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Swahili

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TZSwahili
Chafu[cha-fu]
adjective
Dirty

“Barabara ni chafu baada ya mvua.”

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K
TZSwahili
Kununua[ku-nu-nu-a]
verb
This verb is used when a person acquires an item by paying money for it.

“Ninataka kununua matunda.”

I want to buy fruits.

Also means
  1. To buy
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TZSwahili
Kiwanda[kee-wan-da]Appears in an example
noun
Factory

“Kiwanda hiki kinatengeneza nguo.”

This factory makes clothes.

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N
TZSwahili
nguo(nguo)[ŋɡuːɔ]
noun
Garments worn on the body.

“Naenda sokoni kununua nguo mpya.”

I am going to the market to buy new clothes.

Also means
  1. clothes
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TZSwahili
Nyepesi[nyeh-PEH-see]Appears in an example
adjective
Light

“Nguo hii ni nyepesi.”

This cloth is light.

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U
TZSwahili
ufunguo(ufunguo)[oo-FOON-goo]
noun
An item used to unlock doors, often associated with restaurants to unlock flavors.

“Kila sahani inahitaji ufunguo wa ladha.”

Every dish needs a key to flavor.

Also means
  1. key
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