected form of -angu

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

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TZSwahili
ala
noun
tool, instrument
Also means
  1. sheath, scabbard

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

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TZSwahili
bila
prep
without

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

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TZSwahili
dila
noun
a dipper for pumping water into a boat

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

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TZSwahili
fala
noun
fool, imbecile (person with poor judgement or little intelligence)

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

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TZSwahili
fila
noun
evil, vice

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

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TZSwahili
hela[ˈhɛ.lɑ]
noun
Coins or notes used to buy things.

“Unahitaji hela kununua mkate.”

You need money to buy bread.

Also means
  1. money
  2. heller

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

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TZSwahili
kila
det
each, every

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

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TZSwahili
kola
noun
collar

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

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TZSwahili
kula(kula)[koo-lah]
verb
To consume food.

“Ninapenda kula matunda kwa ajili ya afya.”

I like to eat fruits for health.

Also means
  1. to eat
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TZSwahili
rula[ru-la]
noun
A straight tool used for measuring length or drawing straight lines.

“Nitahitaji rula ili kuchora mstari huu.”

I will need a ruler to draw this line.

Also means
  1. ruler (measuring or drawing device)
  2. ruler

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

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TZSwahili
sala(sala)[ˈsala]
noun
An act of worship in Islam, performed at prescribed times.

“Sala ya jioni ni wakati mzuri wa kutafakari.”

The evening prayer is a good time for reflection.

Also means
  1. prayer (specifically, Islamic prayer)
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TZSwahili
sola
adj
solar

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

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TZSwahili
tela[te-la]
noun
A vehicle pulled by another, or a short video showing clips from a movie.

“Tuliangalia tela la filamu mpya.”

We watched the trailer for the new movie.

Also means
  1. trailer (unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another)
  2. trailer (preview of a film)
  3. trailer

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

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TZSwahili
alama
noun
mark, grade (indication for reference or measurement)
Also means
  1. sign, symbol
  2. scar

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

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TZSwahili
ghala
noun
pantry, storeroom, depot, warehouse

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

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TZSwahili
kabla
adv
before (previously)

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

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TZSwahili
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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TZSwahili
falaki
noun
astronomy
Also means
  1. astrology

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

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TZSwahili
hawala
noun
money order

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

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TZSwahili
Kalamu[kah-lah-moo]
noun
Pen

“Ninaandika kwa kalamu.”

I am writing with a pen.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
kulala(kulala)[koo-lah-lah]
verb
To rest in a state of unconsciousness; to be in a sleeping position.

“Ninapenda kulala mapema usiku.”

I love to sleep early at night.

Also means
  1. to sleep
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TZSwahili
malaya
noun
prostitute, whore

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

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TZSwahili
Mlango[m-lah-ngoh]
noun
Door

“Mlango wa mbele uko wazi.”

The front door is open.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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TZSwahili
nywila
noun
password (secret text used to gain admittance)

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

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TZSwahili
salaam
intj
hello

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

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TZSwahili
saladi(saladi)[sah-LAH-dee]
noun
A mixture of raw vegetables, often served with dressing.

“Saladi hii ina majani mengi.”

This salad has a lot of greens.

Also means
  1. salad
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TZSwahili
salama
noun
safety, peace

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

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