KAMUSI YA KISWAHILI SANIFU - KIINGEREZA

KISWAHILI STANDARD - ENGLISH

AINISHO NA NAMNA YA KUTAMBUA MANENO:

Identification and classification of words
Kiswahili

English

nomino

a name

Inaonyeshwa kwa / shown by

(n), (n)

1. kitenzi

a verb

(ku-), (kt), (v)

2. kivumishi

an adjective

(kivumishi), (adj.)

3. kiunganishi

a conjunction

(kiunganishi), (conj.)

4. kimilikishi

a possessive pronoun

5. kiwakilishi

a pronoun

6. kielezi

an adverb

7. namba

8. kihisishi

9. kihusishi

(kiwakilishi),
(pron.), (rel. pron), etc.
(kielezi), (adv.)

a numerical adjective

an interjection

a preposition

10. Abbreviations : n.m = name masculine

o.s = oneself

(kimilikishi), (poss. pron.)

(namba), (num. adj.)

(kihisishi), (Interj.)

(kihusishi), (prep.)

n.f = name feminine

sb = somebody st = something

A a
a

(n) one of the letters (and the first of the vowels) in the Kiswahili alphabet

aathari(n)

(n) remains displaying the ancien civilizations, par ex.

the Egyptian pyramids

abakusi, abakasi(n)
abiri (ku-)
abiria (n)
abjadi (n)
abudu (ku-)
acha (ku -)

(n) an abacus
(v) to make a big journey using an airplane, a ship or a car
(n) a passenger
(n) an alphabet
(v) to worship
(v) to leave, abandon, stop

achama (ku-)
achana (ku-)
achanisha (ku-)
achia, achilia (ku-)
achika, achwa (ku-)
achisha (ku-)

(v) to yawn, to gape or to be open-mouthed ex. while astonished by something.

(v) to separate, to leave one another
(v) cause to separate
(v) to let go
(v) to be divorced
(v) 1. to cause (somebody) to stop working, to fire a worker
2. to stop breast-feeding a baby and feed him otherwise, according
to his growth needs.

ada (n)
adabu (n)
adhabu (n)
adhibu (ku-)
adhimisha (ku-)

(n) a fee, ex. school fees

(n) manners
(n) a punishment
(v) to punish
(v) to celebrate

adhini (ku-)

(v) to call Moslems to a community prayer. The Muezzin does

that from the top of a minaret of a mosque, five times a day.

adhiri, aziri, beza, umbua (ku-)

adhirika (ku-)
adhuhuri (n)

(v) to humiliate or put someone in embarrassment.

(v) to be put into a shameful situation.

(n) Its a term used sometimes to indicate the time between noon and
one oclock in the afternoon

adili, maadili (n)

adimika (ku-)
adimu (kivumishi)
adui (n)
advansi (n)
afa (n)
afadhali (kielezi)
afiki (ku-)
afikiana (ku-)
afisa (n)

(n) ethics
(v) to be scarce
(adj.) rare, scarce, sparse
(n) enemy
(n) advance
(n) a calamity, disaster
(adv.) better, preferable
(v) to agree
(v) to agree with one another, to come to a compromise
(n) an officer

AFRIKA (n)

(n) Africa

Afrika ya Kusini (n)

(n) South Africa

Algeria (n)

(n) Algeria

Angola (n)

(n) Angola

Benin (n)

(n) Benin

Botswana (n)

(n) Botswana

Burkina Faso (n)

(n) Burkina Faso

Burundi (n)

(n) Burundi

Kamerun (n)

(n) Cameroun

Cape Verde

(n) Cape Verde

Chad (n)

(n) Chad

Afrika ya Kati (n)

(n) Centrafricaine

Komoro (Jamhuri ya) (n)

(n) Comores (Republic of)

Kongo (Brazzaville)

(n) Congo (Brazzaville)

Kongo (Kinshasa)

(n) Rpublique Dmocratique du Congo

Cte dIvoire

(n) Ivory Coast

Djibouti

(n) Djibouti

Misri (n)

(n) Egypt

Eritrea (n)

(n) Eritrea

Ethiopia (n)

(n) Ethiopia

Gabon (n)

(n) Gabon

Gambia (n)

(n) Gambia

Ghana (n)

(n) Ghana

Guinea Bissau (n)

(n) Guinea Capital : Bissau

Guinea Konakri (n)

(n) Guinea (Capital : Conakry)

Guinea Equatoriale (n)

(n) Equatorial Guinea (Capital : Malabo)

Kenya (n)

(n) Kenya

Lesotho (Ufalme wa)

(n) Lesotho (Kingdom)

Liberia (n)

(n) Libria

Libya (n)

(n) Libya

Madakaska

(n) Madagascar

Malawi (n)

(n) Malawi

Mali (n)

(n) Mali

Mauritania (n)

(n) Mauritania

Mauritius (n)

(n) Mauritius

Moroko (n)

(n) Morocco

Msumbiji (n)

(n) Mozambique

Namibia (n)

(n) Namibia

Niger (n)

(n) Niger

Nigeria (n)

(n) Nigeria

Uganda (n)

(n) Uganda

Rwanda (n)

(n) Rwanda

Republic Arab Sahraouie (n) (n) Rpublique Arabe Sahraouie Dmocratique

Sao Tome na Principe (n)

(n) Sao Tome and Principe

Senegal (n)

(n) Sngal

Shelisheli (n)

(n) Seychelles

Sierra Leone (n)

(n) Sierra Leone

Somalia (n)

(n) Somalie

Sudan (n)

(n) Soudan

Swaziland (Ufalme wa) (n)

(n) Swaziland (Kingdom)

Tanzania (n)

(n) The United Republic of Tanzania

Togo (n)

(n) Togo

Tunisia (n)

(n) Tunisia

Zambia(n)

(n) Zambia

Zimbabwe (n)

(n) Zimbabwe

afua, nafuu (n)

afya (n)

(n) an improvement (for a sick person)

(n) Health

Afya ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) an expression told to someone when she /he sneezes, and its
also used for drinking a toast (to celebrate something).

afyuni (n)
aga (ku-)
agana (ku-)
agana (ku-)
agano (n)
aghalabu (kielezi)
agiza (ku-)
agizia (ku-)
agizo (n)
Agosti (n)
agronomia (n)
agua (ku-)
aguzi (n)
ahadi (n)
ahidi (ku -)
ahirisha (ku-)

(n) illicit drugs

(v) to take leave of
(v) to take leave of one another
(v) to promise to each other
(n) a convenant, a promise
(adv.) apparently, more often, as a rule
(v) to order
(v) to give instructions to do something on the behalf of somebody else

(n) an order, an instruction, a command

(n) August
(n) agronomy
(v) to prophesy, to interpret dreams
(n) a prophesy, an interpretation of dreams
(n) a promise
(v) to promise
(v) to postpone, to adjourn, shunt

Ahsante ! or asante ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) Thank you !

asante, shukrani (n)

(n) thanks, an appreciation for something
ahueni, afadhali (kielezi) (adv.) better
aibika (ku-)
(v) to be disgraced
aibisha (ku-)
(v) to disgrace, dishonour
aibishwa (ku-)
(v) to be dishonoured
aibu (n)
(n) a disgrace, shame
aidha (kiunganishi)
(conj.) in addition to
aina (n)
(n) kind, species
aini, ainisha (ku-)
(v) to define
aisee ! (kielezi)
(adv.) Ghosh !
ajabisha (ku-)
(v) to astonish
ajabu (n)
(n) a wonder
ajabu (kivumishi)
(adj.) strange
ajali (n)
(n) an accident, a fate
ajenda (n)
(n) an agenda
ajenti (n)
(n) an agent
ajili (n)
(n) a reason
ajira (n)
(n) an employment, a job

ajiri (ku)
ajizi (n)
ajuza (n)
akali (kielezi)
akania (ku-)
akania (n)
- ake (kimilikishi)
akiba (n)
akidi (ku-)
akidu(ku-)
akifisha (ku-)
akili (n)
akiolojia (n)
akisami (n)
- ako (kimilikishi)
akronimi (n)
akrabu (n)
akselereta (n)
akthari (n)
akua, nyakua (ku-)
ala (n)
alaa ! (kihisishi)
alama (n)

(v) to employ, to hire

(n) negligence, slackness
(n) very old woman
(adv.) at least
(v) to lead a horse by the briddles (reins)
(n) a horses briddle (reins)
(poss. pron.) his, hers, its (singular)
(n) reserve, store
(v) to falsify, forge
(v) to work under a defined contract
(v) to punctuate a given text gramatically, i.e to put capital
letters, paragraphes,comma, etc.
(n) common sense, intelligence
(n) archaeology
(n) a part of something which is not complete ex. a half
(poss. pron.) your, yours (singular)
(n) an acronymn
(n) an indicateur (on a watch, a balance, etc.)
(n) an accelerator
(n) very many people
(v) to snatch, to grab
(n) a leather case to store a dagger, a sword etc.
(interj.) an expression of amazement
(n) mark, sign, stain

alamsiki ! (kielezi) (adv.) Goodnight ! sometimes used instead of Kwaheri or Goodbye

alamu (n)
alasiri (n)
albino, zeruzeru (n)
aleikum salaam !
(kielezi)

(n) an alarm, warning sign to indicate danger

(n) afternoon
(n) Albino
(adv.) An answer for Salaam aleikum = Peace to You !
So, Aleikum salaam = To You also or
I wish Peace to you also !

Aleluya ! or Haleluya ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) Alleluia !

Alfa (n)
alfabeti (n)
alfajiri (n)

(n) Alpha
(n) an alphabet
(n) daybreak, dawn

Alhamdulilahi (n)

(n) Praise be to Allah

Alhamisi (n)
(n) Thursday
alibatrosi (n)
(n) an albatros
alika (ku-)
(v) to invite
alikali (n)
(n) alkaline, basic (in chemistry)
alimradi (kiunganishi) (conj.) provided (that)

alizeti (n)
aljebra(n)
alkemia (n)

(n) sunflower
(n) algebra
(n) alchemy

Allah (n)

(n) God

almasi (n)
(n) diamond
altaneta (n)
(n) an alternator
altimeta (n)
(n) an altimeter
aluminiamu (n)
(n) Aluminium
alwatani (n)
(n) a very famous person
ama (kiunganishi)
(conj.) either, or
amana (n)
(n) a deposit, ex. a sum of money as a guarantee
amani (n)
(n) Peace
amari (n)
(n) a cable
ambaa (ku-)
(v) to pass by
ambacho (kiwakilishi)
(rel. pron.) which, that
ambako (kiwakilishi)
(adv. and rel.pron.) where
ambalo (kiwakilishi)
ambamo, ambapo (kiwakilishi)
ambao, ambaye (kiwakilishi)
ambatana (ku-)
ambatisha (ku-)
ambia (ku-)
ambilika (ku-)
ambua (ku-)
ambukiza (ku-)
ambukizo (n)
amfibia (n)
amia (ku-)
amiba (n)

(v) to stick to
(v) to fix on, to attach
(v) to tell, inform, say to
(v) to be advisable
(v) to benefit from
(v) to infect
(n) an infection
(n) an amphibia
(n) to chase birds off from a farm
(n) an amoeba

Amin ! or Amina ! (kihisishi)

amini (ku-)
aminifu (kivumishi)
aminisha (ku-)
amiri (n)
amka (ku-)
amkia (ku-)
Amonia (n)
amplifaya (n)
amri (n)
amrisha (ku-)
amsha (ku-)
amua (ku-)
amuru (ku-)
amuzi (n)
analojia (n)

(rel. pron.) which, that

(adv. and rel.pron.) where
(rel.pron.) whom, who

(interj.) Amen !

(v) to believe, trust

(adj.) honest, trustworthy
(v) to convince
(n) a commander
(v) to wake up, to get up
(v) to greet
(v) Ammonia
(n) an amplifier
(n) command, order
(v) to command, order
(v) to wake someone
(v) to arbitrate, to decide
(v) to command, give orders
(n) a decision, a verdict
(n) an analogy

anamometa (n)
anasa (n)
Anatomia (n)
andaa (ku-)
andalia (ku-)
andama (ku-)
andamana (ku-)
andamizi (kivumishi)
andazi (n)
andika (ku-)
andikia (ku-)
andikiana (ku-)
andikisha (ku-)
andiko (n)
anemia (n)
anga (n)
angalau (kiunganishi)
angalia (ku-)
angalifu (kivumishi)
angamia (ku-)
angamiza (ku-)
angavu (kivumishi)

(n) an anemometer
(n) luxury, pleasure
(n) anatomy
(v) to prepare
(v) to prepare something for somebody
(v) to follow
(v) to walk together in a demonstration or procession.
(adj.) senior
(n) pastry, confectionery
(v) to write
(v) to write to
(v) to communicate with each other by writing
(v) to register
(n) a text, writing
(n) anaemia
(n) the sky, the atmosphere
(conj.) although, even though
(v) to pay attention, take care
(adj.) careful
(v) to perish
(v) to destroy, to devastate
(adj.) transparent, bright

angaza (ku-)

(v) 1. to shine ( ex. la lune)

2. to stare (with eyes)
3. to open ones eyes in order to understand sb /sthing better
(conscience awakening)

angika (ku-)
Anglikana (n)

(v) to hang on a tree, etc

(n) Anglican

- angu (kimilikishi)
angua (ku-)

anguka (ku-)
angukia (ku-)
angusha (ku-)
anika (ku-)
ankra (n)

(possessive pron.sing.) mine

(v) 1. to pluck (fruits)
2. to hatch ( p.ex.eggs)
3. to burst out ... (laughing or crying)
(v) to fall down
(v) to fall down on somebody or something
(v) to throw down
(v) to dry
(n) an invoice, a bill of sale

anofelisi, anofelesi (n)

antena (n)
anthropolojia (n)
antifona
antiseptiki (n)
anua (ku-)
anuwai (kielezi)

(n) anopheles: a variety of mosquito whose female sting cause

malaria sickness

(n) an antennae
(n) anthropology
(n) an antifon
(n) an antiseptic
(v) to take away from the sun
(adv.) various, several

anwani, anuani (n) (n) an address

anza (ku-)
(v) to begin, to start
anzia (ku-)
(v) to begin from
anzisha (ku-)
(v) to establish, to found (to lay a foundation of something new)
- ao (kimilikishi) (poss. pron.) their (plural)
aorta (n)
(n) an aorta
apa (ku-)
(v) to swear
apisha (ku-)
(v) to make one swear, to put on oath
apishwa (ku-)
(v) to be sworn (in), for example a President
apiza (ku-)
(v) to damn, to condemn
apizo (n)
(n) a curse
apostrofi (n)
(n) an apostrophe
Aprili (n)
(n) April
aproni (n)
(n) an apron
apua (ku-)
(v) to break an oath
arafa (n)
(n) the SMS service procedure
arbuni, rubuni, advansi (n) (n) the sum advanced to buy something, while waiting to
be paid the remaining part afterwards
Ardhi, Dunia, sayari (n)

(n) The Planet Earth, The World

ardhi (n)
(n) land
ari (n)
(n) zeal
arifu (ku-)
(v) to inform
arijojo (kielezi)
(adv.) to go astray, to be lost
arteri, ateri (n)
(n) an artery
arubaini (namba)
(num. adj.) forty
arudhi (n)
(n) poetry art
arufu (n)
(n) a mane (of a lion, a horse, etc.)
arusi, harusi (n)
(n) a marriage
asa, mkongojo (n)
(n) a walking stick
asadi (n)
(n) a hero
asali, uki (n)
(n) honey
asasi, asili, msingi, chanzo (n)
(n) origin, the beginning nature of something
asbesto (n)
(n) Asbestos
ashiki (n)
(n) a desire or passion
ashiria (ku-)
(v) to predict
asi (ku-)
(v) to rebel
asi, maasi (n)
(n) a revolt, a mutiny (ex. of soldiers)
asilani ! abadan or abadani ! kamwe ! katu ! (kihisishi) ( interj.) By no means !
asilia (kivumishi)
asilimia (n)
asisi (ku-)
askari (n)
askofu (n)
asprini (n)
asteaste, polepole (kielezi)
asubuhi (n)

(adj.) du dbut, original

(n) a percentage
(v) to found
(n) a soldier
(n) a bishop
(n) aspirin
(adv.) slowly, without hurry
(n) morning, in the morning

asusa, hasusa (n)

(n) delicacies like fried meat, fish, groundnuts, chips etc.

used for an aperitif

atamia, otamia, tamia (ku-)

athari (n)
athiri (ku-)
ati ! or eti ! (kihisishi)

(v) to brood, to hatch eggs

(n) an effect, effects ex. the effects of drugs abuse
(v) to compromise, injure

(interj.) I say !

atika (ku-)
(v) to uproot seedlings and replant them elsewhere
Antlantiki (n)
(n) the Atlantic ocean
Antlatiki (kivumishi)
(adj.) countries which share same border with the Atlantic ocean
atlasi (n)
(n) an atlas
atomi (n)
(n) an atom
atomiki (kivumishi)
(adj.) atomic
au, ama (kiunganishi)
(conj.) or
aula (kivumishi)
(adj.) essential
aunsi (n)
(n) an ounce
aushi (kivumishi)
(adj.) in a lifetime, which lasts a long time / eternal
avokado, parachichi (n)
(n) an avocado pear
avya (ku-)
(v) to abort
awali, mwanzo (n)
(n) the beginning
awali (kivumishi)
(adj.) first
awamu (n)
(n) a phase
aya (n)
(n) a verse, a paragraphe
ayari (n)
(n) a liar, a hypocrite
azali (kivumishi)
(adj.) eternal
azima (ku-)

(v) 1. to lend ex. niazimishe fedha = please lend me some money

2. to borrow ex. je naweza kuazima kitabu chako? =
May I borrow your book ? or to borrow books from
a public library.

azimia (ku-)
azimio (n)
azizi (kivumishi)
azizi (n)
azma (n)

(v) to intend
(n) a declaration
(adj.) beloved, dear
(n) a treasure
(n) an intention

baa, beluwa (n)

baada (ya) (kihusishi)

baada (ya) (kielezi)
baada (conj.)
baadaye (kielezi)
baadhi (n)

(n) 1. a bar, cafe, pub

2. a calamity, a disaster
3. a piece of gold, chocolate, etc.
(prp.) after
(adv.) afterwards
(conj.) after...
(adv.) afterwards
(n) some (of), a certain number (of)

Baba (n)
babaika (ku-)
babaisha (ku-)
Baba-Krismasi (n)

(n) Father,
(v) to be confused, stratled
(v) to confuse or make somebody confused
(n) Father Christmas, Santa Claus

Baba Mtakatifu (n)

(n) The Pope, the Roman Catholic Church Leader

babadua, babatua, bobotoa (ku-)

(v) to disfigure

Babu (n)
(n) Grandfather
bada (n)
(n) some stiff porridge prepared from fermented cassava flour
badala ya (kihusishi)
(prep.) in stead of
badhirifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) extravagant, wasteful
badili (ku-)
(v) to alter, change substitute
badilisha (ku-)
(v) to exchange
bafa (n)
(n) a buffer , a tampon
baghami (n)
(n) an idiot, a foolish person
bagua (ku-)
(v) to discriminate, distinguish, be prejudiced
bahameli (n)
(n) velvet
bahari (n)
(n) an ocean, a sea
baharia (n)
(n) a sailor
bahasha (n)
(n) an envelope
bahashishi, bakshishi (n)
(n) gratuity, a tip
bahati (n)
(n) a chance, luck
bahati nasibu (n)
(n) a lottery, a bingo, a game of luck
bahatisha (ku-)
(v) to guess, take or try ones chance
bahili (kivumishi)
(adj.) miserly
baina (kihusishi)
(prep.) between
baini (ku-)
(v) to discover the truth
bainifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) evident, apparent
bainika (ku-)
(v) to become clear, well known; to become public
bainisha (ku-)
(v) to clarify, make clear
baiskeli (n)
(n) a bicycle
bajaj (n)
(n) a bajaj
bajeti(n)
(n) a budget
baka (ku-)
(v) to rape
baka (n)
(n) a scar, a spot
baki (ku-)
(v) to remain
baki (n)
(n) left over
bakia (ku-)
(v) to stay behind (others)
bakiza (ku-)
(v) to leave something over
bakora (n)
(n) a walking stick or cane
bakteria (n)
(n) bacteria
bakuli (n)
(n) a basin, a bowl
balaa / baa (n)
(n) a bad luck, misfortune
balbu (n)

(n) a bulb
1. of an electric lampe
2. a blister which appears on the skin because of shoes,
or another tight wear
3. an ampoule of a medicament or a phial

balehe, vunja ungo (ku-)

(v) to come of age : for girls (to have body changes and
menstruation periods) and boys (body changes+mans voice

bali (kiunganishi)

(conj.) but

balozi (n)
balungi (n)
baluni (n)
bamba (ku-)
bambam (kielezi)
bamia / binda (n)
bamiza (ku-)

(n) an ambassador
(n) grapefruit
(n) a balloon
(v) to arrest
(adv.) precisely
(n) okra, a type of vegetable
(v) to slam, to bang

bana (ku-)

(v) 1.to economise

2.to pinch, to press
3. to squeeze

banana (ku-)
banda (n)
bandali (n)
bandama, wengu (n)
bandari (n)
bandia (n)
bandia (kivumishi)
bandika (ku-)
bandua (ku-)
banduka (ku-)
bangi (n)
bangili (n)
bango (n)
banika (ku-)
Bantu (kivumishi)
banza (ku-)
banza (kt, kuji-)
banzi (n)

(v) to be squeezed tightly together

(n) a hut
(n) a bundle of papers, firewood, etc.
(n) spleen
(n) a harbour
(n) a doll
(adj.) false, pseudo
(v) to stick on
(v) to detach or strip off something from another thing
(v) to be detached
(n) bhang, hashish, marijuana
(n) a bracelet
(n) a poster, a placard, ex. for advertisement
(v) to roast (ex. bananas,, meat)
(adj.) Bantu
(v) to press
(v) to hide oneself somewhere
(n) a chip of glass, metal or wood, a splinter

bao (n)

bapa (n)
bapa (kivumishi)
bara (n)
bara (kivumishi)
barabara (n)
barabara (kielezi)
barafu (n)
Baraka (n)
barakoa (n)
baramaki (n)

(n) 1. a score in games, ex. a goal in soccer

2. a kind of a community game, well appreciated at
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(n) a flat surface
(adj.) flat
(n) a continent
(adj.) mainland
(n) a road, highway
(adv.) exactly
(n) snow
(n) Blessing(s)
(n) a mask, a veil
(n) a knowing -all type of person

baraza (n)
Barazahi (n)
bardani (n)
baridi (n)

(n) a verandah, local court

(n) Paradise
(n) the weight of a container when empty
(n) cold, coolness

bariki (ku-)
bariyo / kiporo (n)

(v) to bless
(n) a food leftover from yesterdays meal

barizi (ku-)

(v) to relax outdoors, alone or with some people

ex.visitors

barua (n)

(n) a letter, a missive, mail; delivered by hand or by post

barua elektroni (n)

(n) an electronic mail or an e -mail

Commonly used : barua-pepe

barubaru, barobaro(n)
baruti (n)
bashiri, tabiri (ku-)
basi (n)

(n) a teenager boy

(n) gunpowder, dynamite, explosives
(v) to foretell, to predict, fortune -telling
(n) a bus, an autocar

Basi ! (interj.)
bastola (n)
bata (n)
bata-bukini (n)
bata-mwitu (n)
batamzinga (n)
bati (n)
batiki(n)
batili, batilifu (kivumishi)
batilisha (ku-)
batiza (ku-)
bavu (n)
bawa (n)
bawaba (n)
bawabu (n)
bawasiri / futuri (n)
- baya (kivumishi)
bayana (kivumishi)
bayani (n)
bazazi (n)
bazoka (n)
beba (ku-)
beberu (n)
Bedui (n)

(interj.) Well ! Thats all !

(n) a pistol, revolver
(n) a duck
(n) a goose
(n) a wild duck
(n) a turkey
(n) corrugated iron, Tin (in chemistry)
(n) batik
(adj.) invalid, null and void; empty
(v) to cancel, to annulate
(v) to baptise, christen
(n) a rib
(n) a wing
(n) a hinge
(n) A doorkeeper, a luggage porter
(n) haemorrhoids, piles
(adj.) bad, evil
(adj.) obvious
(n) a rhetoric
(n) a conman
(n) a bazooka (a weapon)
(v) to carry
(n) 1. a he - goat
2. an imperialist
(n) a nomad, a tramp

bee ! or beka ! (kihisishi) (interj.) Yes ! An answer typically given by women when called.
bega (n)

(n) a shoulder

begi (n)
behewa / bogi (n)
bei (n)
beji (n)
beki (n)
belele, bwelele (kielezi)
beleshi (n)
bemba, tongoza (ku-)
bembea, pembea (ku-)
bembeleza (ku-)
benchi (n)
bendeji (n)
bendera (n)
bendi / beni (n)
benibeni, kombo (kielezi)
benua, binua (ku-)

(n) a bag, a sack, a backpack (ruck sack)

(n) a carriage, coach, railroad car
(n) a price
(n) a badge 1. metallic, plastic 2. sewn on a uniform
(n) a defense in football
(adv.) abundantly, excessively
(n) a spade
(v) to flirt with somebody, to make advances
(v) to swing
(v) to console, fondle
(n) a bench
(n) a bandage
(n) a flag, banner
(n) a musical band 1. An orchestra 2. A military fanfare
(adv.) badly
(v) to press something in order to stick it out of
ex. to press a toothpaste out of its tube

bepari (n)
bera (n)

(n) a capitalist
(n) a small commodity box, ex. a matchbox

beramu (n)

(n) a banner (it looks like a flag sometimes) for a brotherhood, an

organisation, federation, etc

beregeza (ku -)
beseni (n)
besera (n)

(v) to explain by avoiding giving the truth when answering to questions

(n) a basin, a tub - for washing (oneself, clothes, etc.)
(n) a support to fix a mosquito net on a bed

besi (n)

(n) 1. the bass in musical notes

2. the lower part of anything, ex. a mountain
3. a base (in Chemistry) : a chemical substance used in
laboratories or industries, which, when added to an acid,
it gives a salt and water

beti (n)
(n) a stanza in musical notes
betri (n)
(n) a battery, a cell
beua, beza (ku)
(v) to despise or belittle another person
bezo (n)
(n) a scorn
Bi (n)
(n) short form of binti and bibi it stands to indicate an unmarried woman
bikizee / ajuza (n)
(n) a very old woman
bia (n)
(n) beer
biarusi, bibi harusi (n) (n) a bride
biashara (n)
(n) commerce, trade
Bibi (n)
(n) a mistress, grandmother
Biblia (n)
(n) The Holy Bible (Christians most important book)
bibliografia (n)
(n) a bibliography
bibo, kanju (n)
(n) a cashew(nut) fruit
bichi (kivumishi)
(adj.) unripe, raw
bidhaa (n)
(n) goods, items
bidhori (kielezi)
(adv.) unvoluntarily

bidi (kielezi)
(adv.) be obliged to, to be compelled (to)
bidii (n)
(n) effort, energy
bidiisha (ku-)
(v) to take special plans over something
biganya, konganya (ku-)
(v) to assemble or mix different things in a heap
bigija, minginya (ku-)

(v) to twist and curl something in order to remove a liquid

(ex. washed bedsheets, to remove water before suspending them to dry)

bikaboneti (n)
bikari (n)
bikini (n)
bikira (n)

(n) a bicarbonate
(n) a compass , dividers
(n) a woman swimsuit, a bikini
(n) a virgin

Bikira Maria

(n) The Holy Virgin Mary

bikiri (ku-)
(v) to defile a virgin
bila (kihusishi)
(prep.) without, nil
Bilahi ! (n )
(n) In Gods name
bilashi (kielezi)
(adv.) gratuitously (without reason)
bilauri (n)
(n) glass, tumbler
bili, ankra (n)
(n) a bill
biliadi (n)
(n) billiard
bilioni (namba)
(num. adj.) a billion
bilula, bulula, bulule (n)
(n) a faucet
bima (n)
(n) an Insurance
bimkubwa (n)
(n) an old woman
bin (n)
(n) a son of... (followed by the name of the father)
binadamu (n)
(n) Adams child or a human being
binafsi (kielezi)

binafsisha (ku-)
binamu (n)
bingiria (ku-)
bingirisha (ku-)
bingwa (n)
binti (n)
binua (ku-)
binya (ku-)
binzari / bizari (n)
biogesi (n)
Biokemia (n)
Biolojia (n)
biriani (n)

(adv.) 1. privately, private, ( i.e not owned by the state)

2. confidentially
3. personally
(v) to privatise ex. a government hospital
(n) a cousin
(v) to roll
(v) to be moved by rolling ex. a barrel of wine
(n) a champion, a winner
(n) a daughter
(v) to protrude something
(v) to squeeze, to pinch
(n) a spice
(n) biogas
(n) Biochemistry
(n) Biology
(n) Cooked rice mixed with fried steak and pepper
- A special way of cooking rice for feasts (for Swahilis)

birigiji (kivumishi)
biskuti (n)
birika (n)

(adj.) light yellowish

(n) a biscuit
(n) a kettle, teapot

biringani, biringanya (n)

(n) an eggplant

bisha (ku-)

(v) 1. to knock at a door 2. to argue, disobey, disagree

- bishi (kivumishi)
bisibisi (n)

(adj.) someone who loves to argue

(n) a screwdriver

Bismillahi (n)

(n) an expression for : In the Name of Allah The Almighty

(Muslim faith)

biti (n)
(n) musical beats, the rhythm
bitimarembo (kivumishi)
(adj.) light greenish colour
- bivu (kivumishi)
(adj.) ripe (ex.fruits)
biwi (n)
(n) an amas of rubbish on a farm
blangeti, blanketi, burangeti (n) (n) a blanket
blauzi (n)
(n) a blouse
bluu /buluu (kivumishi)
(adj.) bluish, of blue colour
boba (ku-)
(v) to tie, tighten
bobea, topea (ku-)

(v) to go too far in treating an affaire

or getting somehow lost in treating details

bobo (n)
boboka, ropoka (ku-)
boda (n)
bodi (n)
boflo, mkate (n)
boga (n)
bohari (n)
boksi (n)
bolti (n)

(n) any tree which is extremely big ex. the baobab

(v) to talk nonsense
(n) a boarding school student
(n) a council, ex. students council
(n) bread
(n) a pumpkin
(n) a store, a warehouse
(n) a box
(n) a bolt on a window, door etc.

boma (n)

(n) 1. a barricade, a fort, a headquater

2. a compound ex. a Massai boma

bomba (n)
bombomu, bomu (n)
bomoa (ku-)
bomoka (ku-)
bonasi (n)
bonde (n)
Bonde la Ufa (n)
bondia (n)
boneti (n)

(n) a pipe, a pump ex. a water pipe

(n) a sub - machine gun, a bomb
(v) to demolish, destroy, dismantle
(v) to collapse, to fall in ruins, to break down, ex. a house
(n) a bonus
(n) a valley
(n) The Rift Valley
(n) a boxer
(n) a bonnet, a hat, a bonnet of a car

bonge, kibonge (n)

bongo, ubongo (n)

(n) a big piece of something slang: a small and fat person

(n) brain

Bongoland (n)

(n) a surname or an argotic name for Tanzania, implying

a country where one must use his or her brains to survive

bonta, bunta, gati (n)

(n) a quai at port, where ships take passengers on board or disembark them.

bonyea (ku-)

(v) 1. to give in under pressure ex. a person who admits defeat

and surrenders
2. to bend down under pressure ex. metals

bonyeza (ku-)
bora (kivumishi)
boresha (ku-)
boribo (n)
boriti (n)
boronga (ku-)

(v) to press or push something ex. to push a button in order to ring a bell.
(adj.) excellent
(v) to improve
(n) a type of a mangoe fruit, big in size and reddish in colour
(n) a wooden frame of a door, a window or used for roofing
(v) to mess up or muddle; to spoil

borongo, borongoborongo (kivumishi)

bosi (n)
botania (n)
boti (n)
- bovu (kivumishi)
boya (n)

(adj.) messed up, muddled

(n) a boss
(n) botany
(n) a boat
(adj.) bad, rotten
(n) a buoy

bozi, bozibozi, bwege (n)

(n) someone who is not clever, inintelligent; who have

problems to use logic for reasoning

bradha, bruda (n)

braketi, parandesi (n)
brandi (n)
brashi, burashi (n)
breki (n)
briji (n)

(n) a brother of a religious order (ex. Catholic)

(n) brackets
(n) brandy
(n) a brush
(n) a brake (car)
(n) a bridge

bu ! or buu !
bua (n)

(interj.) an expression to indicate how somebody or something

has fallen down or has been thrown on the floor
(n) a dry maize trunk, after being cut, ready for
feeding animals, ex. cows

buabua, bambua, menya (ku-)

(n) to peel or cut superficially (lightly), ex. the peeling of carrots.
bubu (n)
(n) dumb
bubujika (ku-)
(v) to bubble, gush or flow out
bubujiko (n)
(n) a gush or flow out ex. of a water spring
bucha (n)
(n) a butchery
budi (n)
(n) choice
bughudha (n)
(n) any type of disturbance or bother
bughudhi (ku- )
(v) to disturb, to bother
bugia (ku-)
(v) to gulp (down) or swallow a big amount of food or a liquid quickly
buheri (kielezi)
(adv.) with happiness, good health with safety
buhumu, pafu, yavuyavu (n)
buibui, baibui (n)
buibui (n)

(n) a lung
(n) Muslim womens dress
(n) a spider

buki (n)
buku (n)
bukua (n)
buldoza(n)
bumarengi(n)

(n) a kidney
(n) a big wild rat
(n) to read intensively, ex. while preparing for an examination
(n) a bulldozer
(n) a boomerang

bumba (n)

(n) 1. a small packet ex. of coffee, tea, tobacco

2.. a swarm of bees in a pack

bumbuazi (n)
bunda (n)
bundi (n)
bunduki (n)
bunge (n)
buni (ku-)
buni (n)
bunzi (n)
buraha (n)
burahi (ku-)
bure (kivumishi)
buriani (n)
burudani (n)

(n) perplexity
(n) a heap (of)
(n) an owl, a night bird
(n) a gun
(n) a parliament
(v) to guess, to compose
(n) coffee berries or beans before any treatment
(n) a maize cob
(n) convalescence
(v) to be in convalescence
(adj.) gratuitous, free, gratis; useless, without reason
(n) farewell
(n) an entertainment or amusement, a recreation
by using games, shows, etc.

burudika (ku-)

(v) to enjoy, be refreshed by an entertainment, ex. games, music

burudisha (ku-) (v) to amuse, entertain, refresh, to make fun, by shows, sport, games etc.
buruji (n)
(n) a bugler
buruhani (n)
(n) a talent or a gift from God
burura (ku-)
(v) to drag, to haul, pull
buruta, kokota (ku-)
(v) to pull along, to drag or haul
busara (n)
(n) wisdom
busha, bumbu (n)
(n) elephantiasis of the scrotum, - a sickness
bustani(n)
(n) a garden
busu (n)
(n) a kiss
busuri, tahadhari (ku-)
(v) to be careful, thorough at work
butaa, butwaa, bumbuazi, mshangao (n)
(n) astonishment, amazement, perplexity
buti (n)
butu (kivumishi)

(n) a boot, ex. of a car / shoes

(adj.) blunt

buyu (n)
bwache (n)
bwamkubwa (n)
bwabwaja, boboka (ku-)
bwaga (ku-)

1. not sharp, ex. a knife, pencil

2. a blunt instrument , ex. an iron bar
3. a blunt mannered person
someone whos not cheerful
(n) a calabash, gourd
(n) mchicha
(n) an old man
(v) to jabber, blab or talk nonsense
(v) to throw off, to throw down

bwalo (n)

(n) a hall, an auditorium, ex. a refectory, an ampitheater, etc.

Bwana ...(n)
bwana (n)
bwanashamba (n)

(n) Mister, (or Mr. ) .... (normally followed by the family or clans Name)
(n) lord, master
(n) an agricultural officer

bwanyenye (n)

(n) 1. a very rich person (a bourgeois)

2. a lazy person
3. a person with a huge belly

bwata, payapaya (ku-)

bwawa (n)
bweka (ku-)

(v) to talk nonsense in a loud voice

(n) a dam, a bassin, a pool, a pond
(v) to bark ex. a dog barks

bwelasuti, msurupwenye, ovaroli

bweni (n)

(n) an over-roll or an industrial apron

(n) a dormitory or a hall of residence in colleges and universities

bwerere, bure, rahisi (kivumishi)

bwiko (n)
bwimbi, bumbwi (n)

C / CH

(n)

(adj.) gratis, free, without payment

(n) arthritis (sickness)

(n) a mixture of rice flour sugar and scraped coconut

Its among the specially sweet dishes, served during the
the wedding celebrations in East African coastal region

ch

cha (ku-)
cha (ku-)
chabanga (ku-)
chacha, chachuka (ku-)
chachacha (n)
chachaga, chanyata (ku-)
chachamaa (ku-)

(v) to feel reverend about a supremacy, ex. God

(v) to dawn
(v) to defeat an adversary
(v) to ferment, to rot, to turn bad
(n) cha-cha-cha, a cuban dance
(v) to wash clothes gently, by hand
(v) to stand firm

chachamua, pandisha mori (ku-)

chachari (n)
chacharika, chachatika, hangaika (ku-)
chachawa (ku-)
chachawiza (ku-)
chachawizo (n)
- chache (kivumishi)

(v) to be intensely furious

(n) an excessive excitement
(v) to be restless
(v) to skip

(v) to cut ones words by making chaos, talking louder than him, etc.
(n) chaos, disorder
(adj.) few (of)

chachu (n)
- chafu (kivumishi)

(n) yeast, leaven, sour taste

(adj.) 1. dirty or unclean
2. unfair
3. dirty or smutty (language, jokes)

chafua (ku-)
(v) to dirten, to soil, to spoil
chafuka (ku-)
(v) to become dirty
chafuko (n)
(n) absence of order, confusion, chaos, insecurity
chafya (n)
(n) sneeze piga chafya (ku-) (v) to sneeze
chagiza (ku-)
(v) to insist
chagua (ku-)
(v) to choose
chaguo (n)
(n) a choice
chai (n)
(n) tea
chaji (ku-)
(v) to charge
chakaa (ku-)
(v) to wear out (people, things)
chakacha (n)
(n) one of the coastal East African dance, with tam -tam music
chakachaka (kielezi) (adv.) very quickly, immediate, now ....
chakapu (n)
(n) a wild cat
chakaramu (kivumishi) (adj.) naughty, bad behaviour, rude
chakari (kielezi)
(adv.) very much
chakavu (kivumishi)
(adj.) worn out, totally tired
chakaza (ku-)
(v) to cause to wear out, to make old
chake (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron) his, hers, its
chaki (n)
(n) chalk
chakleti, chakeleti, chokoleti, chakuleti (n)
(n) chocolate
chako (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron) your, yours
chakubimbi, sakubimbi (n)
(n) a rumourmonger
chakula (n)
(n) food
chakura (ku-)

(v) to search by turning everything upside down

chale (n)

(n) cuts, incisions or marks made on the body ( for traditional

reasons), by some people in The World, ex. in Africa and
Latin America

chali (kihisishi)
chama (n)

(adv.) on the back

(n) a club, a party

chambisha, tesa, adhibu (ku-)

chambua (ku-)
chamchela, kimbunga (n)
chamka (ku-)
chamkano, farakano (n)
chamko (n)
championi (n)
chana (n)
chanda (n)

(v) to punish, to torture

(v) 1. to analyse, critisize
2. to clean ex. coton by removing the seeds
(n) a hurricane, a storm, a whirlwind
(v) to return or come back again, ex sickness like cancer
(n) a dispersing groupe of persons
(n) the recurence, ex. of a sickness
(n) a champion
(n) a comb
(n) ring finger

chandalua, chandarua (n)

(n) a mosquito net
chane (n)
(n) a bunch ex. of bananas, keys
changaa (n)
(n) illicit liqueurs
- changa (kivumishi)
(adj.) very young
changa (ku-)
(v) to collect, to contribute something for a given cause
changamano (n)
(n) a mixture
changamfu (kivumishi)
(adj.) cheerful, sociable
changamka (ku-)
(v) to be cheerful, happy
changamkia (ku-)
(v) to be enthusiastic (about something)
changamsha (ku-)
(v) to cheer somebody up
changanua, chambua (ku-)
(v) to analyse
changanya (ku-)
(v) to blend, to blend with, to confound, confuse
changanyika (ku-)
(v) to be blended, mixed
changanyikiwa (ku-)
(v) to be confused, mixed up
changisha (ku-)
(v) to collect contributions (ex. ideas, money)
chango (n)
(n) womb worms (with human or other animals womb as a host)
changu (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron.) mine
changua (ku-)
(v) dismember
changudoan (n)
(n) a prostitute
chanika (ku-)
(v) to be torn
chanikiwiti (kivumishi)
(adj.) greenish
chanja, toga (ku-)

(v) 1. to vaccinate
2. to chop firewood

chanjagaa, kaa (n)

chanjo (n)
chanua (ku-)
chanzo (n)
chapa (ku-)

chapaasili (n)
chapati (n)
chapuza (ku-)
chapwa (kielezi)
charaza (ku-)

charuka (ku-)
chasili (n)
chati (n)
chatu (n)
chavua (n)
chawa (n)
cheameni (n)
cheche (n)
chechele (n)

(n) a crab
(n) a vaccination, made by an incision on the skin
(v) to blossom (persons, plantes)
(n) an origin, a source
(v) 1. to print books
2. to beat somebody up

(n) an archetype
(n) a pancake
(v) to hasten
(adj.) unpalatable
(v) 1. to play a music string instrument, ex. a guitar
2. to do something with zest
3. to strike someone with a stick or fists
(v) to become ferocious
(n) an element or a part of something
(n) a chart, a diagram, a geographical map
(n) a python
(n) Pollen
(n) a louse, lice
(n) a chairman, chairperson
(n) a spark, sparks
(n) forgetfulness

chechemea, chopea (ku-)

(v) to limp or walk sideways

cheichei (n)

(n) a greeting word used by children for family members

chechemua (ku-)
chechesha (ku-)

(v) make one desire

(v) to play with a child

chega (ku-)

(v) 1. to cut hairs

2. to cut cereals for recolting

cheka (ku-)
chekacheka (ku-)
chekea (ku-)
chekecha (ku-)

(v) to laugh
(v) to giggle (false laughter)
(v) to smile at
(v) to sift ( by a sieve)

chekeche, chekecheke (n)

chekelea (ku-)

(n) a sieve
(v) to rejoice (at)

chekesha (ku-)
cheki (ku)
cheki, hundi (n)
cheko (n)
chekwa (ku-)
chelea (ku-)
chelewa (ku-)
chelewesha (ku-)
chema (kivumishi)
chemba (n)
chembe (n)
chembechembe (n)
chemchemi (n)
chemka (ku-)
chemni (n)
chemsha (ku-)
chemshabongo (n)
chenga (n)
chenga (ku-)
chenza (n)

(v) to amuse
(v) to control, check; to do an inspection, test or verify
(n) a cheque (for money)
(n) laughter
(v) to be laughed at, to be a laughing stock (of )
(v) to fear for
(v) to be late
(v) to cause to be late
(adj.) (anything) good
(n) privacy, seclusion
(n) a grain
(n) a cell
(n) a water spring, a stream of water, a small river
(v) to boil
(n) a chimney
(v) to boil
slang : to miss a point
(n) enigma, puzzle(s), riddle(s)
(n) small bits, chips, pieces
(v) to dribble in football, to dodge
(n) A tangerine, mandarine

cheo (n)

(n) 1. a rank (in the army, police, etc.

2. a social status
3. a hierarchical status (ex.at work)

chepechepe (kivumishi)
cherehani (n)
chereko (n)
chete (n)
chetezo (n)
cheti (n)
cheua (ku-)
cheua (ku-)

(adj.) damp, moist , wet

(n) a sewing machine
(n) an excitement
(n) a special market day in a week, - anywhere in the World
(n) a censer
(n) a certificate
(v) to belch
(v) to chew the cud (for ruminants, ex. a cow)

cheza (ku-)
chezea(ku-)
chezesha (ku-)
chezo (n)

(v) to play
(v) to play (with)
(v) to make somebody play in a given sport
(n) illusory tricks, sorcery

chibuku /kibuku (n)

(n) a brewed beer from cereals like maize, millet, etc.

(among Tanzanian local brews)

chicha (n)

(n) what remains of a local brew after being sifted

chichiri, hongo, mrungura, rushwa (n)

chifu (n)
chiku / chiriku (n)

(n) a bribe
(n) a chief

(n) 1. a chatterer : a small tropical bird which is very noisy

2. slang : a very noisy person

chimba, lima (ku-)

chimbia (ku-)
chimbo (n)
chimbua (ku-)

(v) to dig for gardening or for archeology

(v) to bury something
(n) a mining quarry for gold, coal, copper, etc.
(v) to dig up, dig out, - ex. metals like gold, copper from a mine

China (n)

(n) China

china (ku-)
chini (kielezi)
chinja (ku-)
chinjana (ku-)
chinjioni (n)
chipsi (n)
chipua (ku-)
chipubodi (n)
chipukizi (n)
chipuko (n)
chizi (n)

(v) to be stale (not fresh), ex. air, water, bread

(adv.) on the ground, down
(v) to slaughter, to kill by cutting the throat
(v) to kill one another
(n) a slaughter house
(n) fried potatoes
(v) to shoot up
(n) a chipboard
(n) seedlings, young plants
(n) a shoot of a plant
(n) 1. a crazy person
2. cheese = jibini

cho ! cha ! lo ! (kihisishi) (interj.) an expression used to show surprise

chochea (ku-)

(v) 1. to evoke things or stir out trouble

2. to poke at a fire, so as to maintain the flame

chochole (kivumishi)
choka (ku-)
chokaa (n)
chokoa (ku-)
chokochoko, uchokozi (n)

(adj.) poor, destitute

(v) to get tired
(n) white plaster
(v) to pick at, to poke
(n) an aggression or acts intended to stir out trouble

chokonoa (ku-)
chokora (n)
chokoza (ku-)

(v) to poke something out

(n) a street child
(v) to annoy, aggress, provoke, tease or vex somebody

chokozi (kivumishi)
choma (ku-)
chombeza (ku-)

(adj.) aggresive, annoying, provocative, teasing, vexative

(v) to pierce, to stab; to roast (bananas, potatoes, meat)
(v) to sooth somebody so that he/she may give informations

chombo (n)
chomea, chomelea (ku-)
chomeka (ku-)
chomekeza (ku-)
chomoa, chopoa (ku-)
chomoza (ku-)
chonga (ku-)

(n) a vessel, an utensil, a tool

(v) to burn into, to solder or weld something
(v) to pierce or strike into; to hit at
(v) to stick something into
(v) to take or pull out
(v) to appear
(v) to cut to shape or sculpt

chonganisha (ku-)

(v) to set at odds or make people disagree among themselves

chongea (ku-)

(v) 1. to accuse, to betray

2. to sculpt for somebody

chongesha (ku-)
chongo (n)
chongoka (ku-)
chonjo (n)

(v) to have something sculpted for you

(n) a one-eyed person
(v) to be pointed
(n) an exaggeration

choo, msala (n)

chopoka (ku-)
chora (ku-)

(n) a toilet or a water closet (W.C )

(v) to slip out of hands
(v) to draw ex. pictures, charts, etc.

chosha, chokesha, chokeza (ku-)

chota (ku-)

(v) to draw or scoop, - for ex. to draw water from a well

chotara, hafukasti, shombe (n)

chovya (ku-)
chovya (n)
chovya (n)
- choyo (kivumishi)
chozi, machozi (n)
chuana (ku-)
chubua (ku-)

(v) to tire somebody out, to make somebody

tired or fed up

(n) a half - caste

(v) to dip something into some liquid

(n) any sickness with a retention of water by the body as a major symptom
(n) a false copy of an item with other colour than its original one
(adj.) greedy, stingy
(n) a tear, tears
(v) to struggle with one another for a winners place, ex. in a contest
(v) to bruise (ex. people,skin, plants, fuits

chubuka (ku-)
chubuko (n)
chuchu (n)
chuchumaa (ku-)
chuchumia (ku-)

(v) to be bruised
(n) a bruise
(n) a nipple of a breast, teat
(v) to squat
(v) to tiptoe

chuja (ku-)

(v) to filter, select from several choices, to fade away (ex. a colour)

chujuka (ku-)
chuki (n)
chukia (ku-)

(v) to fade out in colour

(n) hatred, ill-feeling
(v) to hate

chukiza (ku-)
chukizo (n)
chuku (n)
chukua (ku-)
chukuana (ku-)
chuma (ku-)

(v) to displease or disgust ; to embitter

(n) an abomination
(n) an exaggeration
(v) to take
(v) to be compatible
(v) 1. to pluck or recolte fruits from trees
2. to make benefits or profits from commerce or simply
from ones hard work

chuma (n)
chumba (n)
chumu (n)
chumvi (n)
chuna (ku-)
chunga (ku-)
- chungu (kivumishi)
chungu (n)
chungu nzima (kielezi)
chungua, chunguza (ku-)
chungulia (ku-)
- chunguzi (kivumishi)
chungwa (n)
chunusi (n)
chuo (n)
Chup ! (kihisishi)

(n) a specialized college, ex. Chuo Kikuu = a university

(interj.) an expression used angrily to silence somebody
an equivalent to shut up !

chupa (n)
chupi (n)
chupia (ku-)
chupio (n)
chura (n)
chururu, mvujo (kielezi)
churuzika, chirizika (ku-)
chutama (ku-)
chuuza (ku-)
chwa (ku-)

(v) Iron
(n) a room
(n) good luck
(n) salt
(v) to skin an animal ex. a cow, a goat, etc.
(v) to graze, tend, look after animals.
(adj.) bitter, disagreeable, painful
(n) a cooking pot
(adv.) a lot of (things), a heap of
(v) to examine, to inspect or inquire about something
(v) to peep at, glance or look through a hole
(adj.) curious, investigative
(n) an orange
(n) a pimple

(n) a bottle
(n) an underpants, an underwear
(v) to jump into
(n) a hair support
(n) a frog
(adv.) watery food (or drink, ex. coffee, tea)
(v) to trickle down (liquids)
(v) to crouch
(v) to trade, to sell, retail
(v) to set ( the sun)

dabwada (n)
dada (n)
dadisi (ku-)
dafrao / dafrau (n)
daftari (n)
dafu (n)
dagaa (n)
dahari (kielezi)

(n) worn out clothes

(n) a sister
(v) to inquire, to investigate or ask questions about something
(n) a head-on collision
(n) an excercise book
(n) a coconut fruit full of milk
(n) sardines
(adv.) ever, always, at any time

dai (ku-)
dai (n)
daima (kielezi)

(v) to claim, to demand

(n) a claim
(adv.) always, for ever

daima na milele (kihisishi)

(interj.) for ever and ever

dainamo (n)
(n) a dynamo
daka (ku-)
(v) to catch in air, ex. a ball, to grip, clutch
daka, shubaka (n) (n) an incorporated place in a wall of a house, used for arrangement.
dakawa (n)
(n) a rope used to upload or download a ship freight
dakia, dandia (ku-)
(v) to jump onto a moving vehicle, to interject
dakika (n)
(n) minute (s)
daktari (n)
(n) a medical doctor
daladala (n)
(n) a commuter or shuttle bus
dalali (n)
(n) an auctioneer, a broker or a middleman in a business
dalili (n)
(n) sign(s), symptom(s)
dalji (n)

(n) 1. a horse galop

2. a walk - with -pride, done by teenagers

damka, rauka (ku-)

damu (n)

(v) to get up very early in the morning

(n) blood

damu ya mzee (kivumishi)

dandala, yangeyange (n)

(adj.) crimson or maroon colour

(n) a heron

dandalo (n)
danganya (ku-)
danganyifu (kivumishi)
danganyika (ku-)
danguro (n)
dansi / densi (n)

(n) a beam
(v) to cheat, to deceive or tell lies
(adj.) deceitful
(v) to be deceived
(n) a brothel
(n) a dance

dapia (ku-)

(v) to jump from one place to another by using the creepers

and tree branches like in the film : Tarzan and Jane

daraba, kipwi (n)

(n) a toilet (W.C) in a boat

daraja (n)

(n) 1. a rank, a level

2. a bridge over an obstacle, ex a river

daraka, madaraka (n)

darasa (n)
dari (n)

(n) an authority, a responsibility

(n) a classroom
(n) a ceiling

dariji (ku-)

(v) to arrange things in an orderly manner

Darisalama, Darisalamu (n) (n) Dar Es Salaam, the economic capital city of
Tanzania, while Dodoma is the administrative capital city
darizi (ku-)
darubini (n)

(v) to do embroidery, to knit

(n) a telescope

data (n)
dau (n)
dawati (n)
dayosisi (n)

(n) a data
(n) an amount of money put down for gambling
(n) a desk
(n) a diocese

dazeni, dazani, darzeni (n)

(n) a dozen

debe (n)
(n) a can, a tin
dede (kivumishi)
(adj.) unsteady, ex. a ladder
degedege (n)
(n) an acute attack of malaria, with convulsions
deka (ku-)
(v) to be spoiled
dekeza (ku-)
(v) to spoil a child
deki (ku-)
(v) to mop the floor or wash thoroughly, using water, soap and a mop
delta (n)
(n) a delta
demadema (n)
(n) a toddler, a very little child when starting to walk
demani (n)
(n) a cool season (note : kipupwe = cold season)
Demokrasia (n)
(n) Democracy
demu (n)
(n) a dame, slang: a girlfriend
denda (ku-)
(v) to drool, to spittle
dengelua (n)
(n) sugarcane liqueur
dengua (ku-)
(v) to show off
deni (n)
(n) a debt
depo (n)
(n) a depot, a godown, a warehouse
deraya / dereya (n)
(n) an iron war garment
desimali (n)
(n) a decimal
desturi (n)
(n) a custom, a habit, a tradition
dhabihu (n)
(n) a sacrifice
dhahabu (n)
(n) gold
dhahiri (kivumishi)
(adj.) apparent, clear, evident
- dhaifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) weak, powerless, helpless
dhalilisha, dhoofisha (ku-)
(v) to weaken
dhalimu (n)
(n) oppresive, tyranny
dhamana (n)
(n) a bail, a sponsorship
dhambi (n)
(n) a sin
dhamini (ku-)
(v) to pay a bail for someone, to sponsor
dhamira (n)
(n) an intention, a subject behind, a matter
dhamiri (n)
(n) conscience
dhamiria (ku-)
(v) to intend
dhana (n)
(n) a concept, an idea, a mentality
dhani (ku-)
dhania (ku-)
dhara (n)
dharau (ku-)
dharuba, dhoruba (n)
dharura (n)
dhati (kivumishi)
dhibiti (ku-)
dhidi (kielezi))
dhihaka (n)
dhihaki (ku-)

(v) to think
(v) to suspect
(n) a damage
(v) to despise
(n) a rain storm
(n) an emergency
(adj.) a determined way

(v) to control, to sensor

(adv.) against
(n) ridicule
(v) to make look ridiculous

dhiki (n)
dhima (n)
dhoofika (ku-)
dhoofu (kivumishi)
dhuku / onja (ku-)
dhuluma (n)
dhulumu (ku-)
dhuria (n)

(n) distress
(n) a duty, responsibility, an obligation
(v) to become weak
(adj.) weakened, bad health
(v) to taste
(n) an unjust action, an injustice, a fraud
(v) to treat unjustly defraud
(n) descendant(s)

dhuru (ku-)

dibaji (n)
didimia (ku-)
difensi (n)
difu (kivumishi)
digrii (n)
dikrii (n)
dikteta (n)
dimba (n)
dimbwi (n)
dinari (n)

(v) 1. to harm , to injure (people)

2. to damage (other living species or non -living things)
3. to spoil someones reputation
(n) a foreword, preface
(v) to sink, to lose in business
(n) a defence
(adj.) differential
(n) a degree
(n) a decree
(n) a dictator
(n) a round in a game ex. in Boxing
(n) a pool, a pond
(n) a dinar : the principal monetary unit for several countries
including Algeria, Bahrein, Iraq, Serbia and Tunisia

dinda (ku-)
(v) to stand firm
dini (n)
(n) a religion
dinosau (n)
(n) a dinosaur
diploma (n)
(n) a diploma
dira (n)
(n) a compass
diriki (ku-)
(v) to be able to do and accomplish something
dirisha (n)
(n) a window
disa (ku-)
(v) to have his member (i.e penis) erected
Disemba, Desemba (n)
(n) December
dishi (n)
(n) a dish
diskaunti (n)
(n) A discount
disko (n)
(n) a disco
dispensari (n)
divai (n)
divisheni (n)
diwani (n)
dizeli (n)
do ! /doo ! / lo ! (kihisishi)
doa (n)

(n) a dispensary, a community clinic

(n) wine
(n) a division
(n) a councillor
(n) diesel
(interj.) damn !
(n) a spot, a stain

dodoki (n)

(n) a loofah fruit from a tree of the same name. When dry, it
makes a perfect natural sponge

doea (ku-)

(v) to try to get a meal or other things freely, without any effort

- dogo (kivumishi)

(adj.) little, small

- dogodogo (kivumishi)

(adj.) petty, piddling

dogori (n)
(n) an exorcising dance
dohani (n)
(n) an extractor hood
dokeza (ku-)
(v) to give a hint over something
dokezi, dokezo (n)
(n) a hint
dokoa (ku-)
(v) to steal in small amounts, ex. money
dolfini, pomboo (n)
(n) a dolphine
dola (n)
(n) a dollar, money
dola (n)
(n) an empire, a state
doli (n)
(n) a doll
Dominika (n)
(n) Sunday
domo (n)
(n) a big mouth
domokaya (n)
(n) a blabber, a chatterbox
dona (n)
(n) maize flour
donda (n)
(n) an ulcer, a wound
dondoa (ku-)
(v) to pick (things), one at a time
dondoandume (n)
(n) a man who likes be like a woman
dondoka (ku-)
(v) to drip
dondora, mavu, nyigu (n)
(n) a bumblebee (the tropical variety)
donge (n)
(n) a lump (of something), ex. stiff porridge
donoa (n)
(n) to peck at as a bird
doria (n)
(n) a patrol
dosari (n)
(n) a defect, a shortcoming
doti (n)
(n) a pair, ex. of shoes
dragoni (n)
(n) a dragon
drama (n)
(n) a drama, a play, an excitement
drili (n)

(n) 1. a drill, - used in dentistry or in mining

2. military exercices

dua (n)
duara (n)
duaradufu (adj.)
dubu (n)
dubwana (n)

(n) a prayer
(n) a circle
(adj.) oval (shape)
(n) a bear
(n) a giant creature (in tales)

dude (n)
dudia (ku-)
dudu (n)
duka (n)
dukuduku (n)
duma (n)
dumaa (ku-)
dumbukiza (ku-)
dume (n)
dumisha (ku-)
dumu (ku-)
dunda (ku-)

(n) an object of imprecise quality

(v) to fill some air into something, ex. in a car tyre
(n) a large sized insect
(n) a shop
(n) a doubt, a grudge
(n) a cheetah
(v) to fail to develop fully, to be stunted
(v) to drop something into
(n) a male animal
(v) to perpetuate
(v) to last long
(v) to bounce on the ground, ex. a balloon

dunduliza (ku-)
dunga (ku-)
dungu (n)
duni (kivumishi)
Dunia (n)
dunisha (ku-)
duru (n)
durusu (ku-)
duwaa (ku-)
duwaza (ku-)

(v) to save up little by little

(v) to inject with a product (medicine)
(n) a tribune, a watchtower
(adj.) of low quality
(n) Our World, The Planet Earth
(n) to make inferior, belittle
(n) a turn, a round
(v) to study (ex.a book), to read with concentration
(v) to be astonished by something
(v) to stagger

ebo ! or eboo ! (kihisishi)

edita (n)
egama (ku-)
egemea (ku-)
egemeo (n)
egesha (ku-)
egesho (n)
ehaa ! / ahaa !
eka / ekari (n)
ekaristi (n)
ekseli (n)
eksirei (n)
ekumeni (kivumishi)
-ekundu (kivumishi)
ekzosi (ku-)
elea (ku-)
eleka (ku-)
elekea (ku-)
- elekevu (kivumishi)
elekeza (ku-)
electromita (n)
elektroni (n)
elemea (ku-)
elemewa (ku-)
eleveta (n)
elewa (ku-)
elewesha (ku-)
eleza (ku-)
elezea (ku-)
elfu (namba)
elimika (ku-)
elimisha (ku-)

(interj.) An expression of contempt

(n) an editor
(v) to depend on
(v) to rely on , to lean on
(n) a support
(v) to park a car
(n) a parking place or lot
(interj.) An expression for approval, equiv. to Mmh, Okay !
(n) an acre, half a hectare
(n) Eucharist
(n) an axle
(n) X-ray
(adj.) ecumenical
(adj.) red, reddish
(v) to exhaust
(v) to float on water or through air
(v) to carry something in a heap
(v) to appear, seem
(adj.) bright
(v) to direct, to show the way

(n) an electrometer
(n) an electron
(v) to weigh heavily upon
(v) to be overwhelmed, to be too much occupied
(n) an elevator
(v) to understand
(v) to make someone understand
(v) to explain
(v) to narrate
(num. adj.) one thousand
(v) to be educated
(v) to educate

Elimu (n)
(n) Education
Elimudunia (n)
(n) Cosmology
Elimukifungo (n)
(n) Penology
Elimumaadili (n)
(n) Ethics
Elimumimea (n)
(n) Botany
Elimumsamiati (n)
(n) Lexicology
Elimumwendo (n)
(n) Dynamics
Elimusiha (n)
(n) Hygiene
Elimuujuzi (n)
(n) Epistemology
Elimuwadudu (n)
(n) Pestology
Elimuwanyama (n)
(n) Zoology
- ema (kivumishi)
(adj.) kind, good
-embamba (kivumishi) (adj.) slim, thin, narrow
embe (n)
(n) a mangoe
enda (ku-)
(v) to go
enda-kombo (ku)
(v) to deviate
endapo (kiunganishi)
(conj.) in case
endea (ku-)
(v) to go for
endekeza (ku-)
(v) to treat leniently, to spoil
endelea (ku-)
(v) to develop, to progress
endeleza (ku-)
(v) to make develop, cause progress
endesha (ku-)
(v) to drive, head; to lead, run
enea (ku-)
(v) to abound, to spread; be plentiful or full (of)
eneo (n)

(n) 1. an area, a region

2. a surface size
3. of interest in studies, knowledge

engaenga (ku-)

(v) to spoil a child

-enu (kimilikishi)

(poss pron.) your, yours

enzi (n)
(n) power, in the rule of ... at such and such time...
epa (ku-)
(v) to avoid
-epesi (kivumishi)
(adj.) light (i.e not heavy)
epua (ku-)
(v) to remove from
epuka, kwepa (ku-) (v) to avoid, to escape, shun from (somebody or something)
epusha (ku-)
(v) to keep away from or help someone to avoid something
- erevu (kivumishi) (adj.) clever
erevuka (ku-)
(v) to become clever
erevusha (ku-)
erio (n)
eropleni (n)
Esperanto (n)
ethnolojia (n)
-eupe (kivumishi)
-eusi (kivumishi)
eutanasia (n)
ezeka (ku-)
ezi (kivumishi)

(v) to make somebody clever

(n) an aerial : of a radio, a walkie talkie, etc.
(n) an airplane
(n) Esperanto language
(n) ethnology
(adj.) whitish
(adj.) blackish
(n) euthenasia
(v) to thatch, to do the roofing of house
(adj.) divin

fa (ku-)
faa (ku-)
fadhaa (n)
fadhaika (ku-)
fadhaisha (ku-)
fadhila (n)
fadhili (ku-)
fafanua (ku-)
fagia (ku-)
fagio (n)
fagositi (n)
fahali (n)
fahamiana (ku-)
fahamika (ku-)
fahamisha (ku-)
fahamu (ku-)
faharasa (n)
fahari (n)
faida (n)
faidi (ku-)
faidika (ku-)
faili (n)
fainali (n)
faini (n)
fakiri (n)
falsafa (n)
familia (n)
fana (ku-)
fanaka (n)
fanana (ku-)
fananisha (ku-)
faneli (n)
fani (n)
fanicha (n)
fanikio (n)
fanikisha (ku-)
fanikiwa (ku-)
fanusi (n)
fanya (ku-)
fanyia (ku-)
fanyika (ku-)
faragha (kielezi)
faraja (n)
farakana (ku-)
farakano (n)

(v) to die, to perish

(v) to be of use
(n) confusion, depression
(v) to be confused, depressed
(v) to confuse, disappoint
(n) kindness
(v) to sponsor someone or something, to approuve something
(v) to clarify, to explain clearly
(v) to sweep, clean
(n) a broom, a brush (big or small) for cleaning
(n) a phagocyte
(n) a bull , a male cow
(v) to know each other
(v) to be known, to be famous
(v) to inform
(v) to know, understand, get acquinted
(n) a table of contents (at a front of a book)
(n) fame
(n) a profit , a financial gain, an advantage
(v) to profit from
(v) to benefit from, to prosper (thanks to some prior efforts)
(n) a folder for papers, a report, a file (in a computer)
(n) a final game, the last phase of a contest or a competition
(n) a fine, a penalty
(n) a fakir
(n) philosophy
(n) a family
(v) to succeed (in affaire(s), to be a success
(n) a success, prosperity
(v) to resemble, to be similar
(v) to compare, to mistake one person for another
(n) a funnel
(n) arts
(n) furniture
(n) a success
(v) to accomplish
(v) to succeed, to prosper
(n) a kerosene lamp
(v) to do
(v) to do something for sb
(v) to be done, to take place (ex. an event)
(adv.) privately
(n) a consolation
(v) to differ in opinion
(n) a misunderstanding

farakisha (ku-)
farasi (n)
fariji (ku-)
fariki (ku-)

(v) to alienate
(n) a horse
(v) to consolate
(v) to die

faru / kifaru

(v) 1. a rhinoceros
2. a military tank

fasaha (kivumishi)
fasheni (n)
fashisti (n)
fashifashi (n)
fasihi (n)
fasili (ku-)
fasiri (ku-)
fataki (n)
fauka (kielezi)
fauka (kihusishi)

(adj.) a correct (style), fluent

(n) a fashion, - clothing, style, manner
(n) a fascist
(n) fireworks
(n) litterature in general, (profession = writing)
(v) to define, to annotate
(v) to translate, interpret
(n) dynamite, an explosive devise
(adv.) besides
(prep.) besides

faulu, fuzu (ku-)

(v) to pass (well) a test, an examination ; to succeed

surpass an ordeal in life

Februari (n)
fedha (n)
fedhehesha (ku-)
fedhuli / fidhuli (n)
feki (kivumishi)
feki (ku-)
feki (n)
feli (ku-)
fenesi (n)
feni (n)
feruzi (kivumishi)
ficha (ku-)
fichama (ku-)
ficho (n)
fichua (ku-)
fichuo (n)
fichwa (ku-)
fidia (n)
fidla (n)
fifia (ku-)
figa (n)
figili (n)
figo (n)
fika (ku-)
fikira (n)
fikiri (ku-)
fikiria (ku-)

(n) February
(n) money, currency
(v) to make someone shocked, astounded
(n) a rude person
(adj.) fake
(v) to fake, counterfeit (a product)
(n) forged goods ex. watches, jewels, etc.
(v) to fail a test, a contest, an examination
(n) a jack - fruit
(n) a fan (in paper or electrical)
(adj.) sky-blue or turquoise (colour)
(v) to hide, keep (something, ex. an information) as a secret
(v) to lie low, be hidden
(n) a hiding place
(v) to uncover, make public
(n) a discovery, revelation
(v) to be hidden, be made secret
(n) a compensation
(n) a fiddler of a violin

(v) to fade or wither ex. a colour, a light, flowers, plants,

a smile, memory, etc.
(n) a cooking stone
(n) white radish
(n) a kidney (s)
(v) to arrive, reach (a place, priorly chosen)
(n) a thought, an idea
(v) to think, ponder
(v) to consider, imagine or think

fikirisha (ku-)
(v) to preoccupy
fikisha (ku-)
(v) to convey
fila (n)
(v) a bad thing
filamu (n)
(n) a film
filimbi, firimbi (n)
(n) a whistle
filisi (ku-)
(v) to confiscate or liquidate in bankruptcy
filisika (ku-)
(n) to run bancrupt
Filolojia (n)
(n) Philology
fimbo (n)
(n) a stick
fingirisha (ku-)
(v) to make something roll along
finya (ku-)
(v) to pinch
finyanga (ku-)
(v) to make pottery, do pottery work
finyu (kivumishi)
(adj.) very narrow
fira (ku-)
(v) to practise sodomy
firaka (n)
(n) penis
firigisi (n)
(n) a gizzard (of birds)
fisadi (n)
(n) an immoral person
fisha (ku-)
(v) to extinguish
fisi (n)
(n) a hyena
fitina, fitna (n)
(n) a discord, a mischief
fitini (ku-)
(v) to create discord
fito (n)
(n) a long pole used for building huts
fiwa (kivumishi)
(adj.) to be bereaved
Fizikia (n)
(n) Physics
Fiziolojia (n)
(n) Physiology
flamingo, kulastara (n)
(n) a flamingo
flora (n)
(n) flora
florini (n)
(n) flourine
fofofo (kielezi)
(adv.) completely, totally
foka (ku-)
(v) to shout with anger
fokasi (ku-)
(v) to focus
fokea (ku-)
(v) to shout with anger at someone
foleni (n)

(n) a line of people who are waiting patiently one behind

another, for a service or another issue, ex. voting

fomu (n)
fonimu (n)

(n) a form
(n) phoneme or the sound of a language

forodha (n)

(n) a harbour or a port with customs authority, including the

treatement of affairs of goods, fret, transits, etc.

forosadi, furusadi (n)

(n) strawberry fruits
foronya (n)
(n) a pillowcase
foto (n)
(n) a photograph
fotoa (ku-)
(v) to take a photo
fotokopi (ku-)
(v) to make a photocopy, to photocopy
fotostati, fotokopi (n)
(n) a photocopy machine
fowadi (n)
(n) a forward (in football)
fremu (n)
(n) a frame ex. of a door, glasses, etc.
Frenolojia (n)
(n) Phrenology
friji, jokofu (n)
(n) a refrigerator

friza (n)

(n) a freezer

-fu (kivumishi)

(adj.) dead

fua (ku-)

(v) 1. to hammer (iron)

2. to wash clothes
3. to remove a shell of a coconut

fuata, fuasa (ku-)

fuatana (ku-)
fuatilia (ku-)
fuatisha (ku-)
fuawe (n)
fudifudi, kifudifudi (kielezi)
fudikiza (ku-)
fufua (ku-)
fufuka (ku-)
fufumka (ku-)
fufutende (kivumishi)
fuga (ku-)
fugo (n)
fuja (ku-)
fujo (n)
fuka (ku-)
fukara (kivumishi)
fukia (ku-)
fukiza (ku-)

(v) to conform, follow

(v) to go together, follow one another
(v) to follow up, pursue
(v) to imitate, follow, or follow (logically)
(n) an anvil
(adv.) face down
(v) to turn (something) upside down
(v) to raise from the dead, bring back to life, revive
(v) to rise from the dead,
(v) to sprout up
(adj.) lukewarm

(v) 1. to tame, to keep domestic animals

2. to leave ones beard grow very long
(n) domestic animals, ex. cattle, goats, etc.
(v) to squander or to spend (money, wealth,) carelessly
(n) chaos, disorder
(v) to give off smoke
(adj.) poor
(v) to bury something
(v) to fumigate

fuko (n)

(n) 1. a mole
2. the place where a hen lays her eggs

fukua (ku-)

(v) to dig out something from the ground, find something in the soil

fukuta (ku-)
fukuto (n)
fukuza (ku-)
fuma (ku-)
fuma, fumania (ku-)
fumanizi (n)
fumbo (n)
fumua (ku-)
fumuka (ku-)
funda (ku-)
funda (n)
fundi (n)
fundisha, funza (ku-)
fundisho, funzo (n)
fundishwa (ku-)

(v) to burn or consume inwardly by fire, without flames, ex. peat

(n) a fire which burns inwardly without flames
(v) to chase, to drive away (people, animals or birds
(v) to weave clothes, pullovers
(v) to surprise someone doing an immoral act
(n) the feline coitus
(n) an enigma, a mystery, a riddle
(v) to unstitch, to uncover
(v) to be unravelled, spoilt, ex. a pullover
(v) to impart, teach moral education
(n) a heap of something
(n) an artisan, a skilled worker, a technician,
(v) to give a knowledge, teach
(n) an apprenticeship, an instruction, a teaching
(v) to be taught something, receive knowledge

fundo (n)

(n) a knot

funga (ku-)

(v) 1.to tie, to close

2. to abstain from eating
3. to score a goal in a match

fungamana (ku-)
(v) to be in union with
fungamano (n)
(n) an alliance
fungasha (ku-)
(v) to collect ones goods and go
fungate (n)
(n) a honeymoon
fungo (n)
(n) a wild cat
fungua (ku-)
(v) to open
funguka (ku-)
(v) to get loose, break open
fungulia (ku-)
(v) to open for, release or let out
funguo (n)
(n) keys
fungutenzi (n)
(n) a verb, a sentence
funika, funikiza (ku-) (v) to cover oneself or something, to put a lid on a container
funua (ku-)
(v) to uncover, to unveil, open
fununu (n)
(n) a gossip, a hearsay or rumour
fupi (kivumishi)
(adj.) short, shallow
fupisha (ku-)
(v) to abbreviate, to shorten
fupisho (n)
(n) an abbreviation, a summary
furaha (n)
(n) a joy, pleasure
furahi (ku-)
(v) to feel happy, joyous
furahia (ku-)
(v) to be cheerful, rejoice
furahisha (ku-)
(v) to be enjoyable, make delightful
furifuri, furi (kivumishi)
(adj.) full, top
furika (ku-)
(v) to overflow
fursa (n)
(n) an opportunity,
furukuta (ku-)
(v) to agitate, to move about and struggle to free oneself from a certain situation
furushi (n)
(n) a bundle, a parcel
fusa, shuta (ku-)
(v) to fart
fusa (ku-)
(v) to burst and relase some air, ex. a bicycle tyre
fuska (n)
(n) a fornicator, an adulterer
futa (ku-)
futari (n)

(v) 1. to erase, to wipe off, to cancel

2. to unsheath a sword, a knife
(n) foods normally used by Muslims during the holy month of
Ramadan to break the fasting

futika (ku-)
futikamba, futi (n)
futuru (ku-)

(v) to disappear, to become unreadable

(n) a tape measure
(v) to break a fasting
especially during the Holy month of Ramadan (for Muslims)

futwa (ku-)
fuvu (n)

(v) to be cancelled, ex. a meeting

(n) a skull

fyatua (ku-)

(v) 1. to snapshot, to fire with a gun

2. to make bricks for a house construction

fyeka (ku-)

(v) to clear a bush or clean an area by using a slasher

fyonya, fyonza (ku-)

(v) to suck, - to make a thin sound with the mouth,

as a sign of anger or dissatisfaction

fyosi (kivumishi)
fyuu ! (kihisishi)
fyuzi (n)

(adj.) insulting
(interj.) an imitation of air passage
(n) a fuse

gaagaa, galagala, garagara (ku-)

gae (n)
gagulo (n)
gaidi (n)
gamba (ku-)
gamba (n)
gambusi (n)

(n) a tile
(n) an underskirt
(n) a terrorist, a robber
(v) to boast, to show off
(n) a scale of a fish, a shell
(n) a mandolin

ganda, gandisha (ku-)

ganda (n)
gandamana (ku-)
gandamiza (ku-)
gandua (ku-)
ganga(ku-)
gangamala (ku-)
ganzi (n)
gari (n)
gati (n)
gauni (n)
gavana (n)
gawa (ku-)
gawana (ku-)
gawia (ku-)
gazeti (n)
gegedu (n)
gego (n)
geji (n)

(v) to wriggle because of bodily pains

(v) 1. to coagulate, to clog

2. to affix, to bind
(n) a shell, a husk (of grains, seeds)
(v) to stick together
(v) to oppress, to press hard on (physically)
(v) to pull off, to take off
(v) to treat medically
(v) to persist, to insist
(n) anaesthesia

(n) 1. a car, bus, lorry, truck, etc.

2. a carriage of train, horse riden
(n) docks in a harbour
(n) a womans dress
(n) a governor
(v) to divide, to dispense, to assign to, to ration
(v) to distribute, assign, share
(v) to distribute, allocate
(n) a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper
(n) a cartilage, disc
(n) a molar
(n) a gauge (for fuel)

gema (ku-)

(v) to tap a bark of a tree in order to get its sap or resine

ex. in the process of collecting latex, which is changed
into rubber

geni (kivumishi)
(adj.) strange , odd, unfamiliar
gereji (n)
(n) a garage
geresha (ku-)
(v) to cheat
gereza (n)
(n) prison
gesi (n)
(n) gas
geugeu (kivumishi)
(adj.) unreliable, fickle
geuka (ku-)
(v) to change direction, turn about physically
geukia (ku-)
(v) to turn and face another direction
geuza ku-)
(v) to turn over something, ex. a skirt
geuzi (n)
(n) a change
ghadhabika, gazabika (ku-)
(v) to be furious, enraged
ghadhabisha (ku-)
(v) to exasperate
ghafi (n)
ghafilika (ku-)
ghafla (n)
ghafla (kielezi)
ghaibu (kielezi)
ghairi (ku-)
ghala (n)
ghali (kivumishi)
ghani (ku-)
gharama (n)
gharika (n)
gharimia (ku-)
gharimu (ku-)
ghashi (n)
ghasi (ku-)
ghasia (n)
ghaya (n)
ghiliba (n)
ghilibu (ku-)
ghilibu (n)
ghorofa, gorofa (n)
ghuba (n)
ghushi (ku-)
ghusubu (ku-)
gia (n)
gidamu (n)
giligili (n)
gimbi (n)
gingi (n)
gitaa (n)
giza (n)
glakoma (n)
glasi, gilasi (n)

(n) gross weight, a product

(n) to be forgetful
(n) suddenness
(adv.) suddenly
(adv.) out of sight
(v) to change ones mind
(n) a barn, storehouse, warehouse
(adj.) expensive
(v) to recite, to sing
(n) expenses
(n) a cataclysm, downpour, flood
(v) to pay for
(v) to cost
(n) a deception, lie
(v) to bother, trouble
(n) confusion, disorder
(n) ecstacy
(n) duplicity
(v) to deceive, swindle
(n) a cunning, trickery
(n) a story house
(n) a gulf or a bay geographic, ex. the Persian gulf
(v) to cheat, forge
(v) a compel
(n) a gear
(n) a shoe lace
(n) fluid
(n) a model, shape
(n) a peg (to suspend washed clothes)
(n) a guitar
(n) darkness
(n) glaucoma (eye sickness)
(n) a drinking glass

glovu (n)
glukosi (n)
gobori (n)
godoro (n)

(n) a glove
(n) glucose
(n) a home-made gun
(n) a mattress

gofu (n)

(n) 1. golf game

2. a ruin ex. old castles

gogo (n)
goigoi (n)
goli (n)
golikipa (n)
goma (ku-)
gomba (kugombana (ku-)

(n) a log (of wood)

(n) a lazy person
(n) a score in a sportive contest ex. a goal in a football match
(n) a goalkeeper
(v) to go on strike, ex. by workers
(v) to contradict
(v) to quarrel

gombea (ku-)

(v) 1. to fight or quarrel for something

2. to contest for a seat, ex. in politics

gombeza (ku-)
gome (n)
- gomvi (kivumishi)

(v) to reprimand, to scold

(n) a bark of trees
(adj.) quarrelsome

gonga (ku-)

(v) 1. to knock at (ex. a door)

2. to hit something (accident)

gongana (ku-)

(v) to collide with one another ex. cars, trains, airplanes, etc.

gongo (n)

(n) 1. a big stick, a club

2. an illicit alcoholic drink

gongwa (ku-)
gonjwa (kivumishi)
gota (ku-)
goti (n)
gramafoni (n)
gramu (n)
grisi (n)
guberi (n)
gubika (ku-)
gudulia (n)
gugu (n)
gugumiza (ku-)
gugumizi (n)

(v) to have oneself hit by something on the road, on the rails, etc.
(adj.) ill, sick
(v) to refuse to move
(n) a knee
(n) a gramaphone
(n) gramme (s)
(n) grease
(n) a whore
(v) to cover completely (from head to toes)
(n) a jar, ex. of water, alcohol, wine etc.
(n) a weed, thicket
(v) to stammer
(n) a stammering person

guguna (ku-)

(v) to gnaw, nibble (while asleep)

gulio (n)

(n) a special open market, open on specific days only,

several times a year

gumba (kivumishi)

(adj.) barren, sterile

gumba (n)
gumu (kivumishi)
gumzo (n)
guna (ku-)
gundi, gluu (n)
gundua (ku-)
gunzi (n)
guru (n)
gurudumu (n)
gusa (ku-)
gusia (ku-)

gwadu (kivumishi)
gwaride, drili (n)
gwiji (kivumishi)

(n) the first finger or the thumb

(adj.) difficult, hard
(n) chattering, gossip
(v) to complain
(n) glue
(v) to discover, unveil
(n) a corn cob
(n) unrefined sugar
(n) a wheel
(v) to touch
(v) 1. to mention
2. to use something to touch another person or
something else ex. in relaxation massages
(adj.) sour taste
(n) a parade, a drill, military exercises
(adj.) a specialist or somebody mastering a certain discipline.

haba (kivumishi)
(adj.) scarce, few
habari (n)
(n) news
hadaa (ku-)
(v) to cheat
hadaa (n)
(n) trickery
hadaika (ku-)
(v) to be cheated
hadhara (n)
(n) an audience, a public
hadharani (n)
(n) in the public
hadhi (n)
(n) dignity, honour
hadi (kihusishi)
(prep.) until
hadithi (n)
(n) an anecdote, story, tale
hadithia (ku-)
(v) to narrate a story
hadubini / darubini (n)
(n) a microscope
hafifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) of poor quality, faint
hafla (n)
(n) a celebration, party
haha (ku-)
hai (kivumishi)
haidhuru (kt)
haidhuru (kielezi)
haini (n)
haja (n)
hajambo (kt)
hajiri (ku-)

(v) 1. to wonder anxiously

2. to give explanations in disorder beecause of fear or haste
(adj.) alive
(v) it does not matter
(adv.) nevertheless
(n) a betrayer
(n) a need
(v) he, she is well
(v) to emigrate

haki (n)
hakika (kivumishi)
hakiki (ku-)
hakikisha (ku-)
hakikishia (ku-)
hakikisho (n)
hakimu (n)
halafu (kivumishi)
halafu (kielezi)
halahala (kihisishi)
halaiki (n)
halali (kivumishi)

(n) a right
(adj.) certain, sure
(v) to make a critical review
(v) to ascertain, make sure
(n) to guarantee
(n) a confirmation
(n) a judge, magistrate
(adj.) afterwards, then
(adv.) later
(interj.) take care ...
(n) a crowd, mass, multitude, ex. of school children
(adj.) lawfull

halali (v)

(v) he, she does not sleep, opposite of analala meaning

he sleeps.

halalisha (ku-)
halani (kielezi)

(v) to render lawful, allow, to officiate

(adv.) immediately

hali (n)
halijoto (n)
halifu (ku-)

(n) a condition
(n) the mesure of the temperature
(v) to commit a crime

halisi (kivumishi)

(adj.) authentic, genuine, original

halizeti (n)
halmashauri (n)

(n) sunflower oil

(n) a council

halo ! or haloo ! (kihisishi)

halua / haluwa (n)

(interj.) an answer to a phone call

also a way to capture somebodys attention

(n) sweets for chewing, made in figurative art, presenting

small animals, ex. bear cubs, fish, etc.

hama (n)
hamaki (ku-)
hamaki (kt)

(n) to emigrate, move from one country or a region to another

(v) to improvise
(v) to be intrigued, to be enraged

hamali (n)

(n) a coolie : someone who carries the luggage

for travellers

hamasa (n)

(n) a strong desire to make efforts in an achievement of something

hamasisha (ku-)

(v) to mobilise, instigate

hamia (ku-)
(v) to move to a new place or a new house
hamira (n)
(n) baking powder, yeast
hamri, andazi (n)
(n) a fritter
hamsini (namba) (num. adj.) fifty
hamu (n)
(n) desire, longing for something
hanchifu (n)
(n) a handkerchief

handaki (n)
(n) a ditch, trench
hangaika (ku-)
(v) to feel uneasy, to worry about something
hanikiza (ku-)
(v) to spread a noise or a smell all over in a closed area.
hanithi (kivumishi)
(adj.) impotent
hapa (kielezi)
(adv.) here
hapana (kielezi)
(adv.) of negation = NO
hara (ku-)
(v) to have loose bowels
harage, maharagwe (n)
(n) beans
haradali (n)
(n) mustard
haraka (n)
(n) haste
harakati (n)
(n) strategies and tactics employed to reach a fixed goal (in life)
harakisha (ku-)
(v) to hasten, make hurry
haramia (n)
(n) a pirate, thief
haramisha (ku-)
(v) to make illegal, prohibit
haramu (kivumishi)
(adj.) illegal, prohibited
harara (n)
(n) a skin erruption caused by heat and perspiration
haribifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) destructive
haribika (ku-)
(v) to go bad, rot
haribu (ku-)
(v) to corrupt, destroy,
hariri (ku-)
(v) to edit
hariri (n)
(n) silk
harufu (n)
(n) a smell
harusi / arusi (n)
(n) a wedding
hasa (kielezi)
(adv.) especially
hasara (n)
(n) a loss
hasha ! (kihisishi)
(interj.) not possible
hasi (ku-)
(v) to castrate
hasimu (n)
(n) an enemy, opponent
hasira (n)
(n) anger
hatamu (n)
(n) a bridle, rein (for a horse)
hatari (n)
(n) a danger, hazard, risk or a possibility to harm oneself.
hatarisha (ku-)
(v) to put in danger
hati (n)
(n) a document, a writing (typed or hand -written)
hatia (n)
(n) a crime, guiltyness
hatimaye (kielezi)
(adv.) at last
hatimkato (n)
(n) a shorthand writing system, asecretarial art
hatua (n)
(n) a step
Hawa or Eva

(n) Eve, the first woman, wife of the first man, Adam (for Christians).

hawa (kiwakilishi)
( dem. pron.) these people
hawala, cheki, hundi (n)
(n) a bank cheque
haya (n)
(n) shame
haya ! (kihisishi)
(interj.) Its okay
hayawani (n)
(n) person(s) with a wild nature
hazama (n)
hazina (n)
hedhi (n)
hekaheka (n)
hekalu (n)
hekaya (n)

(n) a piercing
(n) a treasure
(n) menstruation
(n) a chaos, hectic mouvement
(n) a temple
(n) a collection of stories, mythes or legend of a given place

hekima (n)

(n) wisdom, prudence

Heko ! or Hongera ! (kihisishi)

hekta (n)
hektomita (n)
hela (n)
helikopta (n)
helmeti (n)
hema (ku-)
hema (n)
hepa / epa (ku-)
hereni / herini (n)
heri / kheri (n)
heroe (n)
herufi (n)
hesabu (ku-)
hesabu (n)
heshima (n)
heshimu (ku-)
hewa (n)
hiana (n)
hiari (n)
hifadhi (ku-)
hifadhi (n)
hija (n)
hijabu (n)
hiji (ku-)
hila (n)
hiliki, angamia (ku-)
hima (kihisishi)
himaya (n)
himili (ku-)
himili (n)
himiza (ku-)
hindi (n)
hini (ku-)
hirimu / rika (n)
hirizi (n)

(interj.) congratulations !

(n) a hectaire
(n) a hectomtre
(n) money
(n) a helicopter
(n) a helmet
(v) to breath in and out
(n) a tent
(v) to avoid
(n) earring(s)
(n) bliss, joy, goodluck
(n) flamingo
(n) letter(s) ex. alphabetical ones
(v) to count
(n) arithmetic, sum , maths operations
(n) honour, respect
(v) to pay due respect, to honour
(n) air
(n) a fraude
(n) a choice
(v) to preserve
(n) a reserve ex. of animals
(n) a pilgrimage
(n) a garment worn by Muslim women
(v) to go to Mecca as a Muslim pilgrim
(n) trick, fraud
(v) to capsize (ex. a boat)
(adv.) quickly
(n) a monopoly, a trusteeship
(v) to persevere
(n) perseverance
(v) to urge on, facilitate
(n) maize
(v) to rise up against ones government
(n) people with the same age
(n) a talisman, amulet

hisa (n)

(n) 1. a share in a business

2. ones part in inheritance

hisabati (n)
hisani (n)

(n) maths (algebra, numbers and geometry

(n) kindness

hisi (ku-)
hisia (n)

(v) to feel, to perceive

(n) feelings, perception

Hispania (n)

(n) Spain

historia (n)

(n) history

hitaji (ku-)
hitajiana (ku-)
hitilafiana (ku-)
hitilafu (n)
hitimisha (ku-)
hitimisho (n)
hitimu (ku-)
hivyo (kielezi)

(v) to feel a need for something

(v) to need one another
(v) to differ, to disagree (in opinion or something else)
(n) a flaw, a difference
(v) to conclude, end
(n) a conclusion, an end
(v) to graduate (from), to conclude ones studies
(adv.) in this manner, in this way

hobelahobela, holela (kivumishi)

hodari (kivumishi)

(adj.) brave

hodhi / hozi (n)

Hodi ! (kihisishi)

(adj.) carelessly

(n) a water tank

(interj.) Equivalent of Hello !or Hi ! Is there someone ?
A term employed to indicate your presence at somebody elses home.

hofu (ku-)
hofu (n)
hohehahe (kivumishi)

(v) to have a great fear

(n) a great fear
(adj.) very poor

hoi (kivumishi)

(adj.) almost K.O, tired (because of sickness or another reason)

hoihoi (n)
hoja (n)
hoji (ku-)

(n) celebrations
(n) an argument, point
(v) to interrogate, interview

hoki (n)

(n) hockey, - ex. hoki ya barafu (ice hockey), hoki ya majani ( on grass)

homa (n)
honga (ku-)

(n) fever
(v) to bribe

hongera (n)

(n) congratulations (for), ex. winning a competition, having a baby, etc.

hongo (n)
honi (n)
hori (n)
hospitali (n)

(n) a bribe
(n) 1. a horn (on a car), or a siren on a ship;
(n) a manger (for animals, ex. cows)
(n) a hospital

hostia (n)

(n) The Holy Host or The Christs Body

- received by the believers, every time when the liturgie
is celebrated in the Catholic Church.

hoteli (n)
hotuba, hutuba (n)
huba / penzi (n)
hubiri (ku-)
hudhuria (ku-)
hudhurungi (kivumishi)

(n) a hotel
(n) a speech
(n) affection, love
(v) to preach, ex. the gospel
(v) to attend lessons, lectures, etc.
(adj.) light brown (colour)

huduma (n)
hudumia (ku-)
huenda (kielezi)
labda, pengine (kielezi)

(n) a service
(n) to serve
(adv.) maybe
(adv.) perhaps

hujambo (kt)

(v) you are fine

hujuma (n)

(n) bungling, sabotage or an intentional destruction of something, ex. work

hukumu (ku-)
hukumu (n)

(v) to condemn, juge

(n) a condamnation, judgement

humo (kielezi)
huru, huria (kivumishi)
huruma (n)
hurumia (ku-)
husiana (ku-)
husika (ku-)
husisha (ku-)
husu (ku-)
husuda (n)
husudu (ku-)
hususan, hasa (kielezi)
hutubia, hutubu (ku-)
huzuni (n)
huzunika (ku-)
huzunisha (ku-)

(adv.) inside there

(adj.) free, generous, not paid for
(n) mercy, pity, kindness
(v) to have mercy /pity on somebody or something
(v) to relate with, to relate about something
(v) to be concerned
(v) to connect with, relate, relate to, join with
(v) to concern
(n) envy, jealousy
(v) to be jealous (of) or envy someone
(adv.) especially, in particular
(v) to preach (to), to make sermon or a speech
(n) grief, sorrow
(v) to be sad
(v) to cause grief, to sadden

iba (ku-)

(v) to steal or take (something) illegally

ibada (n)

(n) worship, a religious ceremony

ex. the Sunday ceremony done in a Lutheran Church

ibilisi (n)
ibua (ku-)
ibuka (ku-)
idadi (n)
idara (n)

(n) satan, the devil

(v) to bring up from below, ex. from a mine, water, etc.
(v) to come up, emerge
(n) an amount, quantity
(n) a department

idhaa (n)
idhini (n)
idhinisha (ku-)
iga, igiza, geza (ku-)
ijapokuwa, ijapo (kiunganishi)

(n) a radio programme

(n) a permit, a consent, a permission, an agreement
(v) to authorize, permit
(v) to act in a theater, imitate
(conj.) although, even though

Ijumaa (n)
ikiwa (kiunganishi)

(n) Friday
(conj.) in case, if...

ikulu (n)

(n) State House, White House, or a building where a countrys leader

has his / her office.

ikweta (n)
ila (n)
ila, isipokuwa (kihusishi)
ilani (n)

(n) Equator
(n) a defect, mistake, fault
(prep.) except , apart from, unless
(n) a notice, a manifesto, a written announcement, an official written call,

an oral public notice or attention about something, a warning

ilhali, ingawa (kihisishi)

ili (kihusishi)

(prep.) in spite of
(prep.) so that, in order, for the purpose that

iliki, hiliki (n)

(n) one of spices

ilimradi, almuradi (kiunganishi)

imamu (n)

(conj.) so long as

(n) a Muslim leader who leads the prayers and all what surrounds them
ex. the ethical teachings after the prayers

imani (n)

(n) belief, faith (ex. in God, Allah; in oneself

imara (kivumishi)

(adj.) firm, strong, stable, unshakeable

imarisha (ku-)
imba (ku-)
imla (n)
imla (kivumishi)
inama (ku-)

(v) to enforce, to strengthen ex. currency, economy, love

(v) to sing
(n) a dictation
(adj.) a dictatorship
(v) to bend, turn, face down ex. during gymnastic exercises

India (n)

(n) India

ingawa (kiunganishi)
- ingine (kivumishi)

(conj.) although
(adj.) other

ingia (ku-)
ingilia (ku-)
ingiza (ku-)
ini (n)
injili (n)
injini (n)
insha (n)
inshallah ! (kihisishi)
inspekta (n)
inua (ku-)

(v) to enter, get in, arrive ex. a train enters at a railway station
(v) to intervene, ex. in a quarrel in order to avoid violence
(v) to put into
(n) liver
(n) Gospel, good news
(n) an engine ex. of a vehicle
(n) an essay, a composition
(interj.) If God, the Almighty Wishes !
(n) an inspector
(v) to elevate, lift, put up

inuka (ku-)

(v) 1. to rise (Sun, smoge,smoke)

2. to get up (people)

iodini (n)
ipi (kivumishi)

(n) iodine
(adj.) which

iri (n)
isha (ku-)
ishara (n)
ishi (ku-)

(n) a tumor
(v) to be finished (something)
(n) a sign, symbol
(v) to live

ishirini (namba)

(num. adj.) twenty

ishiwa (ku-)
isimu (n)
istiara / istiari (n)
ita (ku-)

(v) to be bankrupt or in short of something

(n) linguistics
(n) a synonyme word
(v) to call

Italia (n)

(n) Italy

italiki (n)
itifaki, protokali (n)
itikadi (n)
itikia (ku-)
itisha (ku-)
itwa (ku-)
iva (ku-)
iwapo (kiunganishi)

(n) italic
(n) protocol
(n) ideology
(v) to respond to a call
(v) to call people to a meeting
(v) to be called
(v) to rippen, cook through
(conj.) if

J j
ja (ku-)
jaa (ku-)
jabali (n)
jadi (n)
jadili (ku-)
jahanamu, jehanamu (n)
jahazi (n)
jaji (ku-)
jaji (n)
jaketi (n)
jalada (n)
jalala, dampo (n)

(v) to come
(v) to be filled up
(n) a rock
(n) tradition
(v) to discuss
(n) hell

(n) a boat, a dhow

(v) to judge
(n) a judge
(n) a jacket
(n) a file, a folder; a cover of a book
(n) a dumping place for garbage, filth

jali (ku-)
jalia (ku-)
jalidi (ku-)
jaliwa (ku-)
jamaa (n)
jamanda (n)
jamani ! (kihisishi)
jamba (ku-)
jambazi (n)
jambia (n)

(v) to care about / for or to worry about

(v) to bless with, to bestow upon
(v) to cover a book
(v) to be gifted, talented
(n) a family, kin
(n) a big basket with a lid, for storing dirty clothes (for washing)
(interj.) Oh, dear !
(v) to fart, give out gas
(n) a robber
(n) a sword

Jambo ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) Hello ! How do you do ?

jambo, mambo (n)

jamhuri (n)
jamii (n)
jamiiana (ku)
jamu / jemu (n)
jamvi (n)
jana (kielezi)
jando (n)
janga (n)
jangili (n)
jangwa (n)
jani (n)
janja (kivumishi)
janjaruka (ku-)
Januari (n)

(n) an affair, a matter

(n) a republic
(n) a society
(v) to have sexual intercourse with somebody
(n) jam
(n) a doormat or a little -sized mat made of reeds.
(adv.) yesterday
(n) an initiation rite for boys.
(n) a disaster, a calamity
(n) a poacher
(n) a desert ex. Kalahari, Africa
(n) a leaf, grass
(adj.) clever, tricky
(v) to become clever or tricky
(n) January

Japani (n)

(n) Japan

jaribio (n)
(n) an attempt, experiment in a scientific laboratory, a test
jaribu, jaribisha (ku-)
(v) to try
jaribu (n)
(n) a temptation
jarida (n)
(n) a magazine
jasho (n)
(n) sweat
jasiri (kivumishi)
(adj.) brave, bold
jasusi (n)
(n) a spy
jawabu (n)
(n) an answer
jaza (ku-)
(v) to fill in a form
jazba (n)
(n) a negative ( most of time uncontrolled) emotional reaction
je ? (kihisishi)
jekejeke (n)
jeki (n)
jela, rumande (n)
jembe (n)
jemedari (n)
jenerali (n)

(interj.) How ?
(n) sweat , perspiration
(n) a jack (for a car), a playing card
(n) a prison, a remand
(n) a hoe
(n) a marshal in an army
(n) a general in an army

jenereta, kavunguke (n)

jeneza (n)
jenga (ku-)
jengo (n)
jeraha (n)
jeruhi (ku-)
jeshi (n)
jeti (n)
jeuri (kivumishi)
jeuri (n)
jezi (n)
jiachia (ku-)
jiamini (ku-)
jiamulia (ku-)
jiandaa (ku-)
jiandikisha (ku-)
jibini (n)
jibu (ku-)
jicho (n)
jidai (ku-)
jiendeleza (ku-)
jifanya (ku-)
jificha (ku-)
jifungua (ku-)
jifunza (ku-)
jifya / figa (n)

(n) a generator
(n) a coffin
(v) to build, construct
(n) a building
(n) an ulcer, a wound
(v) to injure, hurt
(n) an army, armed forces
(n) a jet
(adj.) arrogant
(n) someone arrogant
(n) a jazz band
(v) to let oneself free

(v) to trust oneself

(v) to decide freely on something by oneself
(v) to prepare oneself or an event
(v) to have oneself registered, to enrol oneself
(n) cheese
(v) to answer
(n) an eye
(v) to boast
(v) to improve oneselfs skills or talents
(v) to pretend
(v) to hide oneself
(v) to give birth, to deliver
(v) to learn
(n) a stone which, with others are used to create a fire
place, ex. for cooking, while camping

jihadhari (ku-)
(v) to take care, to be precautious
jiingiza (ku-)
(v) to put ones nose into something, without being invited to do.
jiji (n)
(n) a city
jike (n)
(n) a female animal
jikalia (ku-)
(v) to loiter
jikaza (ku-)
(v) to stand firm
jikimu, jimudu (ku-) (v) to satisfy oneself s basic needs by conveniently working
jikinga (ku-)
(v) to defend oneself from harm, protect oneself
jiko (n) Pl.ma(n) a cooker
jiko (n) meko
(n) a kitchen
jikokota (ku-)
(v) to walk slowly with pain, due to sickness, old age or both.
jikosha (ku-)
(v) to justify ones conduct
jikwaa (ku-)
(v) to hit ones toe into an obstacle, - ex.a stone or anything else
jikwatua, jipodoa (ku-)
jimbi (n)
jina (n)
jinai (kivumishi)
jinamizi (n)

(v) to put on ones make-up

(n) a variety of potato, big in size and purple coloured

(n) a name
(adj.) criminal
(n) a nightmare

jinga (kivumishi)
jini (n)
jino (n)
jinsi (n)
jinsia (n)
jinyima (ku-)

(adj.) foolish
(n) a jinn
(n) a tooth
(n) manner, kind
(n) gender, sex
(v) to abstain oneself (from something)

jinyosha, jinyoosha, jilaza (ku-)

jiografia (n)
jioni (n)
jipendekeza (ku-)
jipongeza (ku-)
jipu (n)
jipya (kivumishi)
jirani (n)
jiri (ku-)
jisaidia (ku-)
jisemea (ku-)
jisikia (ku-)
jisomea (ku-)

(v) to stretch oneself or lie down for a rest.

(n) geography
(n) evening
(v) to propose oneself for a given task
(v) to congratulate oneself
(n) an abcess, boil
(adj.) new
(n) a neighbour
(v) to happen
(v) to relieve oneself
(v) to air ones views
(v) to feel good or bad, to think that you are better than others, to boast
(v) to read by oneself, - for leisure or for preparation for an examination

jishusha, jidhalilisha (ku-)

jitahidi (ku-)
jitakia (ku-)
jitambulisha (ku-)

(v) to condescend
(v) to make efforts
(v) to create problems for oneself
(v) to present oneself

jitawala (ku-)

(v) to rule without an external power (for a country)

to control oneself

jitegemea (ku-)
jitihada (n)
jitenga (ku-)
jitoa (ku-)
jitokeza (ku-)
jitolea (ku-)

(v) to be self reliant

(n) efforts
(v) to exclude oneself
(v) to withdraw from, to refuse to go on with something
(v) to come out, make oneself known
(v) to do a voluntary work

jitosa (ku-)

(v) 1. to sacrifice oneself

2. to plunge into a lake, river or a sea

jitwalia (ku-)
(v) to grab, take by force
jiua (ku-)
(v) to kill oneself (by an accident, suicide)
jiunga (ku-)
(v) to join oneself to a given cause
jiuzulu (ku-)
(v) to resign from
jivu (n)
(n) ashes
jivujivu, kijivu (kivumishi)
(adj.) grey, gray
jiwe (n)
(n) a stone
jizoeza (ku-)
jizuia (ku-)
jogoo (n)

(v) to train oneself to be at ease with something

(v) to hold oneself back from doing something ex. a regretful deed
(n) a cock

joho (n)

(n) a special garment for a given occasion ex. for University Graduation Day

joko (n)
jometri (n)

(n) an oven
(n) geometry

jongea (ku-)

(v) to come nearer to / to come forward to

jongomeo, ahera (n)

jongoo (n)

(n) the afterlife (Christian faith)

(n) centipede, millipede

jora (n)
(n) a roll of cloth
joto (n)
(n) heat
joto (kivumishi)
(adj.) hot
jozi (n)
(n) a pair
jua (ku-)
(v) to know
Jua (n)
(n) The Sun
judo (n)
(n) judo
juhudi (n)
(n) effort
juisi (n)
(n) juice
juju (n)
(n) witchcraft
jukumu (n)
(n) an obligation
jukwaa (n)
(n) a platform, stage, for a speaker
Julai (n)
(n) July
julikana (ku-)
(v) to be known
julisha (ku-)
(v) to inform, introduce
juma (n)
(n) a week
jumla (n)
(n) total, sum
jumlisha (ku-)
(v) to add (something), numbers
jumlisho (n)
(n) addition
jumuia / jumuiya (n)
(n) a community
jumuika (ku-)
(v) to associate with others
Juni (n)
(n) June
Jupita / Mushtara (n)
(n) The planet Jupiter
juta (ku-)
(v) to regret, be sorry for ones mistakes
juto (n)
(n) regret, remorse
juu (kielezi)
(adv.) above, on top, over
juujuu (kivumishi)
(kielezi)

juzi (n)
juzijuzi (kielezi)
juzu (ku-)
K

(adj.) superficial
(adv.) superficially
(n) the day before yesterday
(adv.) recently, the other day
(v) to oblige

kaa (ku-)
kaa (n)
kaakaa (ku-)
kaanga (ku-)

(v) to stay, sit down, settle

(n) a crab
(v) to wait a while, be stranded
(v) to fry

kaba (ku-)

(v) 1. to choke
2. to throttle (for a throat)

kababu (n)
(n) a kebab
kabaila (kivumishi)
(adj.) feudalist, landlord
kabati (n)
(n) a cupboard
kabichi (n)
(n) a cabbage
kabidhi (ku-)
(v) to hand over (power, responsibilities, etc.)
kabila (n)
(n) a tribe
kabili (ku-)
(v) to confront or face someone
kabisa (kielezi)
(adv.) absolutely, completely, entirely
kabla ya (kiunganishi) (conj.) before
kabrasha (n)
(n) documents needed for a meeting, a seminar, etc.
kabureta (n)
(n) a carburator
kaburi (n)
(n) a grave, makaburini = a cemetery
kaburu (n)
(n) the ancien Boers of South Africa (during apartheid time).
kabwela (n)
(n) a poor person, - somebody with little or no income at all.
kachero (n)
(n) a detective, a spy
kachumbari (n)

(n) a mixed salad of finely chopped tomato, onion cabbage,

with garlic, salt and pepper. Very good when eaten with meat

kada (n)
kadha wa kadha (kielezi)
kadhaa (kivumishi)
kadhalika (kielezi)
kadi (n)
kadiria (ku-)
kadirio (n)
kafara (n)
kafeteria (n)
kafiri (n)
kagua (ku-)
kahaba (n)
kahawa (n)
kaidi (ku-)
kaimu (n)
kaka (n)
kaka wa kufikia (n)
kakakuona (n)
kakamavu (kivumishi)

(n) a cadre
(adv.) and so on
(adj.) a few

(adv.) likewise, similarly. Na kadhalika or n.k = etc.

(n) a card
(v) to estimate something
(n) an estimation of something
(n) a sacrifice, victim
(n) a cafeteria
(n) an atheist, infidel or a non - believer
(v) to inspect
(n) a harlot, prostitute
(n) coffee
(v) to be obstinate or headstrong
(n) deputy, acting, vice (n) a brother
(n) a step brother
(n) a pangolin
(adj.) alert and strong

kakao (n)
(n) cocoa
kakasi (kivumishi)
(adj.) aciduous taste
kalamu (n)
(n) a pen, pencil
kalamu ya mkaa (n) (n) a pencil
kale (n)
(n) olden time, past
kalenda (n)
(n) a calendar
kali (kivumishi)
(adj.) fierce, sharp, strict
kalia (ku-)
(v) to sit on something

kalisha (ku-)
(v) to cause to sit down
kalisi (n)
(n) a chalice
Kalivari (n)
(n) Calvary
kama, kamua (ku-)
(v) to squeeze, squeeze out; ex. to milk a cow
kama (kiunganishi)
(conj.) if, like, that
kama(kana) kwamba (n)
(n) as if
kamambe (kivumishi) (adj.) enormous, immense
kamanda (n)
(n) a commander
kamandoo (n)
(n) a commando
kamari (n)
(n) gambling
kamasi (n)
(n) mucus from the nose
kamata, shika (ku-)
(v) to catch, hold
kamati (n)
(n) a committee
kamba (n)
(n) a rope
kambare (n)
(n) a catfish
kambi (n)
(n) a camp
kame (kivumishi)
(adj.) arid, desolate, dry
kamera (n)
(n) a camera
kamili, kamilifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) complete, perfect
kamilika (ku-)
(v) to be complete, perfect
kamilisha (ku-)
(v) to consummate or complete something
kamisaa (n)
(n) a commissar
kampeni (n)
(n) a campaign
kampuni (n)
(n) a company, a firm
kamsa (n)
(n) an alarm
kamua (ku-)
(v) to milk ex. a cow, to squeeze out
kamusi (n)
(n) a dictionary
kamwe ! abadan ! asilani ! katu ! (kielezi)

(adv.) never

kana (ku-)
kanali (n)
kanchiri, sidiria (n)
kanda (ku-)

(v) to denounce
(n) a colonel
(n) a brassiere
(v) to massage, knead, press (someone)

kanda (n)

(n) 1. a zone ex. geographical

2. a tape, a cassette

kandambili (n)

(n) slippers, flip-flops

kandamiza, gandamiza (ku-)

(v) 1. to apply psychological pressure on somebody

2. to oppress somebody or some people

kandanda (n)
kandarasi (n)
kande (n)
kandika (ku-)
kandili (n)

(v) football game, soccer

(n) a contractor
(n) cooked maize mixed with beans
(v) to plaster
(n) a lantern

kando, kando kando (kielezi)

(adv.) nearby

(kihusishi)

kanga (n)

(prep.) besides (somebody, something)

(n) a guinea fowl

kanga, khanga (n)

(n) a colourfully printed cotton cloth, with some wise writings

on it, worn especially by the East African women

kanganya (ku-)
kangara (n)
kaniki (n)
kanisa (n)
kantini (n)
kanuni (n)
kanusha (ku-)
kanya (ku-)
kanyaga (ku-)
kanyagio (n)
kanzu (n)
kapa (kielezi)
kapera (n)
kapi (n)
kapteni (n)
kaptura, kaptula (n)
kapu (n)
kaputi (n)

(v) to confuse, mix up

(n) an alcohol made of honey
(n) a light, black -coloured cotton cloth
(n) a church
(n) a canteen, refectoire
(n) guideline (s), criterion(s) /criteria, rule (s)
(v) to contradict, deny
(v) to rebuke, give a strong warning
(v) to step on, trample down on something
(n) a pedal
(n) a cassock, kaftan
(adv.) with nothing, empty hands
(n) a bachelor, an unmarried man
(n) husks, chaff
(n) a captain, a pilot
(n) shorts
(n) a large basket, sometimes made of reeds
(n) to be near death

karabai (n)

(n) a kerosene lamp made in a way that it can be used in

open air, ex. for camping

karabati (ku-)
karadha (n)
karafuu (n)
karagosi (n)
karaha (n)
karai (n)
karakana (n)
karamu (n)
karanga (n)
karani (n)
karata (n)
karatasi (n)
karibisha (ku-)
karibisho (n)

(v) to make repairs

(n) a loan without interest rates
(n) clove (a plant, a spice)
(n) a puppet, cartoon
(n) an aversion
(n) A wash basin
(n) a workshop, studio (workplace)
(n) a banquet, feast
(n) groundnuts, peanuts
(n) a clerk
(n) playing cards
(n) paper
(v) to welcome, receive visits
(n) a welcome

Karibu ! (kihisishi)
karibu (kielezi)
karimu (kivumishi)
karipia (ku-)
karipio (n)
kariri (ku-)
karne (n)

(interj.) Come in !
(adv.) near
(adj.) generous
(v) to admonish, reproach
(n) a reprimand
(v) to repeat, to recite
(n) a century

karo (n)
karoti (n)
kasa (n)
kasaro (kielezi )
kaseti (n)
kasha (n)
kashata (n)
kashifu (ku-)
kasi (n)
kasino (n)
kasirika (ku-)
kasirisha (ku-)
kasisi (n)
kaskazini (n)
kasoro (n)
kasoro (kielezi)
kasri (n)
kasuku (n)
kasumba (n)
kaswende (n)
kata (ku-)
kataa (ku-)
katakata (ku-)
katakombe (n)
katalia (ku-)
katalogi (n)
katani (n)
kataza (ku-)
katazo (n)
katekisimu (n)
katekista (n)
kati, katikati (n)
katiba (n)
katibu (n)
katika (kihusishi)
katili (kivumishi)
katiza (ku-)
kato (n)
Katoliki (kivumishi)
katoni / katuni (n)

(n) a fee
(n) carrot
(n) a sea - turtle
(adv.) less
(n) a cassette
(n) a box, case
(n) nougat
(v) to offend, slander
(n) haste
(n) a casino
(v) to get angry, enrage
(v) to annoy
(n) a priest
(n) North
(n) an imperfection, a shortcoming
(adv.) less
(n) a palace
(n) a parrot
(n) mentality, a wrong idea about somebody or something
(n) syphilis
(v) to cut
(v) to refuse, to reject
(v) to cut to small pieces
(n) catacombs
(v) refuse something to somebody
(n) a catalogue
(n) sisal
(v) to forbid
(n) a prohibition
(n) catechism, the Catholic teachings
(n) a catechist : a Catholic teacher who gives lessons of catechism
(n) middle, center, in the middle
(n) a constitution
(n) a secretary
(prep.) in, at
(adj.) brute, cruel
(v) to interrupt
(n) a fragment, reduction
(adj.) Catholic
(n) a cartoon

katua (ku-)
kauka (ku-)
kauli (n)
kaunta (n)

(v) dig in a garden or farm

(v) to dry up
(n) an opinion, a view
(n) a counter

kausha (ku-)

(v) cause to dry up, to expose to the Sun or another source

of energy for drying

kauzu (n)
- kavu (kivumishi)
kawaida (kivumishi)
kawi, nishati (n)
kawia (ku-)
kaya (n)
kaza (ku-)
kazana (ku-)
kazi (n)
kazia (ku-)
kazi-mradi (n)
kebehi (ku-)
kefu, kifu (kielezi)
kejeli (ku-)
kejeli (n)
keketa (ku-)
kelele ! (kihisishi)
kelele (n)
kemea (ku-)
kemeo (n)
kemia (n)
kemikali (n)
kende (n)
kengele (n)
kengeza (n)
kenua (ku-)
kera (ku-)
kereka (ku-)
kereketa (ku-)
kero (n)
kesha (ku-)
keshi (n)
keshia (n)
kesho (n)
kesho kutwa (n)
kesi (n)
keti (ku-)
ketisha (ku-)
kaki (n)
kiada (kivumishi)
kiama (n)
kiambatisho (n)

(n) sardines
(adj.) dry
(adj.) custom, normal
(n) Energy
(v) to delay, to be late
(n) members of a household
(v) to fasten, to tighten
(v) to make an effort
(n) labour, a task, work
(v) to fix on, insist on
(n) a project, a research work or a training course
(v) to abuse, to offend
(adv.) enough
(v) to mock
(n) mockery
(v) to cut away, to gnaw
(interj.) Keep quiet ! impolite form : Shut up !
(n) noise
(v) to scold, reprimand
(n) a scolding
(n) chemistry
(n) chemical
(n) scrotum, testicles
(n) a bell
(n) to squint
(v) to show off teeth as if you are laughing.
(v) to bother, to worry
(v) to be disappointed
(v) to irritate, vex
(n) annoyance, disappointment, irritation, worry
(v) to make a vigil
(n) cash
(n) cashier
(n) tomorrow
(n) day after tomorrow
(n) a case
(v) to sit down
(v) to make someone sit
(n) khaki
(adj.) orderly
(n) last day, end of the World
(n) appendices or the reference sector of a book

kiambishi (n)

(n) an affix, stands for both prefix and suffix

kiangazamacho, kiokozi (n)

(n) a reward given to someone who restitutes

something he has found to the owner

kiangazi (n)
kiapo (n)
Kiarabu (n)
kiashiria (n)

(n) dry season

(n) an oath
(n) Arabe language
(n) a symptom

kiasi (n)
kiatu (n)
kiazi (n)
kibaka (n)
kibakuli (n)
kibali (n)
kibanda (n)
kibaniko (n)
kibano (n)
kibanzi (n)
kibao (n)
kibao (kielezi)
kibarua (n)
kibatari (n)
kibe (n)
kibeberu (kivumishi)
kibepari (kivumishi)
kiberenge (n)

(n) an amount
(n) a shoe
(n) a potato, a fathead
(n) a petty thief, a pickpocket
(n) a small bowl
(n) a permit
(n) a cottage, hut
(n) a roasting spit
(n) forceps
(n) a splinter
(n) a small board
(adv.) large amount
(n) a casual worker
(n) a small oil lamp
(n) the noise made by playing children
(adj.) imperialist, dictatorial
(adj.) capitalist
(n) 1. a small locomotive train
2. an unmarried woman who runs after other womens men

kiberiti / kibiriti (n)

kibeti (n)
kibiongo (n)
kibiritingoma (n)
kibla (n)
kibofu (n)
kibogoyo (n)

(n) a match box

(n) a small leather bourse
(n) a hunchback
(n) a prostitute, whore
(n) the chamber in the mosque, that is used by the Imam for leading prayers
(n) urinary bladder
(n) a toothless person

kiboko (n)

(n) 1. a hippopotamus
2. a whip made of hippos hide

kibonzo (n)
kibua (n)
kibudu (n)
kiburi (n)
kiburudisho (n)
kibuyu, tungu (n)
kibwengo (n)
kichaa (n)

(n) a comic strip

(n) a tuna - like fish
(n) a carcass of an animal that was not slaughtered
(n) arrogance
(n) refreshments
(n) a gourd
(n) sea devil spirits
(n) insanity, an insane or mad person

kichaga (n)
kichaka (n)
kichane (n)
kichefuchefu (n)
kichekesho (n)
kicheko (n)
Kichina (n)
kichinichini, kisirisiri (kielezi)
kicho (n)

(n) a construction for storing grain

(n) a bush
(n) a bunch of fruits, ex. of bananas
(n) nausea
(n) a comic situation or a comic theatral piece
(n) laughter
(n) Chinese language
(adv.) secretly
(n) shyness, timidness

kichocheo (n)
(n) what stimulates trouble
kichocho (n)
(n) bilharzia
kichochoro (n)
(n) a narrow path
kichogo (n)
(n) the nape of the neck
kichokonoa (n)
(n) a toothpick
kichongeo (n)
(n) a pencil sharpener
kichuguu (n)
(n) an anthill
kichujio (n)
(n) a filter, ex. a coffee filter
kichungi (n)
(n) a cigarette filter
kichwa (kielezi)
(adv) headlong
kichwa (n)
(n) a head
Kidachi (n)
(n) Dutch language
kidaka (n)
(n) a young coconut tree, an unripe coconut fruit
kidakatonge, kilimi (n)
(n) uvula
kidani (n)
(n) a pendant
kidato (n)
(n) Form 1-IV of secondary school level ex. in Tanzania
kidevu (n)
(n) a chin
kidhi, kifu (ku-)
(v) to satisfy
kidimbwi (n)
(n) a pool, waterhole
kidokezi (n)
(n) an anecdote
kidokezo (n)
(n) a clue, hint
kidole (n)
(n) a finger
kidole-tumbo (n)
(n) an appendicitis
kidomodomo (kivumishi) (adj.) talkative
kidona (n)
(n) a beak
kidonda (n)
(n) a wound
kidonge (n)
(n) a tablet, pill
kidudu (n)

(n) 1. a small insect

2. slang : shule ya vidudu = a nursery school

kiduva (n)
kielekezo (n)
kielelezo (n)
kielezi / kielezo (n)
kienyeji (kivumishi)
kifaa (n)
kifaduro (n)
kifafa (n)
kifani (kivumishi)

(n) a hump
(n) an indicator, sign
(n) an evidence, illustration
(n) an adverb
(adj.) traditional
(n) an equipment
(n) whooping cough
(n) epilepsy
(adj.) exceptional,unique

kifaranga (n)
Kifaransa (n)
kifaru, faru (n)
kifaru (n)
kifo (n)
kifua, kidari (n)
kifuakikuu (n)
kifudifudi (kielezi)
kifundo (n)

(n) a chick
(n) French language
(n) a rhinoceros
(n) a military tank
(n) death
(n) a chest
(n) tuberculosis sickness
(adv.) face down /on the face
(n) a joint (in human skeleton)

kifungo (n)
kifungu (n)
kifunguakinywa (n)
kifunguamimba (n)
kifuniko (n)
kifupi (kivumishi)
kifupi (kielezi)
kifurushi (n)
kifusi (n)
kifutio /kifuto (n)
kifyekeo, kwanja (n)
kigae (n)
kiganja, kitanga (n)
kigari (n)
kigawanyo (n)
kigelegele (n)
kigeni (kivumishi)
kigeugeu (kivumishi)
kigoda (n)
kigoli (n)
kigongo (n)
kigugumizi (n)
kiguru (n)
kigwena (n)
kiharusi (n)
kihenge (n)
kiherehere (adj.)
Kihindi (n)
kihisishi (n)
kihoro (n)
kihusishi (n)
kiima (n)
Kiingereza (n)
kiingilio (n)
kiini (n)
kiinimacho (n)
kiinitete (n)
kiinuamgongo (n)
Kiitaliani (n)
kiitikio (n)
kijakazi (n)
kijana (n)
kijani (kivumishi)
Kijapani (n)
kijasumu (n)

(n) 1. a button, used in sewing

2. a sentence given to a person found guilty, implying, going to prison.
(n) an article, a section
(n) breakfast
(n) a first born child
(n) a lid
(adj.) short
(adv.) briefly
(n) a packet
(n) construction waste
(n) a gomme
(n) a slasher for cutting long grass
(n) a tile (a roof tile)
(n) a palm of a hand
(n) 1. a babys rickshaw or a pushchair
2. a car toy
(n) division
(n) a shout of joy, an ululation
(adj.) foreign
(adj.) capricious, fickle
(n) a local three - legged stool
(n) a young girl before puberty
(n) a large small twig (used for plucking fruits)
(n) stammering
(n) with one leg
(n) conspiracy
(n) apoplexy, stroke
(n) a barn
(adj.) overanxious
(n) Indian language
(n) interjection
(n) anguish
(n) a preposition
(n) a subject in a sentence
(n) English language
(n) an entry fee
(n) a kernel, pith
(n) magic, hypnosis
(n) an embryo
(n) old age security pension
(n) Italian language
(n) a chorus
(n) a slave girl
(n) a young man
(adj.) green colour
(n) Japanese language
(n) bacterium, virus

kijeraha (n)
kijicho (n)
kijiji (n)
kijiko (n)
kijimea (n)
kijiti (n)
kijito (n)
kijusi (n)
kikaango (n)
kikao (n)
kikapu (n)
kikaragosi (n)
kikasha (n)
kike (kivumishi)
kikembe (n)
kiki, shuti(n)
kiko (n)
kikohozi (n)
kikoi (n)
kikokotoo (n)
kikolezo (n)
kikombe (n)
kikomo-safari (n)
kikonyo (n)
kikopo (n)
kikosi (n)
kikundi (n)
kikwazo, kizuizi (n)
kila (kivumishi)
Kilatini (n)
kilele (n)
kilema (n)
kilemba (n)
kilembwe (n)
kileo (n)
kilima (n)
kilimo (n)
kilio (n)
kilo (n)
kilomita, kilometa (n)
kiluwiluwi (n)
kima (n)

(n) a small injury or sore

(n) envy, jealousness
(n) a small village
(n) a spoon
(n) fungus
(n) a twig
(n) a stream
(n) a foetus
(n) a frying pan
(n) a meeting
(n) a basket
(n) a puppet
(n) a casket
(adj.) female
(n) a newly born baby
(n) a strong kick or shoot in football, ex. a corner
(n) a tobacco pipe
(n) a cough
(n) a coloured cloth worn by men by tightening it around their waist
(n) a pocket calculator
(n) all what is employed to make our food tasty, ex. spices
(n) a cup
(n) a destination
(n) a stem that holds fruits
(n) a can, tin
(n) a brigade, division, a military platoon, a team, a delegation
(n) a small group
(n) an obstacle
(adj.) every
(n) Latin language
(n) a climax, peak, summit
(n) deformed person
(n) a turban
(n) a great great grandchild
(n) an intoxicating substance ex.an alcohol, drugs, etc.
(n) a hill
(n) agriculture, in all of its aspects
(n) crying in a loud voice, mourning
(n) a kilogramme
(n) a kilometer
(n) a larve
(n) 1. a small monkey
2. a certain degree of a given amount
ex. kima cha chini cha mshahara = a minimum wage

kimachomacho (kielezi) (adv.) openly, in public

kimada (n)
(n) a concubine, side mistress /master
kimanda (n)
(n) an omelette done with onions, pepper and tomatos
kimba (n)
(n) faeces
kimbelembele (n)
(n) to show - off
kimbia (ku-)
(v) to run

kimbilia (ku-)
(n) to run to
kimbilio (n)
(n) a refuge
kimbiza (ku-)
(n) to drive away
kimbunga (n)
(n) a hurricane, whirlwind
kimelea (n)
(n) germ(s)
kimengenya (n)
(n) an enzyme
kimeta (n)
(n) anthrax
kimetameta, kimulimuli (n)
(n) a firefly
kimilikishi (n)
(n) a possessive pronoun
kimo (n)
(n) height, size
kimondo (n)
(n) a meteor
kimoyomoyo (kielezi)
(adv.) by heart
kimwana (n)
(n) a beautiful girl
kimya (n)
(n) silence
kina (n)
(n) depth
kinaganaga, kinagaubwaga (kielezi)
kinai (ku-)
kinaisha (ku-)
kinakishi, kompyuta (n)
kinanda (n)
kinara (n)
kinasasauti (n)
kinda (n)
kinembe, kisimi (n)
kinena (n)
kinga (ku-)
kinga (n)
kingamwili (n)
kingora (n)
kinoo (n)
kinu (n)
kinubi (n)
kinyago (n)
kinyama (kivumishi)
kinyanganyiro (n)
kinyemi (n)
kinyesi (n)

(adv.) in detail, clearly

(v) to have more than enough, to be fed up

(v) to disgust
(n) a computer
(n) a harmonium, a piano
(n) a leader
(n) a microphone
(n) a young chick, child
(n) clitoris
(n) a snout
(v) to protect
(n) a protection
(n) the human immunitary system
(n) a siren (of an ambulance, police, etc.)
(n) a file / limer for smoothing fingernails, wood
(n) a mortar, a mill
(n) a banjo, lyre
(n) 1. a despicable person
2. a wooden carved statuette
(adj.) cruel
(n) a competition
(n) a novelty, something new and beautiful
(n) excrement, faeces

kinyinginya, kilembwekeze (n)

(n) a child of a great, great, great grandchild

(4th place after your child

kinyonga (n)
kinyongo (n)
kinyozi (n)
kinyume (n)
kinywa (n)
kinywaji (n)

(n) a chameleon
(n) a vendetta
(n) a barber
(n) opposite
(n) a mouth
(n) a drink

kioja, kituko (n)

(n) a wonder, something unusual
kiongozi (n)
(n) a guide, leader
kionjo (n)
(n) a preferred food (for somebody)
kioo (n)
(n) glass, mirror
kioski (n)
(n) a kiosk
kiota (n)
(n) a nest
kiowevu, kirowevu (n)
(n) a liquide matter
kipaimara (n)
(n) the sacrament of confirmation (in the Catholic Church)
kipaji (n)
(n) a talent
kipamkono (n)
(n) a present given by the bridegroom to the bride
kipande (n)
(n) a piece, part
kipanga (n)
(n) a falcon
kipara (n)
(n) baldness
kipato (n)
(n) an income
kipaumbele (n)
(n) a priority
kipawa (n)
(n) a special capability to do something, an intellectual gift, a talent
kipazasauti (n)
(n) a loudspeaker
kipenga (n)
(n) a whistle
kipengee (n)
(n) a detour
kipengele (n)
(n) a part of a given text, a device (or plan, particular method of doing things)
kipenyo (n)
(n) diameter
kipeo (kivumishi)
(adj.) exponential
kipepeo (n)
(n) a butterfly
kipepesi,faksi (n)
(n) fax machine
kipeto (n)
(n) a parcel
kipeuo (n)
(n) the root of a number
kipilipili (kivumishi)
(adj.) curly
kipimajoto (n)
(n) a thermometer
kipimamwili (n)
kipimo (n)
kipindi (n)
kipindupindu (n)
kipingamizi, kizuizi (n)
kipofu (n)
kipofu (kivumishi)
kiporo (n)
kipupwe (n)
kipuri, kipuli(n)
kiraka (n)
Kireno (n)
kiri (ku-)
kirimu (n)
kiroboto (n)
kirukanjia (n)
Kirumi (n)
kirungu (n)
Kirusi (n)
kisa (n)
kisahani (n)
kisasi (n)
kisawe (n)

(n) a stethoscope
(n) a measurement
(n) a period
(n) cholera
(n) an obstacle
(n) a blind person
(adj.) blind
(n) leftovers
(n) cold season
(n) a spare part
(n) a cloth patch, fleck
(n) Portuguese language
(v) to admit, confess
(n) to offer hospitality, entertain
(n) a flea
(n) a prostitute
(n) Roman language
(n) a small club, normally carried by hunters or policemenn in patrol
(n) Russian language
(n) an episode
(n) a saucer
(n) a revenge
(n) a synonyme

kisamvu (n)
kisanduku (n)
kisebusebu (adj.)
kisha (kielezi)
kishada (n)
kishawishi (n)
kishazi (n)
kishimo (n)
kishindo (n)
kisi (ku-)
kisia (ku-)
kisifa (kivumishi) (n)
kisigino (n)
kisiki (n)
kisima (n)
kisingizio (n)
kisio (n)
kisirani (n)
kisiwa (n)
kisoshalisti (n)
kisu (n)
kisukari (n)
kisukuku (n)
kisura (n)
Kiswahili (n)
kitabu (n)
kitafunio (n)
kitako (n)

(n) a vegetable made by grinding cassava leaves.

(n) a small box
(adj.) changing
(adv.) after that, thereafter
(n) a kite controlled by a thread
(n) a temptation
(n) a clause
(n) a dimple on a cheek
(n) a sudden, loud noise
(v) to kiss somebody
(v) to guess
(n) an adjective
(n) a heel
(n) a tree stump
(n) a well
(n) an excuse (for avoiding duties)
(n) a conjecture
(n) a bad omen, mishap
(n) an island
(n) socialistic
(n) a knife
(n) diabetes
(n) a fossil
(n) a pretty girl
(n) Kiswahili or Swahili language
(n) a book
(n) a snack, a bite
(n) buttocks, bicycle seat

kitambaa (n)
kitambi (n)
kitambo (n)
kitambulisho (n)
kitana (n)
kitanda (n)
kitangulizi (n)
kitani (n)
kitanzi (n)
kitasa (n)
kitegauchumi (n)
kitendawili (n)
kitendo (n)

(n) a piece of cloth, rag

(n) a jutty belly or a beer belly
(n) a period of time
(n) an identification document, ex. an identity card
(n) a comb
(n) a bed
(n) precedente
(n) flax
(n) a noose
(n) a door lock
(n) trade
(n) a dialemma, riddle
(n) a deed

kitenge (n)

(n) a colourful, beautiful piece of cloth, worn by some of

East African women. It is like a khanga BUT with no writings

kitengo (n)
kitenzi (n)
kithiri (ku-)
kiti (n)
kitinda-mimba, kifungamimba (n)
kitisho (n)

(n) a section
(n) a verb
(v) to bypass what is tolerable
(n) a chair
(n) a lastborn child
(n) a threat

kitivo (n)
(n) a faculty in a university
kito (n)
(n) a precious stone
kitongoji (n)
(n) a part of a village
kitovu (n)
(n) a navel
kitoweo (n)
(n) fish or meat for food
kitu (n)
(n) a thing
kitubio (n)
(n) penance, repetance
kitukuu (n)
(n) a great grandchild
kitulizo (n)
(n) a relief
kitunguu, kitunguumaji (n)
(n) an onion
kitunguu saumu(n)
(n) garlic
kituo (n)
(n) a station, a stop
kiu (n)
(n) thirst
kiuka (ku-)
(v) to transgress to overstep a given law, limit, etc.
kiulizi (n)
(n) interrogation
kiumbe (n)
(n) a creature
kiume (kivumishi)
(adj.) mannish
kiungamwana (n)
(n) an umbilical cord
kiunganishi (n)
(n) conjunction
kiungo (n)

kiungulia (n)
kiungwana (kielezi)
kiuno (n)

(n) 1. a spice, seasoning

2. a go between
3. a part of a body
(n) to have heartburn
(adv.) politely
(n) waist

kivuko (n)
kivuli (n)
kivutio (n)
kiwa, pweke (kivumishi)
kiwakilishi (n)
kiwambo (n)
kiwanda (n)
kiwango (n)
kiwanja (n)
kiwembe (n)
kiwete (n)
kiwewe (n)
kiwiko (n)
kiwiliwili (n)
kiyama (n)
kiyeyusho (n)
kiyoyozi (n)
Kiyunani (n)
kizalia (n)

(n) a ferry, a bridge

(n) a shadow
(n) an incentive
(adj.) lonely
(n) a pronoun
(n) a diaphragm
(n) a factory, an industry
(n) a level, standard
(n) 1. an open ground, a vaste plot of land
2. an arena, a stadium
(n) a razor blade
(n) a cripple, disabled, lame or paralysed person
(n) a state of confusion
(n) an elbow
(n) a humain body, without the head
(n) judgement day
(n) a solvent
(n) air - conditioning
(n) Greek language
(n) 1. an offspring
2. a defect inherited from ones ancestors

kizaazaa (n)
kizazi (n)
kizibao, kizibau (n)

(n) a confusion caused by some misunderstandings

(n) a generation
(n) a cardigan, waistcoat

kizibo (n)

(n) 1. cork
2. one of parts of a faucet

kizibuo (n)
kizimba (n)
kizingiti (n)
kiziwi (n)
kiziwi (kivumishi)
kizuizi (n)
Kizungu (kielezi)
kizunguzungu, kisunzi (n)
klabu / kilabu (n)
klachi (n)
kliniki (n)
kobe (n)
koboa (ku-)
kocha (n)
kochi (n)
kochokocho (n)
kodi (n)

(n) an opener for beer and soft drink bottles

(n) a cage
(n) a threshold
(n) a deaf person
(adj.) deaf
(n) an obstacle
(adv.) European- like, or Western style
(n) dizziness
(n) a bar, club
(n) a clutch
(n) a clinic
(n) a tortoise
(v) to remove husks from grains, ex. rice, maize
(n) a coach
(n) an armchair
(n) abundancy
(n) a tax

kodisha (ku-)
kodoa (ku-)

(v) to hire out

(v) to stare, open eyes wide at somebody or something.

kofi (n)

(n) palm of a hand

1. kupiga kofi
2. piga makofi

kofia (n)
kohoa (ku-)
kojoa (ku-)
koka (ku-)
kokota (ku-)
kokoto (n)
kola (n)
koleo (n)
kolestero (n)
komba, kuchakuro (n)
koma (ku-)
komaa (ku-)
komango (n)
kombania (n)
kombamwiko, mende (n)
kombe (n)
kombo (n)
komboa, gomboa / ku-)

(v) to slap
(v) to clap

(n) a hat, headwear

(v) to cough
(v) to urinate
(v) to kindle
(v) to drag
(n) grit, pebbles
(n) a col of a shirt, jacket
(n) pliers
(n) cholesterol
(n) a squirrel
(v) to cease, stop
(v) to ripen, become mature
(n) flint
(n) an army squad, company, coy
(n) a cockroach
(n) a big cup, trophy
(n) crumbs, leftovers
(v) to emancipate, redeem, save

kombora (n)
komea (ku-)
komeo (n)
komoa (ku-)
kompyuta (n)
kona (n)
konda (ku-)
kondakta (n)
konde (n)
kondesha (ku-)
kondomu (n)
kondoo (n)
kongoni (n)
kongosho (n)
kongwe (kivumishi)
konokono (n)
konsonanti (n)
kontena (n)
kontinenti (n)
konyeza (ku-)
konyoa (ku-)
koo (n)

(n) a bomb, a missile

(v) 1. to end
2. to fasten with a bolt
(n) a bolt
(v) to spoil someones plans or confuse him.
(n) a computer
(n) a corner (ex. on a road, railway line); a corner (in football)
(v) to lose weight
(n) a foreman, driver, an electrical or heat conductor
(n) a farm in a valley, a fist
(v) to starve and make somebody lose weight
(n) a condom
(n) sheep
(n) a gnu
(n) a pancreas
(adj.) very old
(n) a snail
(n) a consonant
(n) a container
(n) a continent
(v) to beckon to (done by children)
(v) To tear off
(n) a female bird, hen laying eggs, throat

kopa (ku-)
(v) to borrow
kopa (n)
(n) chopped bananas or cassava dried by sunrays, for making flour
kope (n)
(n) the burning part of a wick in a kerosene lamp or in a lantern
kopesha (ku-)
(v) to lend
kopi (ku-)
(v) to copy something
kopi, nakala (n)
(n) a photocopy of something
koplo (n)
(n) a grade in the army (before that of a sergent)
kopo (n)
(n) a tin can
korija (n)
(n) a total of twenty same items, put together
korofi (kivumishi) (adj.) arrogant, rude, unruly
koroga (ku-)
(v) to stir
korokoro (n)
(n) a dice gambling game
korokoroni (n)
(n) detention, prison
koroma (ku-)
(v) to groan, snore
koromeo (n)
(n) throat
korosho (n)
(n) cashew nut(s)
korti (n)
(n) a court
kosa (ku-)
(v) to make a mistake
kosa (n)
(n) an error, mistake
kosana (ku-)
(v) to disagree with
kosefu (kivumishi) (adj.) faulty, sinful
kosesha (ku-)
(v) to lead astray, make somebody miss something
kosoa (ku-)
(v) to critisize
kote, kotekote (kielezi)
(adv.) everywhere
koti (n)
(n) a coat

kovu (n)
kozi (n)
Krismasi (n)

(n) a scar
(n) a course
(n) Christmas

Kristo (n)

(n) The Christ, Jsus

kua (ku-)
(v) to grow
kubali (ku-)
(v) to accept, agree
- kubwa (kivumishi) (adj.) big
kucha (n)
(n) claw(s), fingernail(s)
kucha (n)
(v.i) sunrise, day starting
kuchwa (kt)
(v) all the night
kudra, kudura (n)
(n) a divin gift
kufa (kt)
(v) to die
kufia (kt)
(v) to die at (somewhere)
kufifia (kt)
(v) to fade, flicker
kufuli (n)
(n) a padlock
kufuru (n)
(n) a blasphemy
kuhani (n)
(n) a priest
kuhusu (n)
(n) a concern
kuja (kt)
(v) to come
kuku (n)
(n) a chicken, hen
kula (kt)
(v) to eat
kulastara (n)
(n) a flamingo (pink)
kule (kielezi)
(adv.) there
kulia (kt)
(v) to cry
kulia (kielezi)
kulikoni ! (kihisishi)
kumba (ku-)

(adv.) right (handside)

(interj.) whats wrong ?
(v) 1. to suffer a mishap
2. to arrest (by the police) indiscriminately

kumbana na (ku-)
(v) to encounter
kumbatia (ku-)
(v) to embrace, fondle
Kumbe ! (kihisishi) (interj.) Fancy that !
kumbikumbi (n)
(n) termites
kumbuka (kt)
(v) to remember
kumbukumbu (n)

(n) a commemoration or a remembrance of people, events

kumbukumbu za maandishi (n)

(n) archives
kumbusha (ku-)
(v) to remind someone
kumbusho (n)
(n) an antiquity
kumi (namba)
(num. adj.) ten
kuna, kwaruza (ku-)
(v) to scratch
kuna (kt)
(v) to scratch (oneself or another person)
kuna (kiwakilishi)
kunazi (n)
kunde (n)
kundi (n)

(existential pron.) there is

(n) a kind of tropical fruit, brownish in colour when ripe
(n) beans
(n) a crowd, a group

kunga (n)
kungfu (n)
kunguni (n)
kunguru (n)
kunguta (ku-)

(n) the sexual education, given specifically to adolescents

(n) kungfu
(n) a bed bug
(n) a crow
(v) to shake up

kungwi (n)

(n) an adult who teaches adolescents concerning the couple as

well as the family life

kuni (n)
kunja (ku-)
kunjamana (ku-)
kunjua (ku-)
kunradhi ! or kumradi ! (kihisishi)
kunya (kt)
kunyaa (kt)
kunyanzi (n)
kunywa (kt)
kupa (kt)
kupaa (kt)
Kupaa kwa Yesu Mbinguni (n)

(n) firewood
(v) to fold
(v) to be folded, to wrinkle
(v) to unfold, to unroll
(interj.) excuse me, pardon
(v) to relieve oneself (faeces)
(v) to become wrinkled, folded
(n) a wrinkle, a fold
(v) to drink
(v) to give something to someone else
(v) to ascend
(n) Ascension of The Lord Jesus Christ (for Christians)

Kupatwa kwa jua (kihisishi)

(interj.) solar eclipse
Kupatwa kwa mwezi (kihisishi) (interj.) lunar eclipse
kupe (n)
(n) cattle tick
kupita (kivumishi)
(comp. adj.) ...than ...
kupita (kitenzi, kt)
(v) to pass
kupitisha (kt)
(v) to make an important issue be accepted, ex. to pass a law
kuponi (n)
(n) a coupon
kupua (ku-)
(v) to steal a big amount of money (as a financial worker)
kupuo (n)
(n) all at once
kura (n)
(n) lot, vote kupiga kura (v) to vote
Kurani (n)

(n) The Quran : The holy book for the Islamic faith

kurugenzi (n)
kurupuka (ku-)
kurupusha (ku-)
kurunzi (n)
kusanya (ku-)
kusanyika (ku-)
kushoto (kielezi)
kusini (n)
kusudi (n)
kusudia (ku-)
kusudio (n)
kuta (ku-)
kuta (n)
kutana (ku-)
kuti (n)

(n) a directorate
(v) to run away, frightened
(v) to stratle and cause someone to run away
(n) a pocket lamp either electric or on batteries
(v) to collect, gather, heap up
(v) to assemble, to come together
(adv.) left (handside)
(n) South
(n) a purpose
(v) to intend
(n) an intention
(v) to find, meet
(n) walls ( ukuta in singular)
(v) to meet
(n) a palm leaf

kutu (n)
(n) rust
- kuu (kivumishi)
(adj.) great, main
kukukuu (kivumishi) (adj.) worn out
kuume (kielezi)
(adv.) right, on the right
kuumeni (n)
(n) paternal side
kwa nini ? (kihisishi) (interj.) Why ?
kwa sababu / kwa kuwa / kwa maana
kwa hiyo, hivyo basi ... (kielezi)
kwaa (ku-)
Kwaheri ! (kihisishi)

(kiunganishi)

(conj.) because
(adv.) therefore
(v) to stumble over something

(interj.) Goodbye

kwake (kiwakilishi)
(poss. pron.) his, hers
kwako (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron.) yours (singular)
kwama (ku-)
(v) to get stuck
kwamba (kiunganishi)
(conj.) In order that
kwamisha (ku-)
(v) to foil (someones bad plans)
kwangu (kiwakilishi)
(poss. pron.) mine, to me
kwangua (ku-)
(v) to scrape
kwanza (kivumishi)
(adj.) first
kwao (kiwakilishi)
(poss. pron.) theirs
kwapua (ku-)
(v) to grab and snatch
kwaresma (n)

(n) The Lent season for Catholics. its the period of fasting before
the Holy feast of Easter

kwaruzana, gombana (ku-)

(v) to quarrel with one another
kwashakoo, kwashiakoo (n)
(n) kwashiorkor
kwata (n)
(n) a drill
kwato (n)
(n) hoof(s)
kwaya (n)
(n) a choir
kwea (ku-)
(v) to ascend, climb up, do mountaineering
kweli (kivumishi)
(adj.) true
kweli (kielezi)
(adv.) certainly, truly
kwenye (n)
(n) where there is
kwepa, kuepa (ku-)
(v) to avoid
- etu (kimilikishii)
(poss. pron.) ours
kwetu (kielezi)
(adv.) at ours
kweza (ku-)
(v) to exalt
kwida (ku-)
(v) to grab (somebody) by the neck
kwikwi (n)
(n) a hiccup
kwinini (n)
(n) quinine

L l
la! (kihisishi)
la (ku-)
laana (n)
laani (ku-)
labda (kielezi)

(interj.) No !
(v) to eat
(n) a curse
(v) to curse
(adv.) perhaps

ladha (n)
(n) taste, flavour
lafua (ku-)
(v) to devour
lafudhi (n)
(n) an accent, dialect
laghai (ku-)
(v) to cheat, falsfy
laghai (kivumishi)
(adj.) deceitful
lahaja (n)
(n) a particular dialect of a given language
laini (kivumishi)
(adj.) soft , smooth
lainika (ku-)
(v) to become soft, smooth
lainisha (ku-)
(v) to soften, to make smooth
laiti (kihisishi)
(interj.) if only...(regrets)
lake (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron.) hers; his
laki (ku-)
(v) to go to meet somebody
laki (n)
(n) one hundred thousand
lakini (kiunganishi)
(conj.) but
lakiri (n)
(n) wax
lako (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron.) your, yours
lala (ku-)
(v) to lie down, sleep
lalama, lalamika (ku-)
(v) to complain
lalamiko (n)
(n) a complaint, a grievance
lalana (ku-)
(v) to copulate sexually
lalia (ku-)
(v) to lie on
lamba, ramba (ku-)
(v) to lick
lami (n)
(n) tarmac
landa, landana (ku-)
(v) to look alike (human beings)
lango (n)
(n) a big door
langua (ku-)
(v) black marketeering
lapa (n)
(n) a sandal
laumu (ku-)
(v) to blame, to reproach
lawalawa (n)
(n) sweet(s)
lawama (n)
(n) a blame, reproach
lawiti (ku-)
(v) to sodomize
laza (ku-)
(v) to lay down
lazima (n)
(n) a necessity, must
lazimika (ku-)

(v) to be obliged, compelled or forced (to accept or do something

lazimisha, lazimu (ku-) (v) to force or compel somebody to do something

lea (ku-)
(v) to rear, bring up a child
lebo (n)
(n) a label
legea (ku-)
(v) to languish, weaken
legevu (kivumishi)
(adj.) weak, slack
legeza (ku-)
(v) to loosen, unfasten
leja (n)
(n) a ledger
lemaa (ku-)
lemea (ku-)
lenga (ku-)
lengalenga (ku-)
lengelenge (n)
lengo (n)
leo (kielezi)
lepe (n)

(v) to be handicapped
(v) to oppress
(v) to aim at
(v) to be near crying
(n) a blister
(n) an aim, objective
(adv.) today
(n) A light sleep

leseni (n)
(n) A licence
leso (n)
(n) a headscarf
leta (ku-)
(v) to bring
letea (ku-)
(v) to bring to
letu (kiwakilishi)
(poss. pron.) our, ours
-levi (kivumishi)
(adj.) drunken
levya, lewesha (ku-) (v) to intoxicate, set someone drunk
lewa (ku-)
(v) to get drunk
lia (ku-)
(v) to cry, weep; roar
licha (kihusishi)
(prep.) in spite of
lifti (n)
(n) an elevator, a lift
ligi (n)
(n) a league
likizo, livu (n)
(n) a leave, holiday, vacation
lilia (ku-)
(v) to lament
lima (ku-)
(v) to cultivate
limau (n)
(n) a lemon
limbika, limbikiza (ku-) (v) to save up
limbuka (ku-)
(v) to start, get started
limbukeni n)
(n) a starter in something, novice
limbuko (n)
(n) savings
linda (ku-)
(v) to defend, protect
lingana (ku-)
(v) to be alike, similar
linganifu (kivumishi)

(adj.) 1. symmetrical
2. following the same rules

linganisha (ku-)
lini (kielezi)
lipa (ku-)
lipiza (ku-)
lipo (n)
lipua, ripua (ku-)
lipuka, ripuka (ku-)
lisha (ku-)
lishe (n)
lita (n)
litania (n)
liturjia (n)
liwali (n)
liwaza (ku-)
liza (ku-)
loa (ku-)
lodi (n)

(v) to compare
(adv.) When ?
(v) to pay
(v) to avenge
(n) a payment
(n) to cause something to explose
(v) to explose
(v) to feed, nourish
(n) a nutritious food
(n) a litre
(n) a litany
(n) liturgy
(n) a magistrate
(v) to comfort,
(v) to cause someone to cry
(v) to recuperate an item from a river, lake, etc.
(n) a rich person

lofa (n)
loga (ku-)
lokesheni (n)
longa (ku-)
lori (n)
losheni (n)
lowa, rowa (ku-)
lowanisha (ku-)

(n) a poor person

(v) to bewitch
(n) a location
(v) to say, to talk
(n) a lorry
(n) a lotion
(v) to get wet
(v) to make wet, to put in water, soak with water

lowea (ku-)
loweka (ku-)
lubega (n)
lugha (n)
lukuki (n)
lulu (n)
lumbana (ku-)
lundikana (ku-)
lundo (n)
luninga (n)
luteni (n)
luteni-jenerali (n)
luteni-kanali (n)
luteni-usu (n)
lusu, mwizi (n)
luva (n)

(v) to settle
(v) to soak or put something in water
(n) a style of dressing, commonly used by the Massai of East Africa
(n) language
(n) a lot, plentiful, ex. watoto lukuki = a lot of children
(n) a pearl
(v) to argue with one another, debate
(v) to be piled up, one on top of another; to be crowded together
(n) a heap
(n) a television set
(n) an army lieutenant
(n) a lieutenant general
(n) a lieutenant colonel
(n) second lieutenant
(n) a burglar, thief, robber
(n) a louver, louvre

maabara (n)
(n) a laboratory
maadhimisho (n)
(n) celebrations
maadili (n)
(n) ethical teachings, moral requirements
maafa (n)
(n) disasters, mishaps, calamities
maafa asili (n)
(n) natural disasters
maafikiano (n)
(n) an agreement, compromise
maagizo (n)
(n) instructions, orders
maajabu (n)
(n) wonders
maalumu, maalum (kielezi)
(adv.) especially
maamkizi, maamkio (n)
(n) greetings
maamuma(n)
(n) illiterate, simpleton
maamuzi (n)
(n) decisions
maana (n)
(n) meaning
maandalizi, maandalio (n)
(n) preparations
maandamano (n)
(n) a demonstration, procession
maandiko, maandishi (n)
(n) scripture (Christian faith), writings
maangamizi, maangamizo (n)
(n) a catastrophe, destruction, disaster
maarifa (n)
(n) experience, knowledge
maarifa ya utabibu (n)
(n) medicine
maarufu (kivumishi) (adj.) famous, well known
maarusi (n)
(n) newly wed couple, Just Married

maasi (n)
(n) a rebellion
mabadiliko (n)
(n) changes
mabaki (n)
(n) crumbs
mabano (n)
(n) brackets
mabaya (n)
(n) evil deeds, wickedness
mabishano (n)
(n) arguments, disputes
machafuko (n)
(n) confusion, disorder, storm, uprising
macheche (n)
(n) trouble
machela (n)
(n) a stretcher
macheo (n)
(n) sunrise
machezo (n)
(n) witchcraft practices
Machi (n)
(n) March
machimbo (n)
(n) mines, quarring ground
machinjoni, machinjioni (n)
(n) a slaughter house
macho (n)
(n) eyes
machozi (n)
(n) tears
machweo (n)
(n) sunset
mada (n)
(n) topic(s) of discussion
madaha (n)
(n) elegance
madai (n)
(n) claims, lawsuit
madaraka (n)
(n) authority, power of making political decisions
madhara (n)
(n) damage, harm
madhehebu (n)
(n) denominations
madhubuti (adj.)
(adj.) firm, solide
madhumuni (n)
(n) aim, intention
madini (n)
(n) minerals
madoadoa (n)
(n) spots ex. dirty (spots) on worn clothes
madoido (n)
(n) embellishing, improvement
madrasa (n)
(n) an Islamic school
maegesho (n)
(n) a parking lot
Maelekeo (n)
(n) Direction
maelezo (n)
(n) explanations
maendeleo (n)
(n) development , progress
mafanikio (n)
(n) success
maficho (n)
(n) a hiding place
mafindofindo (n)
(n) tonsils, tonsillitis
mafua (n)
(n) colds, influenza
mafundisho (n)
(n) teachings, lessons
mafuriko (n)
(n) floods
mafuta (n)
(n) oil
mafutaghafi (n)
(n) crude oil
magadi (n)
(n) sodium bicarbonate
magendo (n)
(n) black marketing an illegal business
mageuzi (n)
(n) changes
Magharibi (n)
magharibi (n)
magofu (n)
magongo (n)
magonjwa(n)
magoti (n)
mahaba (n)

(n) West
(n) to the west
(n) a ruin
(n) crutches
(n) diseases, sicknesses
(n) knees
(n) romantic love

mahabusu, mahabusi (n)

(n) prisoners (in a prison)
mahakama (n)
(n) a court
mahali, mahala (n)
(n) place
mahame (n)
(n) uninhabited old house, a deserted building or house
maharage, maharagwe (n)
(n) beans
mahitaji (n)
(n) needs
mahitaji muhimu (n)
(n) basic needs
mahojiano (n)
(n) an interview
mahubiri (n)
(n) preaching, a homily, a sermon
mahususi , mahsusi (kivumishi)
(adj.) special
mahututi (n)
(n) seriously ill
maikrofoni, mikrofoni (n)
(n) a microphone
maili (n)
(n) a mile (distance)
Maisha (n)
(n) Life
maiti (n)
(n) a corpse, a dead body
majadiliano (n)
(n) a discussion, dialogue
majani (n)
(n) grass, plant leaves
majani ya chai (n)
(n) tea, tea leaves
majaribu (n)
(n) temptations, trials
majeruhi (n)
(n) the injured / wounded in an accident, a battle, etc.
maji (n)
(n) water
majimaji (kivumishi)
(adj.) watery
majibishano (n)
(n) dialogue
majira (n)
(n) season(s)
majivuno (n)
(n) boasting, showing off
majonzi (n)
(n) sorrow, sadness
majuto (n)
(n) regrets
makaazi, makazi (n) (n) a settlement
makaburi, maziara (n) (n) a graveyard, a cemetery
makadirio (n)
(n) estimates
makala (n)

(n) 1. a paper (a written presentation)

2. a news or features mission(radio, TV)

makamasi (n)
makamu (n)
makao (n)
makaribisho (n)
makasi, mkasi (n)
makavazi (n)
makini (n)
makinika (ku-)
makombo, masazo (n)
maksai (n)

(n) a discharge from a nose

(n) deputy, vice(n) a residence
(n) an reception, a welcome
(n) a pair of scissors
(n) an educational exposition
(n) attention
(v) to concentrate ones attention on something
(n) crumbs, leftovers
(n) a castrated bull, oxen

maksi (n)
(n) evaluation note(s), ex. for students tests
maktaba (n)
(n) a library
makubaliano, mapatano (n) (n) agreements
makumbusho (n)
(n) a museum
makundi (n)
(n) groups
makusanyiko (n)
(n) an assembly, a gathering

makusudi, kwa (n)

(n) purposely
makuzi (n)
(n) child care, upbringing
malaika (n)
(n) an angel
malalamiko (n)
(n) grievances
malale (n)
(n) sleeping sickness, a disease caused by tse-tse flies
malaria (n)
(n) malaria
malaya (n)
(n) prostitute(s)
malazi (n)
(n) a place to sleep
mali (n)
(n) belongings, property, wealth
maliasili (n)
(n) natural resources
malighafi (n)
(n) crude resources
malipo (n)
(n) payment
malishoni, machungani (n)
(n) grazing ground, pasture
maliwato (n)
(n) a bathroom
maliza (ku-)
(v) to complete, finish
malizika (ku-)
(v) to be completed
malkia (n)
(n) a queen
malumbano (n)
(n) a verbal argument
Mama (n)
(n) Mother
mama wa kambo (n)
(n) a step mother
mamantilie, mamalishe (n) (n) a food vendor
mamba (n)
(n) a crocodile
mambo (n)
(n) matters, issues
mamboleo (n)
(n) new ways, modernity
mamia (n)
(n) hundreds
mamlaka (n)
(n) authority, power
mamluki (n)
(n) a mercenary
mamoja (kielezi)
(adv.) the same
manamba (n)
(n) a migrant worker
manane (n)
(n) late in the night
manati (n)
(n) slingshot (s)
mandari (n)
(n) a picnic
manemane (n)
(n) myrrh
maneno (n)
(n) word(s)
mangamungamu (n) (n) consternation
mangamuzi (n)
(n) discernment
manifesto (n)
(n) a manifesto
manii (n)
(n) sperm, semen
manispaa (n)
(n) a municipality
manjano (n)
(n) yellow colour
manowari, manuwari (n) (n) a warship
mantiki (n)
(n) logic
manufaa (n)
(n) an advantage, utility
manukato (n)
(n) fragrance, perfume
manyunyu (n)
(n) drizzle
maombi (n)
maombolezo (n)
maongezi (n)
maoni (n)
mapacha (n)
mapambano (n)

(n) prayers, job application

(n) mourning
(n) a talk, a chat
(n) a viewpoint
(n) twins
(n) confrontations

mapana (n)
mapato (n)
mapema (kivumishi)
mapendo, upendo (n)

(n) widths
(n) income
(adj.) early
(n) affection, love

mapenzi (n)

(n) 1. sense of caring for

2. romantic love, affection

mapigano (n)
mapinduzi (n)
mapitio (n)
mapito (n)
mapokezi (n)
maporomoko (n)
mapumziko (n)
mara (n)
mara kwa mara (n)
mara (kielezi)
maradhi (n)
maradufu (n)

(n) battles, fights

(n) revolution, a coup detat
(n) review
(n) passage
(n) reception
(n) a cascade, waterfalls a landslide
(n) break, rest
(n) multiplication (in maths)
(n) from time to time
(adv.) suddenly
(n) sickness
(n) double, twice

Marahaba (n)
mara nyingi (kielezi)

(n) An answer to Shikamoo by an elder who gets

the respectful greetings from a youngster
(adv.) often

marashi (n)

marefu (kivumishi)
marehemu (kivumishi)
marejeo, marejeleo (n)

(n) 1. a nice scent/smell from some plants, ex. the spicy

ones, like cloves, girofles, roses
2. synthetised perfumes and cosmetics
(adj.) length
(adj.) dead
(n) 1. coming back home from a journey
2. references used in achieving an edition,
or a publically presented work

marekebisho (n)
maridadi (adj.)
maridhiano (n)
marimba (n)
maringo (n)
marudio (n)
marufuku (n)
marupurupu (n)

(n) amendments
(adj.) elegant
(n) detente
(n) marimba
(n) arrogance
(n) repetitions
(n) prohibition
(n) fringe benefits

masahihisho (n)
masaibu (n)
masala (n)
mashairi (n)
mashaka (n)
mashambulizi (n)

(n) correction
(n) friends
(n) masala (a spice)
(n) poems
(n) doubts
(n) attacks

mashangilio (n)
(n) acclamations
masharafa (n)
(n) long and well kept moustache
Mashariki (n)
(n) East
mashendea (n)
(n) liquid / pasty food
mashimo (n)
(n) holes
mashindano (n)
(n) competition, matches
mashine (n)
(n) machine(s)
mashitaka, mashtaka (n)
(n) accusations, charges
mashua (n)
(n) boat (s)
mashudu, masimbi (n)
(n) dregs, residue
mashuhuri (kivumishi)
(adj.) famous
masihara (n)
(n) fun
masika (n)

(n) The rainy season in Tanzania i.e Mid-March to end of May

masilahi, maslahi (n)

Masiya (n)
masizi , mashizi (n)
masjala (n)
maskani (n)
maskini, masikini (n)
masomo (n)
masumbuko (n)
mata (n)
mataifa (n)
matako (n)
matakwa (n)
matanga (n)
matapishi (n)
matarumbeta (n)
matata (n)
matatu (n)
matayarisho (n)
matbaa (n)
mate (n)
matege (n)
mateka (n)
matembezi (n)
matengenezo (n)
mateso, maumivu (n)
mateto (n)
mathalani (n)
matibabu (n)
matiti (n)
matokeo (n)

(n) gain, profit

(n) Messiah, The Lord Jesus Christ (for Christians)
(n) soot
(n) registry
(n) a home, residence
(n) poor
(n) subjects for study
(n) suffering, worries
(n) matter
(n) nations
(n) buttocks
(n) wishes
(n) end of the period of mourning
(n) vomissure
(n) trumpets
(n) problems, trouble
(n) small commuter buses used in Kenya
(n) preparations
(n) a publishing or printing house
(n) saliva
(n) bowlegs resulting from rickets to imitate
(n) a war prisoner, hostage(s)
(n) an excursion, a walk
(n) maintenance, repair , renovation
(n) pain, suffering
(n) criticism
(n) exemple
(n) a medical treatment
(n) breasts (person), teats (animals)
(n) results

matumaini (n)
matumbo (n)
matumizi (n)
matusi (n)
matusi ya nguoni (n)
maua (n)

(n) hope
(n) bowels
(n) consumption, expenditure, uses
(n) insults
(n) insults concerning secret parts (genitaria)
(n) flowers

mauaji (n)
mauaji ya halaiki (n)
maudhi (n)

(n) massacre
(n) genocide
(n) bothering, disturbances

Maulidi (n)

(n) the Prophet Mohammeds Birthday

Maulizo (n)
maulizo (n)
maumbile (n)
maungo (n)
mauti (n)
mauzo (n)
mavazi (n)
mavi (n)
mavuno (n)

(n) Inquiries, Information

(n) question, investigation
(n) morphology
(n) limbs (of a body), branches (of a tree)
(n) death
(n) marketing
(n) dress(es)
(n) dung, excrement, faeces
(n) harvest, crop yield

mawaidha (n)

(n) Teachings given by the Imam (the Muslim prayer leader)

concerning virtues and other subjects, full of wisdom

mawasiliano (n)
(n) communication
mawindoni (n)
(n) the areas reserved for hunting
mazao (n)
(n) produce
maziko, mazishi (n)
(n) a burial
mazingaombwe (n)
(n) magic tricks, artistic illusions carried out by a magician
mazingara (n)
(n) superstition
mazingira (n)
(n) environment
maziwa (n)
(n) milk
mazoea, desturi (n)
(n) custom, habits
mazoezi (n)
(n) class assignments, physical excercises
mba (n)
(n) dandruff
mbaguzi wa rangi (n) (n) a racist, segregationist
mbalamwezi (n)
(n) the moonlight
mbali (kielezi)
(adv.) far
mbalimbali (n)
(n) a part, different
mbavu (n)
(n) ribs
mbawa (n)
(n) wings
mbayuwayu (n)
(n) a swallow
mbege (n)

(n) a local Chaga brew, made from finger millet and banana juice
(To taste at Moshi, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania)

mbegu (n)
mbele (kihusishi)
mbelewele (n)
Mbelji (n)

(n) seed(s)
(prep.) in front
(n) pollen
(n) a Belgian

mbibo, mkanju (n)

mbili (namba)
Mbilikimo (n)
mbingu (n)
mbinguni (n)
mbinu (n)

(n) the anacardier tree, which gives the cashew (fruit and nuts).
(num. adj.) two
(n) a Pygmy
(n) sky
(n) heaven
(n) strategy

mbio (n)
(n) speed
mbishi (n)
(n) someone who argues much
mbiu (n)
(n) a proclamation
mbizi (n)
(n) diving
mboga (n)
(n) vegetable(s)
mbogo, nyati (n)
(n) a buffalo
mbolea (n)
(n) a fertilizer, manure
mbona (kiulizo- kijina)
(interr. pron.) why ?
mboni (n)
(n) an eyeball
mbu (n)
(n) mosquito
mbuga (n)
(n) plain(s), park(s), ex. Tanzanian national parks
mbumbumbu (kivumishi)
(adj.) stupid
mbunge (n)
(n) A Membre of Parliament, MP
mbungo, ndorobo (n)
(n) a tsetse fly
mbuni (n)
(n) an ostritch
Mburundi (n)
(n) a Burundi citizen
mbuyu (n)
(n) a baobab tree
mbuzi (n)
(n) a goat
mbwa (n)
(n) a dog
mbwamwitu (n)
(n) a wild dog
mbweha, bweha (n)
(n) a fox
mbwembwe (n)
(n) elegance (while walking)
mbweu, mwayo, miayo (n) (n) yawning, yawns
mchai (n)
(n) tea tree
mchakao (n)
(n) deterioration
mchakato (n)
(n) a process
mchambuzi (n)
(n) analyst
mchana (n)
(n) daytime
mchanga (kivumishi)
(adj.) very young
mchanga (n)
(n) sand
mchanganuo (n)
(n) analysis
mchanganyiko (n)
(n) a mixture
mchango (n)
(n) a collection or a contribution (for a good cause)
mchapaji (n)
(n) a printer
mchapishaji (n)
(n) a publisher
mchawi (n)
(n) a witch
mche (n)
(n) a seedling
mchecheto (n)
(n) panic
mchekeshaji (n)
(n) a comedian, a clown
mchele (n)
(n) husked uncooked rice, whereas Wali = cooked rice
mchenza (n)
(n) tangerine tree
mcheshi (n)
(n) a cheerful person
mchezaji (n)
(n) a player
mchezeshaji (n)
(n) a referee: the one who supervises a game or a play
mchezo (n)
(n) a game, play
mchi (n)
mchicha (n)
Mchina (n)
mchinjaji (n)
mchokozi (n)
mchongaji (n)

(n) a pestle
(n) green vegetables ex. spinnach
(n) a Chinese
(n) a slaughterer
(n) an aggressor, a teaser, a trouble-maker
(n) a wood -carver

mchongoma (n)

(n) a little bush full of thorns, well appreciated in Tanzania

for fencing (instead of walls)

mchoraji (n)
(n) an artist - cartoonist, a designer, an illustrator
mchoro (n)
(n) a drawing, an illustration, un sketch
mchoyo (n)
(n) a greedy person, miser
mchukuzi (n)
(n) a bearer, (or a coolie in the Far- East)
mchumba (n)
(n) a sweetheart, - a boyfriend or a girlfriend
mchungaji (n)
(n) a pastor, a shepherd
mchunguzi (n)
(n) an investigator, a researcher
mchungwa (n)
(n) an orange tree
mchuuzi (n)
(n) a retailer, vendor
mchuzi (n)
(n) a soup
mchwa (n)
(n) termites
mdahalo (n)
(n) a public debate
mdai (n)
(n) a creditor
mdaiwa (n)
(n) a debtor
mdalasini (n)
(n) a spice
mdanganyifu (n)
(n) a liar
mdhamini (n)
(n) a sponsor, supporter
mdimu (n)
(n) a lime tree
mdokozi (n)
(n) a petty thief
mdomo (n)
(n) a mouth
mdudu (n)
(n) an insect
mdundiko (n)
(n) a Zaramo traditional dance (Zaramo from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania)
mdundo( n)
(n) rythm
mea (ku-)
(v) to grow (plants)
mechi (n)
(n) a match
medali (n)
(n) a medal
medani (n)
(n) an arena, open ground; a stadium
mega (ku-)
(v) to break a piece off (something)
megawati (n)
(n) megawatt(s)
Mei (n)
(n) May
meja (n)
(n) major (a rank in the army)
mekanika (n)
(n) a mecanic
meli (n)
(n) a ship
mema (n)
(n) good acts
mende (n)
(n) a cockroach
meneja (n)
(n) a manager
meno (n)
(n) teeth
( sing. Jino for a tooth )
menya (ku-)
(v) to peel something
menyu (n)
(n) a menu
meremeta, metameta, ngaa (ku-)
(v) to glitter
mesenja (n)
methal, mithalii (n)
meya (n)
meza (ku-)
meza (n)

(n) a messenger
(n) a proverb
(n) a mayor
(v) to swallow
(n) a table

mezea (ku-)

(v) 1. to forgive and forget

2. to use a liquid ex. water for swallowing something

mfadhaiko (n)
mfadhili (n)
mfagiaji (n)
mfagio (n)
mfalme (n)
mfano (n)

(n) depression
(n) a benefactor, donor, sponsor
(n) a sweeper
(n) a broom
(n) A King, Queen or Head of State in a monarchical system
(n) an example

mfanyabiashara, mfanyibiashara (n)

(n) a businessman / woman, a trader

mfanyakazi (n)
(n) a worker, a person who works on wage basis
mfarakano (n)
(n) cleavage
Mfaransa (n)
(n) a French
mfasiri (n)
(n) a translator
mfawidhi (n)
(n) a master of ceremonies
mfenesi (n)
(n) a jackfruit tree
mfereji, mtaro (n)
(n) a drain, a stream
mfigili (n)
(n) a radish plant
mfinyanzi (n)
(n) a potter
mfiraji, mlawiti (n)
(n) a sodomite
mfiwa (n)
(n) a bereaved person
mfu (n)
(n) a dead person
mfuachuma, mhunzi (n) (n) a blacksmith
mfuasi (n)
(n) a follower, believer
mfuatano (n)
(n) concord, harmony
mfugaji (n)
(n) a livestock keeper
mfugo (n)
(n) livestock i.e cattle, goats, sheep
mfujaji (n)
(n) a squanderer
mfuko, mkoba (n)
(n) a bag, ex. a ladys handbag
mfululizo (n)
(n) in serie, succession
mfumaji (n)
(n) a knitter
mfumo (n)
(n) a mode, system
mfungo (n)
(n) fast
mfungwa (n)
(n) a captive, prisoner
mfuniko (n)
(n) a cover, cap, lid, top
mfupa (n)
(n) a bone
mfuria (n)
(n) a friar or a brother in the Catholic religion
mgahawa (n)
(n) a canteen, tea room
mgambo (n)
(n) a militia, proclamation
Mganda (n)
(n) a Ugandan
mganda (n)
(n) one of Southern Tanzanian traditional dances
mganga (n)
(n) a doctor, a medicine man / woman
mganga wa dawa za kiasili (n)
mgao, mgawo (n)
mgawaji (n)
mgawanyiko (n)
mgema (n)
mgeni (n)

(n) a traditional medicine man or woman

(n) division, rationing

(n) a distributor, whereas kigavi is an automatique distributor

(n) division, partition
(n) someone who prepares and sells the alcohol from coconut
(n) A guest, visitor

mgodi (n)

(n) a mining area, a mine ex. : a gold, copper or coal mine

mgogoro , mtafakuru(n)
mgomaji (n)
mgomba (n)
mgombea (n)
mgomo (n)

(n) a clash, conflict

(n) a striker
(n) a banana tree
(n) an election candidate
(n) a strike

mgomvi (n)
mgongano (n)
mgongo (n)
mgoni (n)
mgonjwa (n)
mgumba (n)
mguno (n)
mguu (n)
mhadhara (n)
mhadhiri (n)
mhaini (n)
mhakiki (n)
mhalifu (n)

(n) an aggresive person,or somebody who likes to fight

(n) a clash, collision
(n) a back
(n) an adulterer
(n) a patient, sick person
(n) someone barren
(n) a grumbling
(n) a foot, leg
(n) a lecture, public speech
(n) a lecturer, speaker
(n) a betrayer, traitor
(n) a critic, reviewer
(n) a criminal, culprit, an offender

mhamaji (n)

(n) 1. an immigrant
2. someone moving
in a new habitation, ex. a flat or a house

mhandisi (n)
(n) an engineer
mhanga (n)
(n) a victim
mharibifu (n)
(n) a harmful person
mhariri (n)
(n) an editor
mhasibu (n)
(n) an accountant
mhazili (n)
(n) an office secretary
mhemuko (n)
(n) emotion
mheshimiwa (n)
(n) Excellency, Honourable, His / Her
mhimili (n)
(n) an axle
Mhindi (n)
(n) an Indian
mhindi (n)
(n) a maize plant
mhisani (n)
(n) a benefactor
mhitaji (n)
(n) a needy person
Mholanzi (n)
(n) a Dutch
mhubiri (n)
(n) a preacher, homilist, religious minister, pastor
mhudumu, mhudumiaji (n) (n) somebody who gives services, ex. in a hospital
mhujumu (n)
(n) a saboteur
mhuni, mkora (n)
(n) a hooligan
mhuri (n)
mhusika (n)
mia (namba)
miayo (n)
mifugo (n)
mila (n)
milele (kielezi)

(n) an official stamp or a seal

(n) the concerned person
(num. adj.) hundred
(n) yawns
(n) livestock
(n) custom, tradition(s)
(adv.) eternally

milele (n)
milia (n)
miligramu (n)
miliki (ku-)
mililita (n)
milimita, milimeta(n)
milionea (n)
milioni (namba)
mimba (n)
mimi (kiwakilishi)
mimina (ku-)
miminika (ku-)
minajili, minajili ya (kihusishi)
minghairi, bila ya (kihusihi)
minya, minginya (ku-)
minyoo, askaris (n)
miongoni mwa (kihusishi)
mirathi (n)
misa (n)
misale (n)
misheni (n)
mita (n)
mitindo (n)

(n) eternity, for ever

(n) stripes
(n) a miligramme
(v) to possess
(n) a mililitre
(n) a milimetre
(n) a milionaire
(num. adj.) a million
(n) pregnancy
(pers. pron.) I, myself
(v) to pour
(v) to pour out
(prep.) because of ...
(prp.) without ...
(v) to squeeze
(n) worms (parasites)
(prep.) among
(n) inheritance
(n) a mass: a liturgical Catholic service
(n) a missal
(n) a mission
(n) a meter
(n) styles

mitishamba (n)
miwani (n)
mizani (n)
mizigo (n)

(n) herbal medicines

(n) spectacles
(n) a weighing scale
(n) a luggage

mjadala (n)

(n) a live discussion between opponents, ex. political ones,

in front of people, including TV, cameras, journalists, etc.

mjakazi (n)
mjamzito (n)
mjane (n)
mjanja (n)
Mjerumani (n)
mjeuri (n)
mji (n)
mjinga (n)
mjomba (n)
mjukuu (n)
mjumbe (n)
mjusi (n)

(n) a servant
(n) a pregnant woman
(n) a widow, widower
(n) a clever person
(n) A German citizen
(n) a stubborn person
(n) a town
(n) a fool or stupid person
(n) an uncle
(n) a grandchild
(n) a delegate, an envoy
(n) a lizard

mjuzi (n)
mkaa (n)
mkabala (n)
mkaguzi (n)
mkahawa (n)
mkaidi (n)
mkakamavu (n)

(n) an expert
(n) charcoal
(n) opposite
(n) an inspector
(n) a coffee tree
(n) a headstrong person, stubborn
(n) a smart person

mkakao (n)
mkakati (n)
mkalimani (n)
mkanda (n)
mkandamizaji (n)
mkanganyiko (n)
mkano (n)
mkarafuu (n)
mkarara (n)
mkaratusi (n)
mkasa (n)
mkasi (n)
mkataba (n)
mkate (n)
mkato (n)
Mkatoliki (n)
mkazamwana (n)
mkazo (n)
mke (n)
mkebe (n)
mkeka (n)
Mkenya (n)
mkesha (n)
mkia (n)
mkimbizi (n)
mkoa (n)
mkojo (n)
mkokoteni (n)
mkoloni (n)
mkoma (n)
mkomamanga (n)
mkombozi (n)
mkondo (n)
mkonga (n)
mkonge, katani (n)
Mkongo (n)
mkongojo (n)
mkono (n)
mkopo (n)
mkorofi (n)
mkosi (n)
Mkristo / Mkristu (n)
mkufu (n)
mkuki (n)

(n) a cocoa plant

(n) a plan, strategy
(n) an interpreter
(n) a belt
(n) an oppressor
(n) a confusion
(n) denial
(n) a clove plant
(n) a refrain, chorus, - of a song, or poem
(n) eucalyptus
(n) an unpleasant event, a scandal
(n) a pair of scissors
(n) a contract
(n) bread
(n) a cut ex. a haircut
(n) a Catholic
(n) a daughter - in- law
(n) emphasis
(n) a wife
(n) a can
(n) a mat
(n) a Kenyan
(n) a vigil, ex. that of Christmas Eve
(n) a tail
(n) a refugee (in Switzerland : an asylum seeker)
(n) in Tanzania : an administrative subdivision or region
(n) urine
(n) a pushcart
(n) a colonialist
(n) a leper
(n) a pomegranate
(n) a saviour, liberator, redeemer
(n) a current, flow ex. : electric current
(n) a trunk (of an elephant)
(n) sisal
(n) a Congolese
(n) a crutch
(n) a hand
(n) a loan
(n) an arrogant, troublesome person
(n) a bad luck
(n) Christian
(n) a chain
(n) a spear

mkulima (n)
mkundu (n)
mkunga (n)
mkungu (n)
mkurugenzi (n)
mkusanyiko (n)
mkutano (n)

(n) a farmer
(n) anus
(n) a midwife
(n) a bunch of bananas
(n) a director
(n) a gathering
(n) a meeting

mkutubi (n)
(n) a librarian
mkuu (n)
(n) a boss, leader
mkuyu (n)
(n) a wild fig tree
mkware (n)
(n) a sex maniac
mkwasi (n)
(n) a very rich person
mkwe (n)
(n) an In - law
mkweche (n)
(n) an old car, bicycle, motorcycle
mkwezi, mkweaji (n)
(n) a climber ex. of mountains
mkwiji (n)
(n) a girdle
mlafi (n)
(n) a glutton
mlaghai (n)
(n) a deceitful person
mlango (n)
(n) a door
mlanguzi (n)
(n) a black marketeer
mlemavu (n)
(n) a disabled person
mlevi (n)
(n) a drunkard
mlezi (n)
(n) a person who brings up a child
mlima (n)
(n) a mountain ex. Mlima Kilimanjaro = Mount Kilimanjaro
mlimau (n)
(n) a lemon tree
mlimbwende (n)
(n) a beautiful girl who works as a stylist
mlingoti (n)
(n) gallows
mlinzi (n)
(n) a custodian, a guardian, a watchman
mlio (n)
(n) a cry, a shouting, a sharp noise
mlipaji (n)
(n) a payer
mlipuko, mripuko (n) (n) an explosion
mlipwaji (n)
(n) a payee
mlo (n)
(n) food
mlokole (n)
(n) a neophyte or a born again christian
mlowezi (n)
(n) a settler
mlundikano (n)
(n) a congestion
mlungula, mrungura (n) (n) a bribe
mluzi (n)
(n) a whistle by mouth
mmachinga (n)
(n) a hawker
Mmarekani (n)
(n) An American citizen
mbea (n)
(n) a gossiper, a scandalmonger
mmea (n)
(n) a plant
mmengenyo (n)
(n) digestion process
mmilikaji (n)
(n) a property owner
mmomonyoko (n)
(n) deterioration or erosion of soil
mnada (n)
(n) an auction
mnadhimu mkuu (n)
(n) chief of staff
mnafiki (n)
(n) a hypocrite, an imposter (or impostor)
mnajimu (n)
(n) an astronomer
mnamo (kielezi)
(adv.) about
mnanasi (n)
(n) a pinapple plant
mnara (n)

(n) 1. a tower ex. Eiffel at Paris, France

2. a bar of soap

mnato (n)
mnazi (n)
mneso (n)

(n) adherence to
(n) a coconut tree
(n) flexibility

mngaro (n)
(n) shinness
mngurumo (n)
(n) a growl, (of animal), a humming of a plane, a roar of a torrent
mninga (n)
(n) African teak
mno (kielezi)
(adv.) very much, too much
mnofu (n)
(n) flesh, meat, steak
mnongono (n)
(n) whispering, murmur
mnungunikaji (n)
(n) a discontented person
mnunuzi (n)
(n) a customer, buyer
mnunurisho (n)
(n) radiation
mnyama (n)
(n) an animal
mnyamavu (n)
(n) a calm or a silent person
mnyanganyi (n)
(n) a bandit, robber
mnyapara (n)
(n) an overseer, foreman
mnyenyekevu (n)
(n) a humble person
mnyonge (n)
(n) a weak person
mnyororo (n)
(n) a lead, leash, rope
Mnyuzilandi (n)
(n) a New Zealander
mochari (n)
(n) a mortuary
modeli (n)
(n) a model
mofimu (n)
(n) morphine
moja (namba)
(num.adj. ) one
Mola, Mungu (n)
(n) God
momonyoka (ku-)
(v) to crumble away, to be eroded
morali (n)
(n) enthusiasm, morale
moshi (n)
(n) smoke
mosi (kivumishi)
(adj.) first
motisha (n)
(n) an incentive, a motivation
moto (n)
(n) fire
moyo (n)
(n) heart
mpagani (n)
(n) an atheist, pagan
mpagazi (n)
(n) a porter
mpaji (n)
(n) a giver, provider
mpaka (n)
(n) a boundary
mpaka (kihusishi)
(prep.) until
mpako (n)
(n) anointment
mpamba (n)
(n) a cotton plant
mpambaji (n)
(n) a decorator
mpambe (n)
(n) bestman, bridesmaid; bodyguard
mpando (n)
(n) ascension, Kupaa Bwana Mbinguni = Ascension (for Christians)
mpangaji (n)
(n) management
mpangishaji (n)
(n) a tenant
mpango (n)
(n) an arrangement, a plan
mpapai, mpapayu (n) (n) a pawpaw tree
mparachichi (n)
(n) an avocado pear tree
mpasuko (n)
mpatanishi (n)
mpelelezi (n)
mpembuzi (n)
mpendwa (n)
mpenzi (n)
mpera (n)

(n) a disruption, cleavage

(n) an arbitrator
(n) an inquirer, a spy
(n) an analyst
(n) a beloved one
(n) a loved / beloved one
(n) a guava tree

mpiganaji (n)
(n) a fighter
mpigataipu (n)
(n) a typist
mpilipili (n)
(n) a pepper plant
mpingo (n)
(n) ebony tree
mpini (n)
(n) a pin tree , handle, ex. that of a hoe, broom
mpinzani, mkinzani (n)
(n) an opponent, an opposer
mpira (n)
(n) rubber
mpishi (n)
(n) a cook
mpitanjia (n)
(n) a passerby
mpito (n)
(n) a transition
mpokeaji, mpokezi (n)
(n) Treasury tax collecter, receiver, receptionnist
mpole (n)
(n) a gentle person
mposaji (n)
(n) a pretender (for marriage)
mpotevu (n)
(n) prodigal
mpotovu, mpotofu (n)
(n) a heretic
Mprotestanti (n)
(n) a Protestant
mpumbavu (n)
(n) a fool
mpunga (n)
(n) unhusked rice
mpuuzi / mpuzi (n)
(n) a negligent person
mpwa (n)
(n) a niece (female) or a nephew (male)
mraba (n)
(n) a square
mrabaha, ubia(n)
(n) a royalty, a share in business
mradi, muradi (n)
(n) a project
mradi, muradi (kiunganishi)
(conj) provided (that)
mratibu (n)
(n) coordinator
mrembo (n)
(n) a pretty woman
mrithi (n)
(n) a heir
mroho (n)
(n) a greedy or voracious person
Mruanda, Mnyaruanda (n)
(n) a Rwandan
Mrusi (n)
(n) a Russian
msaada (n)
(n) a help
msafara (n)
(n) a convoy
msafiri (n)
(n) a traveller
msagaji (n)
(n) a lesbian
msaidizi (n)
(n) an assistant
msajili (n)
(n) a registrar, an office archivist or keeper of records
msako (n)
(n) a search, hunt
msalaba (n)
(n) The crucifix, a cross ex. Red Cross
msaliti (n)
(n) a betrayer, traitor
msamaha (n)
(n) an amnesty, pardon, forgiveness
msamiati (n)
(n) a lexicon, vocabulary
msanifu (n)
(n) a designer
msanii (n)
(n) an artist
msaragambo (n)
(n) a volunteer work, fund -raising for public use
msarifu (n)
(n) a bursar
msasa (n)
(n) emery paper (abrassive)
msasi, msakaji (n)
(n) a hunter
msegemnege (kielezi) (adv.) without order
mseja (n)
(n) a celibant, an unmarried person for religious reasons
msemaji (n)
(n) a spokesman / woman, speaker
msemo (n)
(n) a saying

mseto (n)
(n) coalition, mixture
mshahara (n)
(n) a salary
mshairi (n)
(n) a poet
mshale (n)
(n) an arrow (archery), hands of a watch, clock
mshamba (n)
(n) someone from countryside, not acquinted to town life
mshambuliaji, mshambulizi (n)
(n) an invader
mshangao (n)
(n) a surprise
mshauri (n)
(n) a counsellor, an adviser
mshawishi (n)
(n) a persuader
mshenga (n)
(n) a go-between person in the marriage final preparations
mshenzi (n)
(n) an ill - mannered person
mshikaji (n)
(n) a man who has a mistress (besides having a wife)
mshikaki (n)
(n) a shish kebab, grilled pieces of meat
mshikamano (n)
(n) cohesion
mshindani (n)
(n) a competitor, an opponent, a rival
mshindi (n)
(n) a winner
mshindo (n)

(n) 1. a boom (commercial)

2. an orgasm ( sexual)

mshipa (n)
mshirika (n)
mshonaji / mshoni (n)

(n) a blood vessel

(n) an associate
(n) a fashion designer, someone who does sewing

mshono (n)

(n) sewing, in all its states, dressmaking, with styles

like crosstitching, overstitching, etc.

mshtaki / mshitaki (n)

mshtakiwa, mshitakiwa (n)
mshtuko (n)
mshumaa (n)
mshupavu (n)
msiba (n)
msichana (n)
msikilizaji, msikizaji (n)
msikiti (n)

(n) the one who accuses

(n) the accused, defendant
(n) a shock
(n) a candle
(n) a courageous, fearless, strong person
(n) bereavement
(n) a girl
(n) a listener
(n) a mosque

msimamizi (n)
msimamo (n)
msimu (n)
msimulizi (n)
msingi (n)
msiri (n)
msisimko (n)

(n) a superviser, warden

(n) a stand, position (In giving ones point of view)
(n) season
(n) a narrator
(n) a basis, foundation
(n) a confidant
(n) an excitement

msitu (n)
msokoto (n)
msomaji (n)
msomeshaji (n)
msomi (n)

(n) a forest
(n) a twisting, waving
(n) a reader
(n) the one who sponsors others education
(n) an elite

msongamano (n)

(n) congestion due to crowding, by many people or

cars ( traffic jam)

msonge (n)
(n) a hierarchy, a circular hut in a pyramidal shape
msonge wa barafu (n) (n) an igloo, Inuit houses made of ice
mstaafu (n)
(n) a retired person
mstaarabu (n)
(n) a civilized person
mstahiki (n)
(n) somebody deserving special respects, ex. Members of a Royal Family
mstahimilivu, mstahamilivu (n)
mstari (n)
mstatili (n)
msukaji / msusi (n)
msuko (n)
msukosuko (n)
msuluhishi (n)
msumari (n)
msumbufu (n)
msumeno (n)
mswaki (n)
Mswisi
mtaa (n)
mtaala / mtalaa (n)
mtaalamu (n)
mtabiri (n)

(n) a patient person

(n) a line
(n) a rectangle
(n) hairdresser
(n) a hairstyle
(n) an agitation, a turmoil
(n) a mediator
(n) a nail
(n) a troublemaker
(n) a saw
(n) a toothbrush
(n) A Swiss citizen
(n) a street in a town, a big town or in a city
(n) a school syllabus
(n) an expert
(n) a forecaster in economy or meteorology;
a prophet

mtabiri wa hali ya hewa (n) (n) a weather forecaster

mtafiti (n)
(n) a researcher
mtaguso (n)
(n) a synod, an ecumenical council
mtahini (n)
(n) an invigilator, examiner
mtahiniwa (n)
(n) a candidate
mtaimbo (n)
(n) a crowbar, lever
mtaji (n)
(n) a capital (in business)
mtakaso (n)
(n) cleansing
mtakatifu (n)
(n) a saint
mtalaka (n)
(n) a divorcee
mtalii (n)
(n) a tourist
mtaliki (n)
(n) a divorce
mtama (n)
(n) millet
mtambo (n)
(n) an industrial machine
mtanashati (n)
(n) a smart guy, a well dressed and presentable person
mtandao (n)
mtandao (n)
mtangawizi (n)
mtangazaji (n)
mtangulizi (n)
mtanguo (n)

1. (n) network, international network (interconnecter), internet

2. (n) Infrastructure
(n) a ginger plant
(n) an advertiser, announcer; a broadcaster
(n) a predecessor
(n) cancellation

Mtanzania (n)
(n) A Tanzanian citizen
mtapanyo (n)
(n) a diffusion
mtaro (n)
(n) draining, sewage system
mtawa (n)
(n) a friar, hermit, monk, or nun
mtawala (n)
(n) a ruler, an administrator
mtazamaji (n)
(n) an observer, a spectator
mtazamo (n)
(n) a viewpoint
mtego (n)
(n) a trap
mteja (n)
(n) a customer
mtemba (n)
(n) a smoking pipe
mtende (n)
(n) a palm plant
mtengenezaji (n)
(n) a manufacturer, producer
mteremko (n)
(n) a slope
mtetezi (n)
(n) a defender ex. an advocate
mteule (n)

(n) a nominee, an appointed or selected person for

certaine responsibilities

mti (n)
(n) a tree
mtihani (n)
(n) an examination
mtiifu / mtii (n)
(n) an obedient person
mtikiti (n)
(n) a watermelon plant
mtima (n)
(n) heart
mtindi (n)
(n) sour milk
mtindo (n)
(n) a fashion
msanifu wa mtindo(n) (n) a fashion designer
mtiririko (n)
(n) a flow of something like water, blood etc.
mto (n)
(n) a river
mtofaa / mtufaa (n) (n) an apple tree
mtomo (n)
(n) building, using stones
mtondo (n)
(n) 3rd day from today
mtondogoo (n)
(n) 4th day from today
mtori (n)

(n) a green banana stew, - one of the best Chaga dishes,which

is on the menu in any of Tanzanian restaurants and hotels.

mtoro (n)
mtoto (n)
mtoto wa kike (n)
mtoto wa kiume (n)
mtu (n)
mtuhumiwa (n)
mtukufu (n)

(n) a dodger, fugitive, runaway

(n) a child
(n) a daughter
(n) a son
(n) a person
(n) a suspect
(n) a glorious person

mtukutu, mtundu (n)

(n) 1. a naughty or rude person

2. a clever and inventive person

mtumba (n)
(n) second hand clothes or material
mtumbwi (n)
(n) a canoe
mtume (n)
(n) an apostle
mtumishi (n)
(n) a servant
mtumwa, mtwana (n)
(n) a slave

mtungaji, mtunzi (n)

(n) an author, composer
mtungi (n)
(n) a water pot
mtutu (n)
(n) a muzzle of a gun
muadhama (n)
(n) Eminence
muarubaini, mwarubaini (n) (n) a margosa tree
muasi-dini (n)
(n) a heretic
muasisi (n)
(n) a founder
muda (n)
(n) a given period of time
mudu (ku-)
(v) to be able to meet requirements
muflisi (kivumishi)
(adj.) bankrupt
muhimu (kivumishi)
(adj.) important, necessary
muhogo / mhogo (n)
(n) cassava
muhtasari (n)
(n) a summary
muhula (n)
(n) a term, a semester
muhuri / mhuri (n)
(n) a stamp, a seal
muktadha (n)
(n) a context
mulika, angaza (ku-)
(v) to gleam, illuminate or to shine (on something)
mume (n)
(n) a husband
mumunya, mungunya (ku-) (v) to suck
mundu (n)
(n) a cutlas, sickle
Mungu (n)

(n) God

murua (kivumishi)
(adj.) something pleasing
Mushtara, Mushtarii, Jupita (n)
(n) the planete Jupiter
mustakabali (n)
(n) the future
musuli / msuli (n)
(n) a muscle
muswada (n)
(n) a bill of law (in politics)
muuaji (n)
(n) a killer, a murderer
muuguzi (n)
(n) a nurse
muujiza (n)
(n) a miracle
muumba (n)
(n) creator
muumini (n)
(n) a follower, a believer or a membre of a clergy
muungano (n)
(n) a union, federation
muungwana (n)
(n) a gentleman, a lady
muwa (n)
(n) sugar cane
muwaa (n)
(n) reeds
muziki (n)
(n) music
mvi (n)
(n) grey hair
mvinyo (n)
(n) wine
mviringo (n)
(n) a curve
mvivu (n)
(n) a lazy person
mvua (n)
(n) rain
mvuke (n)
(n) vapour
mvulana (n)
(n) a boy
mvule (n)

mvumo (n)

(n) iroko tree, - its wood is very much appreciated

for making furniture, as its hard and not eaten
by insects
(n) a loud clear and continuous noise like that of waterfalls,

a strong wind, etc.

mvunguni (kielezi)
(adv.) under a bed
mvutano (n)
(n) tension
mvuvi (n)
(n) a fisherman
mwafaka (n)
(n) a compromise, consensus
Mwafrika (n)
(n) African
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mwaga (ku-)
(v) to spill, pour out
mwagilia (ku-)
(v) to irrigate
mwajiri (n)
(n) an employer
mwajiriwa (n)
(n) an employee
mwaka (n)
(n) year
mwakilishi (n)
(n) a representative
mwale (n)
(n) a beam, ray
mwali (n)
(n) a maiden, a flame of fire
mwaliko (n)
(n) an invitation
mwalimu (n)
(n) a teacher, tutor
mwamba (n)
(n) a rock
mwambao (n)
(n) coastal strip
mwaminifu (n)
(n) a sincere person
mwamko (n)
(n) awakening
mwamuzi (n)
(n) an arbitrator, mediator
mwanaanga (n)
(n) an astronaut
mwanachama (n)
(n) a member of a party
mwanachuo (n)
(n) a college or a university student
mwanadamu, binadamu (n)
(n) Human being
mwanadiplomasia (n) (n) a diplomat
mwanafunzi (n)
(n) a student
mwanagenzi (n)
(n) a learner, trainee, an apprentice
mwanaharakati (n)
(n) an activist
mwanaisimu (n)
(n) a linguist
mwanajeshi (n)
(n) a soldier
mwanakijiji (n)
(n) someone living in a village
mwanamapinduzi (n)
(n) a revolutionary
mwanamgambo (n)
(n) a militia
mwanamichezo (n)
(n) a sportsman
mwanamke (n)
(n) a woman
mwanamume, mwanamme (n)
(n) a man
mwanamuziki (n)
(n) a musician
mwanamwali (n)
(n) a maid
mwananchi (n)
(n) a citizen
Mwarabu (n)
(n) Arab
mwanariadha (n)
(n) an athletic
mwanasarakasi (n)
(n) a clown (circus)
mwanasayansi (n)
(n) a scientist
mwanasesere (n)
(n) a doll, toy
mwanasheria (n)
mwanasiasa (n)
mwanasoka (n)

(n) a lawyer
(n) a politician
(n) a footballer

mwandani, mwendani (n)

(n) a close friend, confidant

mwandazi, mwandalizi (n)

mwandiko (n)
mwandishi (n)

(n) a coordinator, an organizer

(n) a handwriting
(n) a writer

mwandishi wa habari (n)

mwanga, mwangaza (n)

(n) a journalist
(n) light

mwangalifu (n)
(n) a careful person
mwangwi (n)
(n) an echo
mwanya (n)
(n) a gap, loophole
mwanzi (n)
(n) bamboo
mwanzilishi, mwasisi (n)
(n) a founder
mwanzo (n)
(n) beginning
Mwarabu (n)
(n) an Arab
mwaridi (n)
(n) a rose tree
mwasherati, mzinifu (n)
(n) an adulterer, fornicator
mwashi (n)
(n) a mason
mwasho (n)
(n) irritation
mwasi (n)
(n) a rebel
Mwasia (n)
(n) an Asian
mwavuli (n)
(n) an umbrella
mwehu, mwendawazimu (n)
(n) a mad person
mweledi (n)

(n) somebody who feels at ease while handling a

certain branch of knowledge, ex. : an ace in dancing.

mwelekeo (n)
mwembe (n)

(n) a direction, trend

(n) a mango tree

mwendesha - mashtaka (n)

mwendo (n)
mwenendo (n)
mwenge (n)
mwenyeji (n)
mwenyekiti (n)

(n) a prosecuter

(n) speed
(n) a behaviour, conduct
(n) a torch
(n) a native of a given geographical area, a host (for a visitor)
(n) a chairman or chairperson

Mwenyezi (n)

(n) The Almighty

mwenza (n)
mwenzi (n)
mwereka (n)
mwerevu (n)
mwewe, kunguru(n)

(n) a co - or someone sharing (with), ex. : co -author of a book

(n) a companion, partner
(n) a game of fighting and struggling
(n) a clever person
(n) a crow

Mwezi (n)
mwezi (n)
mwiba (n)
mwigaji (n)
mwigizaji (n)
mwigo-bandia (kivumishi)

(n) The Moon

(n) a month
(n) a thorn
(n) an imitator
(n) an actor, actress
(adj.) a counter - feit

mwiko (n)
mwili (n)
mwimbaji (n)
mwinamo (n)
mwindaji (n)
Mwingereza (n)
mwinjilisti (n)
mwinuko (n)
mwisho (n)
Mwislamu (n)
mwito, wito (n)
mwizi (n)
mwoga (n)
mwogeleaji (n)
mwokaji (n)

(n) a taboo, a spatula for making stiff porridge

(n) a body
(n) a singer
(n) a declivity
(n) a hunter
(n) Englishman
(n) an evangelist
(n) an elevation
(n) a conclusion, an end
(n) Muslim
(n) a vocation
(n) a burglar, thief
(n) a fearful person
(n) a swimmer
(n) a baker

Mwokozi (n)

(n) The Saviour, Jesus Christ (for the Christians)

mwongo (n)
mwongofu (n)
mwongozo (n)
mwonjo, ladha (n)
mwovu (n)
mzabibu (n)
mzabuni (n)
mzaha (n)
mzalendo (n)
mzalishaji, mkunga (n)
mzamiaji (n)
mzandiki (n)

(n) a liar
(n) a pious person
(n) guidance
(n) taste
(n) an evil person
(n) a grapefruit plant
(n) a bidder, tenderer
(n) a joke, fun
(n) a person loyal to his country
(n) a midwife
(n) a diver
(n) a hypocrite

mzawa, mzaliwa wa (kivumishi)

mzazi (n)
mzee (n)
mzeituni (n)
mzembe (n)
mzigo (n)
mzimamoto (n)
mzimu (n)
mzinga (n)
mzingo (n)
mzinzi (n)
mzio (n)
mziwanda (n)
mzizi (n)
mzizimo (n)
mzoga (n)
mzozo, mzozano (n)

(adj.) native (of ... country, area)

(n) a parent
(n) an old man or woman
(n) an olive tree
(n) an irresponsible person
(n) a load, a luggage
(n) a fireman or a fire fighter
(n) a ghost
(n) a canon
(n) a circumference
(n) a promiscuous person
(n) an allergy
(n) a last born child
(n) a root
(n) intense cold feeling sometimes generated by cold winds
ex. : during winter season in Europe
(n) a corpse
(n) a dispute, quarrel, conflict, contest

mzugo (n)
mzuka (n)
Mzungu (n)
mzungumzaji (n)

(n) hypnotism
(n) a harmful spirit
(n) European, White person
(n) an orator

na (kiunganishi)
na (ku-)
naam (kihisishi)
nabii (n)
nadharia (n)
nadhifisha (ku-)
nadhifu (kivumishi)
nadhiri (ku-)
nadhiri (n)

(conj.) and, by, with

(v.i) there is
(interj.) yes
(n) a prophet
(n) a theory
(v) to make neat, tiden up
(adj.) clean, neat, smart
(v) to vow
(n) a vow

nadi (ku-)

(v) 1. to wake up people for morning prayers (for Muslims)

2. To sell at an auction

nadra (kielezi)
nafaka (n)
nafasi (n)
nafsi (n)
nafuu (n)
nahodha (n)
naibu (n)
nailoni (n)
najisi (ku-)
najisi (n)
nakala (n)
nakili, nukuu (ku-)
nakisi (n)
nakshi (n)
namba, nambari (n)
nami (kihusishi)
namna (n)
nana (n)
nanasi (n)
nane (namba)
nanga (n)
Nani ? (kijina -kiulizi)

(adv.) seldom, rarely

(n) cereal, corn, grain
(n) an occasion, opportunity, space
(n) self
(n) a relief
(n) a captain or commander in navigation
(n) a deputy
(n) nylon
(v) to abuse sexually, rape
(n) dirt, impurity
(n) a copy
(v) to copy or make a copy of something
(n) deficit, reduce
(n) a decorative motif
(n) a number
(prep.) with me
(n) how, kind, sort, type
(n) a girl
(n) a pineapple fruit
(num.adj.) eight
(n) an anchor
(interr.pron.) Who ?

nasa (ku-)
nasaba (n)
nasaha (n)
nasi (kihusishi)
nasibu (n)
nasua (ku-)
nata (ku-)
nati (n)
nauli (n)
nawa (ku-)
nawe (kihusishi)
nawiri (ku-)
naye (kihusishi)
nazi (n)
ncha (n)
nchi (n)
ndala / ndara (n)
ndama (n)
ndani (kihusishi)
ndarire (n)
ndege (n)
nderemo (n)
ndevu (n)
ndilo (kijina)
ndimi (kt)
ndimi (n)
ndimu (n)
ndipo (kihusishi)
Ndiyo ! (kihisishi)
ndizi (n)
ndoa (n)
ndoana (n)
ndondi (n)
ndoo (n)
ndorobo (n)
ndoto, njozi (n)
ndovu, tembo (n)
ndui (n)
ndumba (n)
ndugu (n)

(v) to catch (an animal) in a trap

(n) a lineage
(n) a sound counselling
(prep.) with us
(n) chance, luck
(v) to set free from a trap
(v) to stick
(n) a nut
(n) a fare
(v) to wash oneself
(prep.) with you
(v) to become healthy, to be successful, prosper
(prep.) with him, with her
(n) a coconut
(n) a point
(n) a country, land
(n) sandals, slippers
(n) a calf
(prep.) inside
(n) a useless talk
(n) 1. a bird
2. an aircraft
(n) a celebration
(n) beard, moustache
(dem. pron.) thats it
(v.i) its me
(n) tongues (pl. of ulimi= a tongue)
(n) a lime fruit
(prep.) thats when
(interj.) Yes !
(n) banana(s)
(n) marriage
(n) a hook ex. for catching fish
(n) boxing
(n) a bucket
(n) a tsetse-fly
(n) a dream (s)
(n) elephant (s)
(n) smallpox sickness
(n) magic
(n) kinship

ndumakuwili, ndumilakuwili (n)

ndururu (adj.)
neema (n)
neemeka (ku-)

(n) a hypocrite

(adj.) small
(n) affluence, bounty, grace
(v) to be in affluence, to be rich

neemesha (ku-)
(v) to make affluent
nembo (n)
(n) a logo, symbol, sign
nena (ku-)
(v) to speak
nenda (kt)
(v.i) go
- nene (kivumishi)
(adj.) fat (speaking of people)
nenepa (ku-)
(v) to grow fat
nenepesha (ku-)
(v) to force-feed
nengua (ku-)
(v) to sway ones hips, to swing (for dancing)
neno (n)
(n) a word, news
neno-hitimisha (n)
(n) an epilogue
nepa (ku-)
(v) to bend due to weight
nepi (n)
(n) a nappy
Neptuni, Saratani (n) (n) the Planete Neptune
nesi, nasi (n)
(n) a nurse
neti, wavu (n)
(n) a net
netiboli (n)
(n) netball
neva (n)
(n) a nerve
ngaa / ngara (ku-)
(v) to glitter, shine
ngaka (ku-)
(v) to shout at, to retort
ngalawa, ngarawa , jahazi(n)
(n) a dhow, sailing boat
ngambo (n)
(n) the other side of ex. of a river, road, etc.
ngambo (kielezi)
ngamia (n)
ngamua (ku-)

(adv.) abroad
(n) a camel
(v) to discern, find out, understand

ngangana, ngangania (ku-)

(v) to refuse to let go; maintain or stick to ones

point of view

ngano (n)
(n) wheat
ngao (n)
(n) a shield
ngapi ? (kijina kiulizi)
(interr. pron.) how many
ngariba (n)
(n) a circumciser
ngarisha (ku-)
(v) to polish, shine (shoes)
ngata (ku-)
(v) to bite
ngatuka (ku-)
(v) to step down, retire ex. from power
ngawira (n)
(n) booty, loot
ngazi (n)
(n) a ladder, a rank (ex. in the army, police forces)
nge (n)
(n) a scorpion
ngedere (n)
(n) a monkey
ngeli (n)
(n) the noun class
ngiri (n)
(n) a wild pig
ngisi (n)
(n) a cuttlefish
ngo ! or ngoo ! (kihisishi)
(interj.) Never !
ngoa (ku-)
(v) to dig up, uproot
ngoja (ku-)
(v) to wait
ngojea (ku-)
ngoka (ku-)
ngoma (n)
ngombe (n)
ngome (n)

(v) to wait for

(v) to be uprooted
(n) a drum, a dance to a rhythm of drums (tam -tam)
(n) cattle, a cow, a bull
(n) a castle, fortress

ngome-mji (n)
ngongo (n)
ngonjera (n)
ngono (n)
ngozi (n)
nguchiro (n)
ngumi (n)
nguo (n)
nguru / nguu (n)
nguruma (ku-)
ngurumo (n)
nguruwe (n)
nguva (n)
nguvu (n)
nguvukazi (n)
nguzo (n)
ngwena, mamba (n)
ni (kt)
nia (n)
niaba ya (n)
nidhamu (n)
nikotini (n)

(n) a citadel
(n) small-sized type of mangoes, with fibreous flesh
(n) a poem recited in turn by several people
(n) sexual intercourse
(n) leather
(n) a mongoose
(n) a fist
(n) cloth, clothes
(n) a kingfisher (s)
(v) to roar
(n) a thunder roar
(n) a pig
(n) a marmaid
(n) force, strength
(n) labour force
(n) a pillar
(n) a crocodile
(v) am, is, are
(n) an aim, intention; a purpose
(n) behalf of
(n) discipline
(n) nicotine

nili, buluu, samawati (kivumishi)

nimonia (n)
ninginia (ku-)
ninginiza (ku-)
Nini ? (kihisishi)

(adj.) blue colour

(n) pneumonia
(v) to hang on something
(v) to hang or suspend

(interj.)

What ?

nini Kwa nini ? (kihisishi)

(interj.) Why ?
ninyi (kijina)
(pers.pron.pl.) you
nipo (kt)
(v.i) I am present
nira (n)
(n) a part of ploughing equipment, keeping the two oxen together
niru (n)
(n) sludge lime
nishai (n)
(n) the state of drunkenness, ecstasy
nishani (n)
(n) a medal, a prize
nishati (n)
(n) energy
nitrojeni (n)
(n) nitrogen
njaa (n)
(n) famine, hunger
njama (n)
(n) a plot to do evil things
njano (kivumishi)
(adj.) yellowish
nje (kihusishi)
(prep.) outside
njegere (n)
(n) peas
njemba (n)
(n) a giant man
njia (n)

(n) a way hakuna njia ! (kihisishi) (intrej.) no way !

njiti (n)

(n) 1. a premature infant

2. a tooth pick

njiwa (n)

(n) a dove

njoo ! (kihisishi)
(interj.) come !
njuga (n)
(n) little bells worn on the legs by traditional dansers
njugu (n)
(n) groundnuts, peanuts
nne (namba)
(num. adj.) four
noa (ku-)
(v) to sharpen, to miss ones target
Noeli, Krismasi (n)
(n) Christmas
noga (ku-)
(v) to be good, very tasty
nomino (n)
(v) a noun
nona (ku-)
(v) to become fat (animal)
nondo (n)
(v) a moth (insect), a bar of iron, used for building.
nongona (ku-)
(v) to whisper
nongoneza (ku-)
(v.i) to mumble, whisper
- nono (kivumishi)
(adj.) fat (animal, meat)
noti (n)
(n) a bank note
notisi (n)
(n) a notice
Novemba (n)
(n) November
nta (n)
(n) wax
nufaika (ku-)
(v) to profit (from)
nufaisha (ku-)
(v) to profit someone
nuia (ku-)
(v) to intend
nuka (ku-)
(v) to smell bad, stink
nukia (ku-)
(v) to have a good, agreable smell
nuklia, nyuklia (kivumishi) (adj.) nuclear
nuksi, nuhusi (n)
(n) a bad luck, an omen
nukta (n)
(n) a full stop
numerali (n)
(n) numeral
nuna (ku-)
(v) to look unhappy, to be sullen
nundu (n)
(n) a hump, swelling
nungunungu, nungu (n)
(n) a hedgehog
nungunika (ku-)
(v) to complain, grumble
nunguniko (n)
(n) a grievance, complaint
nunia (ku-)
(v) to sulk, shun
nunua (ku-)
(v) to buy
nunulia (ku-)
(v) to buy something for someone
nuru, mwanga (n)
(v) light
nururisha (ku-)
(v) to lighten, brighten
nusa (ku-)
(v) to smell
nusra, nusura (kielezi)
(adv.) almost, nearly
nusu (n)
(n) half
nusuduara (n)
(n) a semicircle
nusukaputi (n)
(n) chloroform
nusukipenyo (n)
(n) radius (of a circle)
nusurika (ku-)
(v) to escape unhurt
nusuru (ku-)
(v) to defend, save from danger
nya (ku-)
(v) to defecate
nyaa (ku-)
nyafua, nyofoa (ku-)
nyakanga (n)
nyakati (n)
nyakua (ku-)

(v) to fade, waste away, wither,

(v) to chop / tear off
(n) the main instructor during the initiation period
(n) time
(v) to snatch off

nyama (n)
(n) meat
nyamafu, nyamamfu (kivumishi) (adj.) silent
nyamaza, nyamaa (ku-)
(v) to keep quiet or to be silent
nyambizi (n)
(n) a submarine
nyambulisha (ku-)
(v) to derive words from sentences
nyanganya (ku(v) to confiscate lawfully, take by force, rob
nyangumi (n)
(n) a whale
nyani (n)
(n) a baboon
nyanya (n)
(n) a grandmother, or grandma; tomato (s )
nyanyasa (ku-)
(v) to treat badly, to oppress (by deeds and words)
nyanyua (ku-)
(v) to lift something
nyara (n)
(n) booty
nyaraka (n)
(n) documents
nyasi (n)
(n) tall grass, reed
nyata (ku-)
(v) to sneak
nyati (n)
(n) a buffalo
nyauka (ku-)
(v) to dry up
nyayo (n)
(n) foot prints
nyege (n)
(n) sexual feelings
nyemelea (ku-)
(v) to creep upon
nyenje (n)
(n) cricket
nyenyekea (ku-)
(v) to be humble, obedient
nyenyekevu (kivumishi)
(adj.) humble
nyenyere (n)
(n) a very tiny black ant
nyenzo (n)
(n) lever, tools
nyesha (ku-)
(v) to rain
nyeta, nyetea, deka (ku-)
(v) to be spoiled
nyeti (kivumishi)
(adj.) crucial, sensitive
nyigu (n)
(n) a wasp, hornet
nyika (n)
(n) the steppe
nyima (ku-)
(v) to deny, refuse something to somebody ex. a game chance
nyingi (kihusishi)
(prep.) a lot of, much of, many
nyinyi (kijina)
(pers. pron. pl.) you
nyoa ku-)
(v) to cut hair off, to shave
nyofu (kivumishi)
(adj.) honest, sincere, candid, righteous, straight
nyoka, nyooka (kivumishi)
(adj.) straight
nyoka (n)
(n) a snake
nyokonyoko (n)
(n) insulte(s )
nyonga (ku-)
(v) to hang by the neck to death
nyonge (kivumishi)
(adj.) weak, powerless
nyongeza (kivumishi)
(adj.) additional
nyongeza (n)
(n) addition, in addition (to)...
nyongo (n)
(n) bile, a bad mood
nyongonyea (ku-)
(v) to lose energy, weaken
nyonya (ku-)
(v) to suck, ex. mothers breast
nyonyesha (ku-)
(v) to breast feed
nyonyo (n)
(n) a nipple, teat
nyosha, nyoosha (ku-) (v) to straighten
nyota (n)
(n) a star
nyoyo (n)
(n) hearts

nyuka (ku-)
(v) to beat somebody thoroughly
nyuki (n)
(n) bee(s)
nyuma (kihusishi) (prep.) behind
nyumba (n)
(n) a house
nyumbu (n)
(n) a donkey
nyumbua (ku-)
(v) to extend
nyundo (n)
(n) a hammer
nyuni (n)
(n) bird (s)
nyunyiza, nyunyizia, rashia (ku-)
(v) to sprinkle
nyuso (n)
(n) faces (sing. : uso)
nyuzi (n)
(n) threads (sing. uzi)
nyuzijoto (n)
(n) degrees C, F temperature measurements
nywa (ku-)
(v) to drink
nywele (n)
(n) hair
nywesha (ku-)
(v) to help someone to drink
nzi (n)
(n) a fly
nzige (n)
(n) a locust
nzima (kivumishi) (adj.) complete
nzito (kivumishi)
(adj.) heavy
nzuri (kivumishi)
(adj.) beautiful, handsome, fine, excellent(e)

oa (ku-)
oana (ku-)
oanisha (ku)
oda, amrisha (ku-)
ofisa (n)
ofisi (n)
oga / koga (ku-)
ogelea (ku-)
ogesha (ku-)
ogofya, ogopesha (ku-)
ogopa (ku-)
Oh ! / Oo ! (kihisishi)
oili (n)
oka (ku-)
okoa (ku-)
okota (ku-)
oksijeni (n)
Oktoba (n)
Ole (n)
olewa (kivumishi)
Olimpiki (n)
omba (ku-)

(v) to marry
(v) to marry each other
(v) to make compatible
(v) to order
(n) an officer
(n) an office
(v) to take a bath
(v) to swim
(v) to bathe somebody
(v) to frighten
(v) to be afraid, to fear
(interj.) Oh ! Oh My God ! (familiar at the States, USA)
(n) oil
(v) to bake
(v) to save, rescue
(v) to pick up
(n) Oxygen

(n) October
(n) woe Ole wako = woe upon you
(adj.) married
(n) Olympic
(v) to beg

ombaomba (n)
(n) a beggar
omba radhi (ku-)
(v) to ask for forgiveness
ombea (ku-)
(v) to pray or intercede for
ombi (n)
(v) a request, prayers
omboleza (ku-)
(v) to lament, mourn, weep
ombolezo (n)
(n) a lamentation, mourning
ona (ku-)
(v) to see, consider
onana (ku-)
(v) to see each other
ondoa, ondosha (ku-) (v) to remove, eliminate
ondoka (ku-)
(v) to leave, to go away
ondolea (ku-)
(v) to absolve, forgive
onea (ku-)
(v) to bully, oppress
onekana (ku-)
(v) to be seen
onelea (ku-)
(v) to be of another opinion
onevu (kivumishi)
(adj.) cruel, oppressive
ongea (ku-)
(v) to speak
ongeza (ku-)
(v) to add to, to increase
ongezeka (ku-)
(v) to become more than the initially known amount
ongezi (n)
(n) a conversation
ongopa (ku-)
(v) to tell a lie
ongoza (ku-)
(v) to lead
ongozana (ku-)
(v) to follow one another
onja (ku-)
(v) to taste
onjesha (ku-)
(v) to give something to taste (to someone)
onya (ku-)
(v) to warn
onyesha, onesha (ku-) (v) to show
onyesho (n)
(n) an exhibition
onyo (n)
(n) a warning
operesheni (n)
(n) an operation
opereta (n)
(n) an operator
opoa (ku-)

(v) 1. to take something out of a liquid container

2. to remove a cooking pot from fire

orodha (n)
orodhesha (ku-)
- ororo, laini (kivumishi)
osha (ku-)
ota (ku-)
- ote (kivumishi)
otea (ku-)
otesha (ku-)
ovari (n)
ovaroli (n)
ovataimu (n)
ovu (n)

(n) a list , an enumeration

(v) to enumerate or to make a list (of)
(adj.) soft
(v) to wash
(v) to grow, to dream
(adj.) all
(v) to be offside in football
(v) to plant
(n) ovary
(n) an overall
(n) overtime
(n) an evil deed

ovyo, hovyo (kielezi)

(adv.) carelessly

Oyee ! (n, kihisishi)

(interj.) Hurrah ! a shouting of joy , cheers

oza (ku-)

(v) 1. to give his /her child, especially a daughter, in marriage

2. to rot, go bad

pa (ku-)
paa (ku-)
paaza (ku-)
pacha (n)

(v) to give
(v) to ascend
(v) to raise
(v) a twin

pachika (ku-)

(v) to place something in between other things, which are

already arranged.

padri, kasisi, kuhani (n) (n) a priest

pafu (n)
(n) a lung
pagawa (ku-)
(v) to be possessed by evil spirits
pahali (n)
(n) a place
paipu (n)
(n) a pipe
paja (n)
(n) a thigh
pajama (n)
(n) a pyjamas
paji (n)
(n) a forehead
paka, pakaa (ku-)
(v) to paint (colours)
paka (n)
(n) a cat
pakana na (ku-)
(v) to have a common geographical border (with)
pakashume, nunda (n)
(n) a wild cat
pakata (ku-)
(v) to hold fondly on the laps
paketi, pakiti (n)
(n) a packet
paki (ku-)
(v) to parc a car
pakia (ku-)
(v) to load on
pakua (ku-)
(v) to unload
pale (kiielezi)
(adv.) there
palia, palilia (ku(v) to hoe weeds
pamba (n)
(n) cotton
pamba (ku-)
(v) to adorn, decorate
pambaja (ku-)
(v) to embrace
pambamoto (ku-)
(v) to intensify
pambana (ku-)
(v) to confront, to engage in a battle
pambano (n)
(n) a confrontation
pambanua (ku-)
(v) to discern, analyse
pambazuka (ku-)
(v) to dawn
pambazuko (n)
(n) aurore, daybreak, dawn
pambo (n)
(n) a decoration, an ornament
pambua (ku-)
(v) to remove decorations
pamoja (kielezi)
pampu (n)
pana (kivumishi)
pancha (n)

(adv.) together
(n) a pump
(adj.) wide
(n) a puncture

panchi (ku-)
panchi (n)
panda (ku-)
pandashuka (ku-)
pande (n)
pandikiza, atika (ku-)
pandikizi (n)
pandisha (ku-)
paneli (n)

(v) to punch
(n) a blow , punch
(v) to go up, to plant
(v) to fluctuate
(n) a big piece
(v) to replant or transfer (seedlings)
(n) a giant
(v) to raise, elevate
(n) a panel
1. a committee, ex. of experts
2. a panel, ex. a solar panel
3. an instrument panel of navigation, ex. of an airplane, a
machine, etc.)

panga (ku-)
panga (n)
pangaboi (n)
pangisha (ku-)
pango (n)
pangua (ku-)
pangusa (ku-)
pania (ku-)
panka, banka (n)
pantoni (n)
panua (ku-)
panya (n)
panzi (n)

(v) to arrange, rent

(n) a machete
(n) a ceiling fan, a propeller
(v) to rent
(n) a cave
(v) to disarrange
(v) to wipe
(v) to aim at
(n) a table fan
(n) a ferry, ferryboat
(v) to widen
(n) a rat, a mouse
(n) a grass-hopper

Papa, Baba Mtakatifu (n)

Papa-mobili (n)
papa (n)
papai (n)
papasa (ku-)
papasi (n)
papi (n)
papia (ku-)
papo (kielezi)
papo hapo (kielezi)
papura (ku-)
parachichi (n)
parachuti (n)
Paradiso (n)
paraganya (ku-)
paramia (ku-)

(n) A Pope, The Supreme Leader of the Roman Catholic Church

(n) The Popes special car

(n) a shark
(n) a papaya
(v) to touch tenderly, to grope
(n) a tick
(n) a long wooden log used for roofing
(v) to prepare the roofings wooden structure
(adv.) there
(adv.) on the spot
(v) to claw
(n) an avocado pear
(n) a parachute
(n) Heaven, Paradise
(v) to mix up
(v) 1. to do something above ones ability
2. to mount

parandesi (n)

(n) parentheses

parapanda (n)

(n) a trumpet sound

The last trumpets for the judgement day (Christians)

paredi (n)
(n) a parade
pareto (n)
(n) pyrethrum (a pesticide)
parokia (n)
(n) a parish
paroko (n)
(n) a parish priest
parua (ku-)
(v) to scratch
paruza (ku-)
(v) to rub
pasa (ku-)
(v) to oblige, compel
Pasaka (n)
(n) Easter
pasha (ku-)
(v) to inform
pasi (n)
(n) to iron clothes, to pass ones examination
pasipo (kihusishi)
(prep.) without
pasipoti (n)
(n) a passport
pasisha (ku-)
(v) to authorise, to make pass
pasua (ku-)
(v) to tear up, break
pasuka (ku-)
(v) to be split, torn up, broke
paswa (ku-)
(v) to be obliged, to be compelled
pata (ku-)
(v) to get , to have
patana (ku-)
(v) to agree together, to be reconciled
patanisha (ku-)
(v) to arbitrate, harmonise, reconcile
patano (n)
(n) an agreement, a contract
patashika (n)
(n) a bedlam, a commotion
patasi (n)
(n) a chisel
patia (ku-)
(v) to provide something or a service to someone
patikana (ku-)
(v) to be available
pato (n)
(n) earnings, an income
paua (ku-)
(v) to roof a house
pauka, parara (ku-)
(v) to fade, loose the original colour
Paukwa ! (kihisishi) (interj.) an expression used orally to begin a story / a tale
pauni (n)

(n) 1. a pound mesure of weight

2. the British monetary unit, pound sterling,

payuka (ku-)
paza, pandisha (ku-)
pazia (n)
pe ! (kihisishi)

(v) to shout
(v) to raise, increase
(n) a curtain

(interj.) for insisting on the whiteness of something

barafu ni nyeupe pe ! = snow is really white

peasi (n)
pedali / pedeli (n)
peke yake (kielezi)
pekecha (ku-)
pekee (kivumishi)
pekua (ku-)

(n) a pear fruit

(n) a pedal
(adv.) alone, solitarily
(v) to bore, drill or stir
(adj.) alone, solitary
(v) to search

pekupeku (kihisishi)
peleka (ku-)

(interj.) to walk bare-foot

(v) to send

pelekea (ku-)

(v) to send somebody to deliver something to someone

ex. buying at distance

peleleza (ku-)

(v) to investigate, to spy (on)

pembe (n)

(n) 1. a horn of an animal, ex. those of a buffalo

2. corner(s) & side(s) in the geometrical formes
3. a musical instrument, ex. the Swiss Alps horn

pembea, bembea (ku-) (v) to balance

pembejeo (n)
(n) implements, tools
pembekali (n)
(n) an acute angle
pembemraba (n)
(n) a right angle
pembeni (kielezi )
pembetatu (n)
pembetatu mraba (n)
pembetatu sawa (n)

(adv.) nearby
(n) a triangle
(n) a right angled triangle
(n) an equilateral triangle

pembezoni, kando kando (kielezi)

penalti / penati (n)
penda (ku-)
pendeka (ku-)
pendekeza (ku-)
pendekezo (n)
pendelea (ku-)

(adv.) aside, besides, ex. by the river banks

(n) a penalty
(v) to love (people), to like ( ideas, things, etc.)
(v) to be worth loving
(v) to propose, recommend
(n) a proposal, suggestion
(v) 1. to treat partially
2. to prefer something to another

pendeza (ku-)
(v) to please, to be pleasant
Pendo (n)
(n) Love
pendwa (ku-)
(v) to be loved, liked
penga (ku-)
(v) to blow ones nose
pengine (kielezi)
(adv.) maybe, perhaps
pengo (n)
(n) a defect, a gap
peni (n)
(n) a pen
peninsula (n)
(n) a peninsula
penseli (n)
(n) a pencil
pensheni (n)
(n) a pension
Pentekoste (n)
(n) Pentecost
penya (ku-)
(v) to penetrate
penyeza (ku-)
(v) to sneak in cleverly, to enter somewhere without been noticed
Penzi / pendo (n)
(n) love between lovers
pepea (ku-)
(v) to float (like a flag)
peperuka (ku-)
(v) to be blown away
peperusha (ku-)
(v) to blow away
pepesa, pesapesa (ku-)

(v) to blink, (ex.the eyes)

pepesuka (ku-)
pepeta (ku-)
pepo (n)
pepopunda (n)
pera (n)
perege (n)

(v) to swing back and forth like a drunkard

(v) to winnow
(n) winds, evil ghosts and spirits
(n) tetanus
(n) guavas pear
(n) tilapia fish

peremende, lawalawa, pipi (n)

(n) sweet(s)

pesa (n)
(n) money
peta (ku-)
(v) to show off, vaunt
pete (n)
(n) a ring
petroli (n)
(n) petrol
- pevu (kivumishi)
(adj.) mature, ripe
pevua (ku-)
(v) to cause to mature, or to rippen
pevuka (ku-)
(v) to become of age, to become mature
pewa (ku-)
(v) to be given
pia (kielezi)
(adv.) also
piano (n)
(n) a piano
picha (n)
(n) a picture, photo
piga (ku-)
(v) to beat, hit
piga magoti (ku-) (v) to kneel down
piga mstari (ku-)
(v) to draw a line
piga pasi (ku-)
(v) to iron
piga picha (ku-)
(v) to photographe
pigana (ku-)
(v) to fight
pigania (ku-)
(v) to fight for
pigano (n)
(n) a battle, fight
pigo (n)
(n) a beating, a blow
pika (ku-)
(v) to cook
pikipiki (n)
(n) a motorbike, motocycle
piku (ku-)
(v) to outdo someone
pili (kielezi)
(adv.) secondly
pilipili (n)
(n) pepper
pima (ku-)
(v) to measure, weigh
pimajoto (n)
(n) a thermometer
pimia (ku-)
(v) to weigh or measure something for somebody
pinda (ku-)
(v) to bend or twist something
pindi (kielezi)
(adv.) meanwhile
pindika (ku-)
(v) to be bent, twisted
pindua (ku-)

(v) 1. to overthrow a power ex. a government

2. to turn something over

pinduka (ku-)
pinduliwa (ku-)
pinga (ku-)
pingamizi (n)

(v) to overturn
(v) to be overthrown, ex. a government; to be turned over
(v) to oppose
(n) an obstacle

pingili (n)
pingu (n)

(n) a knot, plant joints

(n) handcuffs

pini (n)
pinki (kivumishi)
pipa (n)
piramidi (n)

(n) a pin
(adj.) pinkish
(n) a barrel, cask
(n) a pyramid

pirikapirika, pilikapilika, hekaheka (n)

(n) a hectic mouvement, chaos

pisha (ku-)

(v) to let pass

pishana (ku-)

(v) 1. to differ in age, height, opinion, weight, etc.

2. to cross each other

pita (ku-)
pitia (ku-)
pitika (kivumishi)
pitiliza (ku-)
pitisha (ku-)
pitiwa (ku-)
plasta (n)
plastiki (n)
ploti (n)

(v) to pass
(v) to pass by
(adj.) passable
(v) to surpass
(v) to allow to pass
(v) to forget, to fail to notice
(n) a plaster
(n) plastic
(n) a piece of land which is destinated for individual habitation

poa (ku-)
pochi (n)

(v) to cool down

(n) a purse

pocho (n)
poda (n)

(n) a dunce or someone not bright in his / her studies

(n) powder

podo (n)

(n) the case used for carrying arrows on the back during the
exercise of archery

pofua, pofusha(ku-)
pofuka (ku-)
pogoa (ku-)

pointi (n)
pokea (ku-)
pokezana (ku-)
pokonya (ku-)
pole (kielezi)
Pole ! (kihisishi)
polepole (kielezi)
polio (n)
polisi (n)
pombe (n)
pona (ku-)
ponda (ku-)

(v) to cause blindness

(v) to become blind
(v) To cut tree branches in a way to allow a better circulation
of air and light, between them, as well as in the surroundings
(n) a point
(v) to receive
(v) to take(it in) turns, to do somethin in turns
(v) to grab from
(adj.) gentle, quiet, playing low

(interj.) I am sorry !

(to show sympathy)

(adv.) slowly
(n) polio
(n) police
(n) an alcoholic substance
(v) to recover from, - ex. from sickness
(v) to crush

pondwa (ku-)

(v) to be crushed

pongeza (ku-)
(v) to congratulate someone for having done something
pongezi (n)
(n) congratulation(s)
poni (n)
(n) a pawn
ponya (ku-)
(v) to cure, to heal
ponza (ku-)
(v) to cause trouble for someone
pooza (ku-)
(v) to paralyse
popo (n)
(n) a bat
popote (kielezi)
(adv.) everywhere
pora (ku-)
(v) to snatch, rob
pori (n)
(n) a bush, a jungle
porojo (n)
(n) an idle talk, chitchat
poromoa, poromosha, bomoa (ku-)
(v) to demolish
poromoka (ku-)
(v) to collapse, to crumble down
posa (ku-)
(v) to betrothe, to ask in marriage
posho (n)
(n) a ration
posta (n)
(n) a post office
potea (ku-)
(v) to get lost
poteza (ku-)
(v) to lose
potoa, potosha (ku-)
(v) to lead astray
potoka (ku-)
(v) to go astray
povu (n)
(n) foam
presha (n)
(n) pressure
printa (n)
(n) a printer
programu (n)
(n) a programme
profesa (n)
(n) a professor
projekta (n)
(n) a projector
propaganda (n)
(n) a propaganda
propela (n)
(n) a propeller
protini (n)
(n) protein
protokali (n)
(n) a protocol
pu ! or puu ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) to demonstrate how somebody threw something

down, ex. on the floor

pua (n)
(n) nose (s)
pudini (n)
(n) pudding
pukuchua, koboa (ku-)
(v) to shell, to remove husks from grains, ex. maize
puliza (ku-)
(v) to blow, ex.on a fire to keep it burning
pulizia (ku-)
(v) to blow on, into ex. to cool down something hot by blowing on it
pulizo (n)
(n) a balloon
puma (n)
(n) chaff
pumbaa (ku-)
(v) to be dumbfounded, confused
pumbavu (kivumishi)
(adj.) foolish, stupid
pumbaza (ku-)
(v) to hypnotise, dumbfound
pumbu (n)
(v) testicles
pumu (n)
(n) asthma
pumua (ku-)
(v )to breathe
pumzi (n)
(n) breath
pumzika (ku-)
(v) to rest, stop working
pumziko (n)
(n) a break, rest

pumziko la milele(n)

(n) Eternal Peace

pumzisha (ku-)
(v) to cause to rest
punda (n)
(n) an ass, donkey
pundamilia (n)
(n) a zebra
punde (kielezi)
(adv.) soon
punga, pungia (ku-)
(v) to wave your hand to somebody for greeting or saying goodbye
punga hewa (ku-)
(v) to be outside and just enjoy the breeze
pungua, punguka (ku-)
(v) to diminish, become less
punguani (n)
(n) a simpleton
pungufu (kivumishi)
(adj.) deficient, less
punguza (ku-)
(v) to reduce, cut down, condense
punguzo (n)
(n) a reduction
punja (ku-)
(v) to swindle in commercial transactions
punje (n)
(n) grain (s) of cereals, homeopathic pills
punjika (ku-)
(v) to lose in a transaction, to be duped or swindled commercially
punyeto (n)
(n) masturbation
pupa (n)
(n) an excessive eagerness
purukushani (n)
(n) a confusion
purutangi, patangi, puto (n)
(n) a ballon
pusa, anuka (ku-) (v) to become beautiful after a downpour
puuza (ku-)
(v) to ignore
pwa (ku-)
(v) to dry up little by little, ex.bahari kupwa = a low tide
pwani (n)
(n) coast
pwaya (ku-)
(v) to hang loosely
pweke (kivumishi) (adj.) solitary
pweza (n)
(n) a cuttlefish
pwita (ku-)
(v) a pulse
- pya (kivumishi)
(adj.) new

raba (n)
Rabi (n)
rabsha (n)
rada (n)
radhi (n)
radi (n)
rafiki (n)

(n) rubber shoes

(n) The Lord, Jesus Christ (for Christians)
(n) trouble
(n) a radar
(n) Forgiveness
(n) lightining, thunderclap
(n) a friend

rafu (n)
rafu (kivumishi)
raghba (n)

(n) a draft, a sketch

(adj.) difficult, rough, harsh
(n) an interest in doing things

raha (n)

(n) bliss, joy

rahisi (kivumishi)
rahisisha (ku-)
rai (n)
raia (n)
raia (kivumishi)
rais (n)
rajamu (n)
rakamu (n)
raketi (n)
Ramadani (n)

(adj.) easy, simple

(v) to make easy, simplify
(n) an advice, opinion
(n) citizen, national
(adj.) civilian, - while talking about army
(n) A President of a country, in a democratic political system.
(n) a trade mark
(n) a figure, number
(n) a racket
(n) the month of Ramadan, which is very important for Muslims

ramani (n)
(n) a map
rambirambi (n)
(n) condolences
ramsa (n)
(n) a celebration
ranchi (n)
(n) a ranch
randa, piga randa (ku-) (v) to plane
randaranda (ku-)
(v) to walk aimlessly
rangi (n)
(n) a colour
rarua (ku-)
(v) to tear up
raruka (ku-)
(v) to be torn up
rasharasha (n)
(n) a light rain
rashia (ku-)
(v) to sprinkle
rasi (n)
(n) a cape, a promontory
rasilimali, raslimali (n)
(n) a capital, natural resources
rasmi (kivumishi) (adj.) official
rasta (n)
(n) rasta
rasuli n)
(n) a prophet
ratiba (n)
(n) an arrangement, schedule, timetable
ratibu (ku-)
(v) to coordinate, arrange, organize
raundi (n)
(n) a round ex. of a doctor or a postman ; in boxing
redio / radio (n)
(n) a radio
rediokaseti (n)
(n) a radio cassette
ree (n)
(n) an ace
refa / refarii (n)
(n) a referee
- refu (kivumishi) (adj.) long, deep
refuka (ku-)
(v) to grow tall
refusha (ku-)
(v) to lengthen
rehema (n)
(n) grace, mercy
rejareja (kielezi)
(adv.) retail sale
rejea (ku-)
(v) to come back, return
rejesha (ku-)
(v) to give back
rejesta (n)
(n) a register
rekebisha (ku-)
(v) to correct, rectify
reki (n)
(n) a rake
rekodi (n)

rekodiplea (n)
reli (n)

(n) a record : the best sportive achievement; a judiciary report, file

keeping, vinyl disk.
(n) A record player
(n) A railway

remba (ku-)

(n) To decorate

rembo (kivumishi)
(adj. ) aesthetic
rembua, rembulia (ku-)
(v) to make eye mouvements (for seduction
riadha (n)
(n) athletics game
riba (n)
(n) the interest attached to a bank loan
riboni (n)
(n) ribbon (s)
ridhaa (n)
(n) agreement, willingness, consentement
ridhi, ridhia (ku-)
(v) to approve
ridhika (ku-)
(v) to be pleased, conten
rika (n)
(n) people of the same age or of the same age group
rinda (n)
(n) a woman dress
rindima (ku-)
(v) to rumble
ringa (ku-)
(v) to boast, put on airs
ripea, repea (ku-)
(v) to repair, mend
ripota (n)
(n) a reporter
ripoti (ku-)
(v) to report, make a report
ripoti (n)
(n) a report
risala (n)
(n) a speech
risasi (n)
(n) a bullet
risiti (n)
(n) a receipt
rithi (ku-)
(v) to inherit
riwaya (n)
(n) a novel
rizavu (n)
(n) reserve
riziki (n)
(n) the outcome of someones work for survival
robo (n)
(n) a quarter
robota (n)
(n) a bundle
roda (n)
(n) a pulley
roga / loga (ku-)
(v) to bewitch
roho (n)
(n) a soul, spirit
rojorojo (kivumishi)
(adj.) viscous, thick, pasty
roketi (n)
(n) a rocket
ropoka (ku-)
(v) to talk nonsense
rovurovu (kivumishi)
(adj.) watery
rozari (n)
(n) rosary
ruba (n)
(n) leech
rubani (n)
(n) a pilot
rubega, lubega (n)
rudi (ku-)
rudia (ku-)
rudiana (ku-)
rudisha (ku-)
rufaa, rufani (n)
rugaruga (n)
ruhusa, ruksa, rukhsa (n)
ruhusu (ku-)
ruka (ku-)
rukia (ku-)

(n) a mans open sided garment, (worn by pastoralists,

ex.: les Massai of East Africa)
(v) to come back, return
(v) to repeat
(v) to re - unite
(v) to give back
(n) an appeal
(n) mercenarie(s)
(n) permission
(v) to allow, permit
(v) to fly, jump
(v) to jump at

rukwa na akili (ku-)

rula (n)
rumande (n)
rundika (ku-)
rundo, lundo (n)
rungu (n)
runinga, luninga (n)
rupia (n)
rusha (ku-)
rushia (ku-)
rushwa (n)
rutuba (n)
rutubisha (ku-)
ruzuku (ku-)
ruzuku (n)

(v) to be mentally disturbed, slang : to lose ones head

(n) a ruler (for drawing lines)
(n) custody, remand
(v) to pile up
(n) a pile, heap of
(n) a club
(n) a television set
(n) a rupee
(v) to throw, swindle
(v) to throw something to somebody
(n) bribe (s)
(n) fertility
(v) to make fertile
(v) to give a subsidy to someone
(n) a subsidy or a state financial help

saa (n)
saada (n)
saba (namba)
sababu (n)
sabahi (ku-)

(n) a watch , the hour (or mesure of time lapse)

(n) luck, goodluck
(num. adj.) seven
(n) a cause, reason
(v) to greet (in the morning)

Sabalkheri ! / Sabalheri ! (kihisishi)

(Interj.) Goodmorning !

Sabasaba (n)

(n) Trade Fair Day in Tanzania (held on the 7 July each year)

Sabato (n)

(n) Sabath day, - Saturday (in the S.D.A church)

sabini (namba)

(num. adj.) seventy

sabmarini, sabumarini, nyambizi (n)

sabuni (n)
sachi (ku-)
sadaka (n)
sadifu (ku-)
sadiki (ku-)
sadikika (ku-)
safari (n)
safariutengano (n)
safi (kivumishi)

(n) a submarin

(n) soap
(v) a search
(n) the alms, a sacrifice
(v) to happen simultaneously
(v) to believe
(v) to be credible
(n) journey
(n) departure
(adj.) clean, pure

safiri (ku-)
safirisha (ku-)
safisha (ku-)
safishika (ku-)
safu (n)

(v) to travel
(v) to transport, send away
(v) to clean, cleanse
(v) to be cleansed or purified
(n) column(s)

safura (n)

(n) a tropical disease which affects the innards of human being,

caused by hookworms

saga (ku-)
sagika (ku-)
sagisha (ku-)
sahani (n)
sahau (ku-)

(v) to grind
(v) to be ground, milled
(v) to have something ground
(n) a plate
(v) to forget

sahaulifu, sahaulivu (kivumishi)

(adj.) forgetful
sahaulika (ku-)
(v) to be forgotten
sahaulisha (ku-)
(v) to cause to forget
sahibu, swahibu (n)
(n) a companion, friend
sahihi (kivumishi)
(adj.) correct
sahihisha (ku-)
(v) to correct mistakes
sahihisho (n)
(n) a correction
sahilisha, sahili (ku-) (v) to simplify
saidia (ku-)
(v) to help
saidiana (ku-)
(v) to help one another
saikolojia (n)
(n) psychology
saili (ku-)
(v) to interrogate, interview
saini (ku-)
(v) to append, put a signature,
saini (n)
(n) a signature
saizi (n)
(n) a size
sajili (ku-)
(v) to register
sajini (n)
(n) a sergent
saka (ku-)
(v) to hunt down, fumble
sakafia (ku-)
(v) to cement
sakafu (n)
(n) a floor
sakama (ku-)
(v) to insist, press somebody for something
sakata ku-)
(v) to hit, crash into, affect negatively
sakata (n)

sala, swala (n)

salama (kivumishi)
salamu (n)
sali (ku-)
salia (ku-)
salimia, salimu (ku-)
salimini (kielezi)
salio / sazo (n)
saliti (ku-)
saluni (n)

(n) 1. a fracas
2. a brawl, fight or violences
ex. the type of violence caused by rioters
(n) a prayer
(adj.) safe
(n) greetings
(v) to pray
(v) to remain, to be left over
(v) to greet
(adv.) safely
(n) a left -over, ex. what is left after eating
(v) to be disloyal, betray
(n) a salon

saluti (n)

(n) a salute

samahani ! (kihisishi) (interj.) excuse ...!

samaki (n)
samani, fanicha (n)

forgive me, sorry To attract attention)

(n) fish
(n) furniture or a piece of furniture

samawati (kivumishi)
(adj.) azure (colour)
sambaa (ku-)
(v) to disperse
sambamba (kivumishi) (adj.) parallel to
sambamba (n)
(n) a parallel, similarity, a similar thing
sambaza (ku-)
(v) to spread, spread out, display, give off, to parade, sprawl
sambusa (n)
(n) samosa
samehe (ku-)
(v) to forgive
sampuli (n)
(n) a sample
sana (kielezi)
(adv.) much, very much
sanaa (n)
(n) art
sanamu (n)
(n) an idol, an image
sanasana (kielezi)
(adv.) around
sanda (n)
(n) a shroud (a burial cloth)
sandali (n)
(n) sandal- wood
sandarusi (n)
(n) resin
sandawichi (n)
(n) a sandwich
sanduku (n)
(n) a box
sangara (n)
(n) the Nile perch, a small red ant
sanifu (ku-)
(v) to make standard
sanifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) standard
sanii (ku-)
(v) to produce an art work
santuri (n)
(n) a gramaphone
sanzua (ku-)
(v) to remove (a prohitited thing) without a prior permission.
sarafu (n)
(n) a coin (money)
sarakasi (n)
(n) a circuss
Saratani, Neptuni (n)
(n) The Planet Neptune
saratani, iri, kansa (n)
(n) cancer disease
sare (n)
(n) a uniform
sare, suluhu (kt))
(v) make a draw (GAMES)
saruji (n)
(n) cement, concrete
sasa (kielezi)
(adv.) now
satalaiti (n)
(n) a satelite
saumu (n)
(n) garlic (an onion); abstinence, fasting.
sauti (n)
(n) sound, voice
savana (n)
(n) savanna
sawa (kivumishi)
(adj.) equal
sawasawa (kielezi)
(adv.) correctly
sawazisha (ku-)
(v) to level out, counterbalance
sawijika (ku-)
(v) to be emaciated
Sayansi (n)
(n) Science
sayari (n)
(n) planet(s)
saza (ku-)
(v) to leave something over
sebule (n)
(n) a part of a house, - the living room
sefu (n)
(n) a safe
sehemu (n)
(n) a part of, a section

sekeneko (n)
sekenene (n)
sekretari (n)
sekta (n)
sekunde (n)

(n) syphilis
(n) an eyelid pimple
(n) a clerk, an office worker, a judiciary clerc
(n) sektor
(n) second(s)

seli (n)
sema (ku-)
semansi (n)
sembe (n)
sembuse, seuse (kielezi)
semea (ku-)
semekana (ku-)
semesha (ku-)
sementi, simenti (n)
semina (n)

(n) a cell, sales

(v) to say, speak
(n) summons
(n) maize flour
(adv.) let alone
(v) to accuse (usually employed by children)
(v) to be purported (ex. It seems that ...)
(v) to speak to
(v) cement
(n) a seminar

seminari (n)

(n) a seminary where Christian young men are prepared to be priests

or pastors, etc.

senene (n)
(n) a green grasshopper
sengenge (n)
(n) a wire used to enclose a compound
sengenya (ku-)
(v) to backbite, slander
sensa (n)
(n) a census
senta (n)
(n) a center
sentensi (n)
(n) a sentence
senti (n)
(n) cent(s)
sentigramu (n)
(n) a centigramme
sentigredi (kivumishi)
(adj.) centigrade
sentimita, sentimeta (n)
(n) a centimetre
sepetu, sepeto, beleshi (n)
(n) a shovel
sepetuka (ku-)
(v) to falter
Septemba (n)
(n) September
sera (n)
(n) a policy, ex. a political plan of a party, an insurance document
seredani, jiko la makaa (n)
seremala (n)
serereka (ku-)
serikali (n)
serikali ya mpito (n)
serwa, surwa, supu (n)
seti (n)
shaba (n)
shabaha (n)
Shabashi ! (kihisishi)
shada (n)

(n) a charcoal stove

(n) a carpenter
(v) to slide, skid
(n) a government
(n) a transitional government
(n) a soup
(n) a set
(n) Copper
(n) an aim, intention, target

(interj.) Wonderful !
(n) a cluster

shaghalabaghala, shelabela, ovyoovyo (kielezi)

shahada (n)

(n) a degree

(adv.) haphazardly

shahawa, manii (n)

shahidi (n)
shaibu (n)
shairi (n)
shajara (n)
shajaraasili (n)

(n) semen, sperms

(n) a witness
(n) a very old man
(n) a poem
(n) a diary
(n) geneaology

shaka (n)
shamba (n)
shambulia (ku-)
shambulio (n)
shamiri (ku-)
shamrashamra (n)
shanga (n)
shangaa (ku-)
shangaza (ku-)
shangazi (n)

(n) a doubt
(n) a field, farm
(v) to attack, invade
(n) an attack, assault
(v) to prosper
(n) celebrations, gaiety
(n) beads
(v) to be amazed or surprised; to wonder
(v) to astonish or cause amazement
(n) an aunt, aunty, tantine

shangilia (ku-)

(v) to applaud by clapping hands and singing ;

(sometimes by adding drum-beats, ululations, etc.)

shangingi slang (n)

(n) a luxury vehicle

shangwe (n)
shani (n)
shanta (n)
shanuo (n)
sharabu (ku-)
shari (n)

(n) festivity, rejoicing

(n) an adventure, a novelty
(n) a rucksack
(n) a comb
(v) to absorb, drink up
(n) an evil tendency

sharti, sharuti, sherti, shurti (n)

sharubu (n)
shatashata (kivumishi)
shati (n)
shauku (n)
shauri (ku-)
shauri (n)
shauriana (ku-)
shavu (n)
shawishi (ku-)
shawishika (ku-)
shayiri (n)
Shehe (n)
shehena (n)
sheheneza (ku-)
sheheni (ku-)
shemasi (n)
shemeji, shemegi(n)
shenzi (kivumishi)
shere (n)

(n) a condition required for doing or

achieving something

(n) a moustache
(adj.) juicy, rich (a soupe or food)
(n) a shirt
(n) an enthusiasm, a strong desire
(v) to advise
(n) an advice
(v) to consult one another
(n) a cheek
(v) to tempt
(v) to be tempted
(n) barley
(n) a Sheikh
(n) a cargo, freight, shipment
(v) to load a cargo
(v) to be loaded with cargo
(n) a deacon
(n) a brother-in-law or a sister -in -law
(adj.) uncivilized
(n) derision, ridicule

sherehe (n)
sherehekea (ku-)
sheria, sharia (n)
Shetani (n)
shiba (ku-)
shibe (n)
shibisha (ku-)
shibli (n)
shida (n)
shifti (n)
shika (ku-)
shikamana (ku-)

(n) a celebration
(v) to celebrate
(n) law
(n) Satan
(v) to eat enough
(n) satiation
(v) to give enough food
(n) a lion cub
(n) hardship(s), difficult condition(s)
(n) a shift or a period of work for groups of workers,
who relieve each other following an established work schedule
(v) to catch, to take, hold
(v) to stick together, unite

Shikamoo ! (kihisishi) (interj.) greeting of a young person to an older one, who

answers Marahaba
shikilia (ku-)

(v) to hold

shikio (n)

(n) a handle, or something to hold by, ex. a broche for hair,

a belt for trousers, a broomstick, etc.

shilingi (n)
shime (n)
shimizi, shumizi (n)
shimo (n)
shina (n)
shinda (ku-)
shindana (ku-)
shindania (ku-)
shindano (n)
shindika (ku-)
shindikana (ku-)
shindilia (ku-)
shindwa (ku-)
shingo (n)

(n) a shilling: monetary unit of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

(n) an encouragement
(n) a petticoat
(n) a pit, hole, - choo cha shimo = a pit latrine
(n) a trunk, source
(v) to conquer, win
(v) to compete with somebody
(v) to compete for
(n) a competition
(v) to shut or close to conclude or end something
(v) to be impossible
(v) to cram, press
(v) to fail
(n) a neck of human being, a dress, shirt; of a test tube (CHEM)

shinikiza (ku-)
shinikizo (n)
shinikizo la damu (n)
shirika (n)
shiriki (ku-)
shirikiana (ku-)
shirikisha (ku-)
shirikisho (n)
shitaka, shtaka (n)
shitaki, shtaki (ku-)

(v) to pressurise (TECH), to insiste on somebody to do something

(n) pressure
(n) blood pressure, - which can be normal, high
(hypertension) OR low (hypotension)
(n) a cooperative
(v) to participate, take part in
(v) to cooperate
(v) to associate, collaborate, include, involve
(n) an association
(n) an accusation
(v) to accuse

shitua, shtua ku-)

(v) to shock, distress, scandalize

shoga (n)

(n) a best friend (women & men), in a homosexual relationship

shoka (n)
shombe, chotara (n)
shombo, vumba (n)
shomoro (n)
shona (ku-)

(n) an axe
(n) a halfcast, a mulatto, a mixed blood person
(n) fish smell
(n) a sparrow
(v) to sew, mend (by sewing); to stitch medically

shonde (n)

(n) 1. a division or breakup of a family due to misunderstandings, ex. for inheritance issues
2. an animals buzzard, a heap of human faeces

shonea (ku-)
(v) to sew for
shonesha (ku-)
(v) to have a dress made for oneself
shonoa (ku-)
(v) to undo something knitted or sown
shoti (n)
(n) a shot
shoto (kivumishi) (adj.) (side) left
shtuka (ku-)
(v) to be startled, shocked
shtusha (ku-)
(v) to shock, startle
shufaa (n)
(n) forgiveness
shufwa (n)
(n) an even number
shughuli (n)
(n) business
shughulika (ku-) (v.i) to be busy
shughulisha (ku-) (v) to occupy or give work to to someone
shuhudia (ku-)
(v) to corroborate, witness
shujaa (n)
(n) a hero
shuka (ku-)
(v) to descend, go down
shuka (n)
(n) a bedsheet
shukia (ku-)

(v) to descend on, to arrive in a big groupe, (ex. in a town)

shukrani, shukurani (n)

Shukran ! (kihisishi)
shuku (ku-)
shukuru (ku-)
shule (n)

(n) gratitude, recognition

(interj.) Thanks !
(v) to distrust, think likely, suspect
(v) to give thanks
(n) a school

shume (n)
(n) a wild cat
shunga, winga (ku-)
(v) to chase birds from fields
shupaa (ku-)
(v) to be obstinate, stubborn
shupavu (kivumishi)
(adj.) brave, firm
shupaza (ku-)
(v) to become hard, harden (mentally, feelings, etc.)
shuruti (n)
(n) a necessity or a must
shurutisha, shurutiza (ku-)
(v) to compel, to force someone to do something
shushushu (n)
(n) an intelligence officer, a spy
shutuma (n)
(n) accusation (s), blame(s), criticism(s)
shutumiwa (ku-)
(v) to be accused of
shutumu (ku-)
(v) to blame
shwari (kivumishi)
(adj.) calm, peaceful

si (kielezi)
siafu (n)
siagi (n)
siasa (n)
Siborio (n)
sibu, tabiri (ku-)
sidiria, kanchiri (n)
sifa (n)
sifika (ku-)
sifongo (n)
sifu (ku-)
sifuri (n)
sigara (n)
Siha (n)
sihi (ku-)
siki (n)
sikia (ku-)
sikika (ku-)
sikiliza (ku-)
sikilizana (ku-)
sikio (n)
sikitika (ku-)
sikitikia (ku-)
sikitiko (n)
sikivu (kivumishi)
siku (n)
sikukuu (n)
silabasi (n)
silabi (n)
silaha (n)
silesi (n)
silika (n)
silimu (ku-)
silinda (n)
sima / ugali (n)
simama (ku-)
simamia (ku-)
simanga (ku-)
simango (n)
simanzi (n)
simba (n)
simbika (ku-)
simbiko (n)
sime (n)
simika (ku-)

(adv.) of negation, - is not, are not, etc.

(n) reddish brown ant(s), safari ants
(n) butter
(n) politics
(n) Ciborium
(v) to tell about future
(n) a brassiere
(n) praise, characteristics
(v) to be renowned for something
(n) sponge
(v) to praise

(n) zero, nil, nought

(n) cigarette(s)
(n) Health
(v) to beseech, entreat
(n) vinegar
(v) to hear
(v) to be audible, heard
(v) to listen
(v) to be in agreement
(n) an ear
(v) to be sad, sorry
(v) to deplore
(n) grief, sadness, sorrow
(adj.) obedient
(n) a day
(n) a feast
(n) a syllabus
(n) a syllable
(n) arm(s), weapon(s)
(n) a slice or a thin piece ex. of bread
(n) an instinct, impulsion
(v) to be converted to Islam
(n) a cylinder
(n) stiff porridge
(v) to stand up(while in a sitting position), to stop
(v) to supervise
(v) to reproach something to somebody
(n) a reproach, jeers
(n) depression, grief
(n) a lion
(v) to be entangled : to be caught in ex. like fish caught in the fishermans net
(n) entanglement, a special relation, ex. to be in love
(n) a big dagger (a large sized knife) usually carried by Massai warriors
(v) to erect something on the ground, ex. iron rods in preparation for building

Simile ! / Sumile ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) Step aside ! / Make way !
simsim (n)
(n) sesame
simu (n)
(n) a telephone
simu ya mkononi (n) (n) a mobile telephone
simulia (ku-)
(v) to narrate, relate

simulizi (n)
sinasina (ku-)
sindano (n)

(n) a narration, narrative

(v) to cry silently
(n) an injection (in medicin), a needle (for sewing)

sindika (ku-)

(v) 1. to extract vegetable oil from seeds

2. to close a door without keys

sindikiza (ku-)
sinema (n)

(v) to accompany, escort

(n) cinema

singa (ku-) (v) to do massage of a body (by rubbing the body, using oil or perfume)
singa (n)
singe (n)

(n) long, straight hair

(n) a bayonet

singizia (ku-)
(v) to lay blame on somebody
sinia (n)
(n) a dish, a platter
sinodi (n)
(n) a synod
sinyaa (ku-)
(v) to wither, weaken, die slowly
sinzia (ku-)
(v) to be sleepy, to dozze off
siri (n)
(n) a secret
siriba (ku-)
(v) to spread a liquid substance on somebody or something
sisi (kiwakilishi)
(pers. pron.) we, us
sisimizi (n)
(n) black ant(s)
sisimka (ku-)
(v) to tingle with excitement, cold or fear
sisimua (ku-)
(v) to excite, stimulate
sisitiza (ku-)
(v) to insist (upon)
sista (n)
(n) a nun
sita (namba)
(num. adj.) six
sita, sitasita (ku-)
(v) to hesitate, to be doubtful
sitawi (ku-)
(v) to flourish, to be in good health; to progress, prosper
sitawisha (ku-)
(v) to grow (plants or other laboratory experimental cultures)
sitiari (n)
(n) a metaphor
sitini (namba)
(num. adj.) sixty
sitiri (ku-)
(v) to preserve, keep secret
skafu (n)
(n) a scarf made of wool , silk or other materials
skauti (n)
(n) a scout
sketi / skati (n)
(n) a skirt
skonzi (n)
(n) a small - sized yellowish bread used for breakfast
skuta (n)
(n) a scooter
slaidi (n)
(n) a slide : for a microscope, diapositives photo
siyo (kielezi)
(adv.) not
soda (n)
(n) a soda
sofa (n)
(n) a sofa
soga (n)
(n) chat
sogea, songea (ku-) (v) to move closer, move to make room
sogelea (ku-)
(v) to move closer (to somebody or something)
sogeza (ku-)
sogora (n)
soka (n)

(v) to move / push things ex. furniture in order to arrange better and create place

(n) someone skillful in doing things, ex. dancing Hiphop

(n) soccer

soketi (n)
soko (n)

(n) a socket
(n) a market

sokomeza (ku-)

(v) to stuff something into a small space ex. the stuffing

of the Christmas turkey

sokomoko (n)
sokota (ku-)
soksi (n)
sokwe (n)
sokwemtu (n)
soli (n)
soma (ku-)
somba (ku-)
somea (ku-)
somesha (ku-)

(n) confusion, a turmoil

(n) to weave using loom; to spin : thread, wool
(n) socks
(n) an ape
(n) a chimpanzee
(n) shoes sole
(v) to read
(v) to move things from one place to another
(v) to read to / for; study
(v) to provide education or technical skills for someone

somo (n)
sonara (n)
soni (n)
sononeka (ku-)
sonya (ku)
soseji (n)
sosiolojia (n)

(n) a lesson
(n) a jeweller , goldsmith
(n) disgrace, shyness
(v) to be low down, to be very sad
(v) to scorn by whistling in contempt
(n) sausage
(n) sociology

sota (ku-)

(v) to move by ones buttocks due to disability to walk,

ex. some of the polio patients

soza / zoa (ku-)

(v) to pick up something from the ground
spaki (n)
(n) a spark
spana, supana (n)
(n) a spanner
spea (n)
(n) a spare part (s)
spidi (n)
(n) speed
spika (n)
(n) a spokesman or spokeswoman
spika (n)
(n) a loudspeaker
spiriti (n)
(n) spirit(s), strong liquor(s)
sponji , sifongo (n)
(n) sponge
springi (n)
(n) a spring, a coil
staafu (ku-)
(v) to retire
staajabu (ku-)
(v) to be astonished or wonder (about something)
staarabika (ku-)
(v) to have good manners
staarabu (kivumishi)
(adj.) civilized
stadi (n)
(n) expert, skillful
stahi (ku-)
(v) to respect, esteem
stahiki (kivumishi)
(adj.) to be worthy, ex. deserving to be respected
stahili (ku-)
(v) to deserve, merit
stahimili, stahamili (ku-) (v) to endure, bare, resist, withstand
staili (n)
(n) style
stakabadhi (n)
(n) a receipt
starehe (n)

(n) 1. an enjoyment, a comfort

2. the answer to karibu when you are welcome

somewhere ex. to eat, drink etc.

stata, stati (n)
stawi, sitawi (ku-)
stempu (n)
stesheni (n)
stima, stimu (n)
stoo (n)
stovu (n)
studio (n)
stuli (n)
subira (n)
subiri (ku-)
subu (n)
sudi (n)
sufi, sufu (n)

(n) a starter (for a meal), a starter or ignition for a car,

(v) to flourish (plants&flowers)
(n) a stamp, a tool for stamping or sealing
(n) a station ex. a railway station
(n) a pressure cooker
(n) a store, a shop, a supplying place
(n) a stove
(n) a studio
(n) a stool
(n) patience
(v) to wait for somebody or for something
(n) mould
(n) luck
(n) wool

sufuria (n)
(n) a cooking pot, a pan
sugu (n)
(n) callousness, obstination
sugua (n)
(n) to scrub or rub strongly
suhubiana (ku-)
(v) to flirt (with somebody)
sujudu, sujudia (ku-)
(v) to bow to, bow before a superior power, God
suka (ku-)
(v) to plait, ex. the hair
sukari (n)
(n) sugar
sukuma (ku-)
(v) to push
sukumawiki, sukuma-wiki (n)
(n) rape plant
sukumia (ku-)
(v) to push toward some place
sukumiza (ku-)
(v) to push, shove
sukus (n)

(n) one of African nice dancing music of Congo origin

sukutua (ku-)

(v) to clean using a brush with a cleaning agent, ex. teeth

sulibisha, sulubisha, sulubu (ku-)

sulisuli (n)
suluhisha (ku-)
suluhisho (n)
suluhu (n)
sumaku (n)
sumbua (ku-)
sumbufu (kivumishi)
sumbuka (ku-)
sumbuko (n)
sumbwi (n)
sumu (n)
suna (n)
sungura (n)
Suni (n)
supu (n)
sura (n)
suria (n)

(v) to crucify

(n) a kingfisher
(v) to reconcile people, beliefs or ideas; to accept
(n) a reconciliation
(n) a draw, an equality ex. in soccer
(n) magnet
(v) to bother, trouble
(adj.) irksome, troublesome
(v) to suffer, be troubled
(n) trouble
(n) a fist thrown at somebody, just like that
(n) a poison, toxin
(n) an appreciated deed
(n) a hare, a rabbit
(n) Sunnite
(n) a soup
(n) 1. a face (of a person), a chapter in a book, a lesson
(n) a concubine or a mistress

suriama, shombe (n) (n) a halfcast, mixed blood

surua, shurua (n)
(n) measles sickness
suruali, suruale (n)
(n) a pair of trousers
surupwete (n)
(n) valueless clothes
susa / susia (ku-)
(v) to boycott
susu (n)
(n) a hammock
suta (ku-)
(v) to allege, confront, refute
suti (n)
(n) a suit
suuza , sunza (ku-)
(v) to rinse
swaga (ku-)
(v) to drive cattle
swahibu (n)
(n) a friend
swala,swalapwala, swara (n)
(n) a gazelle
swali , sali (ku-)
(n) to pray
swali (n)
(n) a question
sweta (n)
(n) a sweater, a pullover
swichi (n)
(n) a switch, - ex. the one to control devices radio, HiFi chain

taa (n)
(n) a lamp
taabani (kielezi)
(adv.) in bad condition
taabika (ku-)
(v) to be in distress, suffer
taabisha (ku-)
(v) to cause suffering, trouble
taabu (n)
(n) distress, trouble
taadhima (n)
(n) respect
taahira (n)
(n) mental retardness
taaluma (n)
(n) a profession
taarabu (n)
(n) taarab : music with melody and origin from the East African coast
taarifa (n)
(n) an information, message, report
taasisi (n)
(n) an institute
tabaka (n)
(n) caste, social class; geological stratum in rocks
tabaruku (ku-)
(v) to bless, to congregate for prayer
tabasamu (ku-)
(v) to smile
tabasamu (n)
(n) a smile
tabawali (ku-)
(v) to relieve oneself (urine, faeces)
tabenakulo (n)
(n) a tabernacle
tabia (n)
(n) the natural conduct of living things
tabibu (n)
(n) a healer, doctor
tabiri (n)
(n) to forecast, foretell
tabu (n)
(n) distress, misery
tadi (ku-)
(v) to offend, transgress
tafadhali (kielezi)
(adv.) please
tafadhalisha (ku-) (v) to request kindly
tafakari (ku-)
(v) to meditate, make a reflexion, think
tafiti (ku)
(v) to investigate or do a research on something

tafrija (n)
tafsiri (ku-)
tafsiri (n)
tafuna (ku-)
tafuta (ku-)
taga (ku-)
tahadhari (n)
tahakiki (ku- )
tahamaki (ku-)
tahariri (n)
taharuki (n)
tahayuri (n)
tahini (ku-)
tahiniwa (ku-)
tahiri (ku-)
tahiriwa (ku-)
tai (n)
Taifa (n)
taifisha (ku-)
taifodi (n)
taipu (ku-)
taipureta (n)
tairi (n)

(n) a reception, a party

(v) to translate a text, from one language into another
(n) a translated result
(v) to chew (food), to spend (money) lavishly
(v) to look, or search for
(v) to lay (eggs)
(n) care, precaution
(v) to criticize, review
(v) to be upset
(n) editorial comments, ex. in a newspaper
(n) anxiety, excitement
(n) humiliation
(v) to test, examinate
(v) to be tested, to pass an examination
(v) to circumcise
(v) to be circumsized
(n) an eagle (a bird); a tie
(n) a Nation
(v) to nationalize so as to benefit to all nationals of a country
(n) typhoid
(v) to type
(n) a typewritter
(n) a tyre

taja (ku-)
(v) to mention
taji (n)
(n) a crown
tajiri (n)
(n) a rich person
tajirika (ku-)
(v) to become rich
tajirisha (ku-)
(v) to enrich or make someone rich
taka (ku-)
(v) to want, wish
takasa (ku-)
(v) to cleanse, purify
taka, takataka (n)
(n) garbage, filth,rubbish, waste
- takatifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) Holy
takata (ku-)
(v) to be clean
takia (ku-)
(v) to wish somebody something (bad or good)
tako, matako (n)
(n) buttocks
takriban, takribani (kielezi)
(adv.) about, almost
takrima (n)
(n) hospitality, reception
taksiri (n)
(n) crime
takwimu (n)
(n) statistics
talaka (n)
(n) a divorce
talii (ku-)
(v) to tour as a tourist, travel and visit places
taliki (ku-)
(v) to give a divorce
tama (n)
(n) cheek (s)
tamaa (n)
(n) desire(s), wish(es), lust
tamalaki (ku-)
(v) to rule or excercise ones authority
tamani (ku-)
(v) to desire, wish
tamanisha (ku-)
tamasha (n)

(v) to entice, to make another person desire , wish

for something
(n) a concert ( ex. music), a show

tamati, hatima (n)

tamba (ku-)
tambaa (ku-)
tambarare (kivumishi)
tambaza (ku-)
tambika (ku-)

(n) conclusion, end

(v) to brag, boast
(v) to crawl (for toddlers), to creep ( for plants)
(adj.) even, flat, level,
(v) to drawl, say with a dragging voice
(v) to carry out rituals, including offerings to the ancestors

tambiko (n)

(n) ancestral ritual(s), including offering sacrifice(s) to

the ancestors

tambo (n)
tambua (ku-)
tambulika (ku-)
tambulisha (ku-)
tambuu (n)
tamka (ku-)

(n) amplitude
(v) to identify, recognise
(v) to be identified, recognised
(v) to introduce somebody to others or to introduce something new
(n) betel leaf (leaves)
(v) to pronounce or utter some words

tamko / tamshi (n)

(n) 1. a declaration, a pronouncement

2. prononciation

tamthilia (n)
- tamu (kivumishi)
tanabahi (ku-)

(n) a drama play (in theater)

(adj.) delicious, sweet
(v) to become aware, realise

tanabahisha (ku-)
tanbihi (n)
tanda (ku-)
tandaza (ku-)
tandika (ku-)
tandiko (n)
tandu (n)
tangamana (ku-)
tangamano (n)
tangatanga (ku-)
tangawizi (n)
tangaza (ku-)
tangazo (n)
tangi / tanki (n)
tango (n)
tangu (kiunganishi)
tangua (ku-)
tangulia (ku-)
tani (n)
tania (ku-)
tano (namba)
tanua (ku-)
tanuka (ku-)
tanuru (n)
tanzi (n)
tanzia, taazia (n)
tanzua (ku-)
tanzuka (ku-)

(v) to alert someone, remind

(n) an endnote, footnote
(v) to spread out
(v) to spread something out
(v) to arrange something, (ex. a bed)
(n) bedding material (bedsheets, covers, pillows etc.)
(n) centipede(s)
(v) to be together
(n) togetherness
(v) to wander, to walk aimelessly
(n) ginger
(n) to announce or make public
(n) an advertisement, notice or a publication
(n) a tank, - container for liquids, fluids; a military tank
(n) a cucumber
(conj.) since
(v) to annulate, abolish, cancel; to declare something nul, void
(v) to precede, go in front of, be ahead of
(n) a ton, 1000 kg
(v) to joke with, to tease, to make fun (of someone)
(num. adj) five
(v) to dilate, expand (metals)
(v) to open wide, expand, extend (ex. metals)
(n) a furnace,
(n) a slipknot, loop
(n) death news (a column in a newspaper or in a magazine
(v) to solve a problem, a puzzle
(v) to be clarified, solved

tapakaa (ku-)
tapanya (ku-)
tapatapa (ku-)
tapeli ku-)
tapika (ku-)
tarafa (n)
taraji (ku-)
tarajia (ku-)
tarajio (n)
tarakilishi, kompyuta (n)
tarakimu (n)
taratibu (n)
taratibu (kivumishi)
tarehe (n)
tarishi (n)
tarumbeta (n)
tasa (kivumishi)
tashwishi, tashiwishi (n)
taslimu (n)
taswira (n)
tata (kivumishi)
tatanisha (ku-)
tatanua (ku-)
tatarika (ku-)
tathmini (ku-)
tathmini (n)
tatizo (n)
tatu (namba)
tatua (ku-)
taulo (n)
tauni (n)
tausi (n)
tawa (ku-)
tawadha (ku-)

tawala (ku-)
tawanya (ku-)
tawanyika (ku-)
tawaza (ku-)

(v) to be scattered all over

(v) to scatter about kutapanya fedha = to squander money

(v) to be unsure, confused, dissipated

(v) to cheat, to trick
(v) to vomit
(n) a county, division
(v) to hope, intend
(v) to expect or hope for (ex. to receive good news)
(n) expectation
(n) a computer
(n) numeral (s)
(n) process, procedure(s)
(adj.) orderly
(n) a given date
(n) a messenger
(n) a trumpet
(adj.) barren
(n) a doubt
(n) cash
(n) an image, a picture

(adj.) problematic (al)

(v) to confuse
(v) to disentangle
(v) to crackle, rattle; to make a metallic noise
(v) to evaluate
(n) an evaluation
(n) a problem
(num. adj.) three
(v) to solve (un problem)
(n) a towel
(n) plague
(n) a peacock
(v) to live in seclusion, ex. nuns
(v) 1. to make absolutions just before prayers (Muslims)
2. to wash oneself after defeacating
(less done nowadays because of different sickness)
(v) to dominate, govern, rule
(v) to scatter (people, things)
(v) to disperse, go away, to be scattered
(v) to instal somebody as a ruler OR name somebody for an
important public work

tawi (n)
(n) a branch (ex. of a tree, railway, company, bank)
taya (n)
(n) a cheekbone, a jaw
tayari (kivumishi)
(adj.) ready
tayarisha (ku-)
(v) to prepare, make ready
tazama / tizama (ku-) (v) to glance or look at, examine, see
tazamia (ku-)
(v) to anticipate, expect or hope for; to be pregnant

tega (ku-)

(v)1. to set a trap (for catching animals)

2. to set (orally) a puzzle (for play in a group)

tegemea (ku-)
tegemeo (n)
tegemeza (ku-)
tegemezi (n)

(v) to depend on
(n) a support
(v) to support with
(n) a dependant

tegua (ku-)

(v) to let go, to open a trap; to solve an enigma or a puzzle

teguka (ku-)

(v) to be sprained, to hurt ones limbs by an accident, ex. falling down

teka (ku-)

(v) 1. to draw something watery from somewhere ex. water

2. to make someone a captive ex. hostages

teke (n)
(n) a kick
tekeleza (ku-)
(v) to execute, fulfill, implement, realize
tekelezo (n)
(v) an execution, an implementation
tekenya (ku-)
(v) to tickle
teketea (ku-)
(v) to be totally devastated
teketeke (kivumishi) (adj.) soft, very tender
teketeza (ku-)
(v) to consume, devastate
teknolojia (n)
(n) technology
teksi (n)
(n) TAXI
tele (kivumishi)
(adj.) abundant
teleka (ku-)
(v) to put a filled cooking pot on fire (while cooking, using firewood
telekeza (ku-)
(v) abandon
telemsha, teremsha (ku-)
(v) to let something come down
televisheni, luninga, runinga (n)
(n) a TV set
teleza (ku-)
(v) to slip
tema (ku-)
(v) to spit out
tembe (n)
(n) medical tablet (s), a gravestone or other commemorative
stone; a piece or a bar of soap
tembea (ku-)
(v) to walk
tembelea (ku-)
(v) to visit somebody or something
tembeza (ku-)
tembo (n)
tena (kielezi)
tenda (ku-)
tenda, zabuni (n)
tende (n)

(v) 1. to hawk something or a service

2. to help a person walk, or visite something with him or her
(n) 1. an elephant
2. palm wine
(adv.) again, once again
(v) to act, to do
(n) a tender (business)
(n) 1. a date fruit
2. the elephantiasis disease

tendea (ku-)
tendo (n)
tenga (ku-)
tenga (n)
tengana (ku-)
tenganisha (ku-)
tengemaa (ku-)
tengeneza (ku-)
tengenezo (n)
tengua (ku-)
tenisi (n)

(v) to do something good or bad to somebody

(n) an action
(v) to set aside
(n) a big storage basket made of bamboo sicks
(v) to separate from each other
(v) to diconnect, to separate people or things from one another
(v) to be complete, in order
(v) to make, invent, repair, ex. furniture
(n) a repair
(v) to cancel, nullify
(n) tennis

teremka (ku-)

(v) 1. to descend
2. to disembark/ down from a vehicle ex. a bus, a car

teremsha (ku-)
tesa (ku-)
teseka (ku-)
teso (n)
teta (ku-)
tetea (ku-)
tetema, tetemeka (ku-)
tetemeko (n)
tetemeko la ardhi (n)
tetesi (n)

(v) to bring something down

(v) to afflict, persecute; slang: kujitesa = to enjoy oneself
(v) to suffer
(n) an affliction, a suffering
(v) to backbite, slander
(v) to defend, plead for
(v) to shake, to shiver (from colds, fever, fear, etc.)
(n) trembling (body), quavering (voice), fluttering (leaves),
flickering (light)
(n) an earthquake
(n) a hearsay, rumour

teto (n)
(n) a gossip, slander
teua (ku-)
(v) to appoint, select
tezi (n)
(n) toncil(s)
thabiti (kivumishi)
(adj.) firm
thamani (n)
(n) value
thamini (ku-)
(v) to value, esteem
thelathini, thalathini (namba)
(num. adj.) thirty
theluji (n)
(n) snow
theluthi, thuluthi (n)
(n) one third
themanini, thamanini (namba) (num. adj.) eighty
themometa (n)
(n) a thermometer
thenashara (n)
(n) twelve
theolojia, tauhidi (n) (n) theology
thibitisha (ku-)
(v) to affirm, give evidence, prove
thibitisho (n)
(n) a confirmation, proof
thieta (n)
(n) theater
thubutu (ku-)
(v) to dare, to venture
thumni (n)
(n) fifty cents or half of the tanzanian shilling
tia (ku-)
(v) fo put in
tiara (n)
(n) a crown
tia-saini (ku-)
(v) to approve, to endorse, ex. a cheque
tiba (n)
(n) a cure
tibu (ku-)
(v) to treat medically
tibua (ku-)
(v) to arouse, stir up, revive (ex. courage)
tifua (ku-)
(v) to dig out, plough

tifutifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) dusty
tii (ku-)
(v) to obey
tii amri (ku-)
(v) to submit or surrender oneself to his/her superiors
tiifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) obedient, submissive
tijara (n)
(n) a profit, surplus
tiketi (n)
(n) a ticket
Tiki (n)
(n) a polynesien statue representing God (i.e a Polynesian God)
tikisa, tingisha (ku-)
(v) to shake in order to mix something well
tikisika (ku-)
(v) to be shaken
tikiti, tikitimaji (n)
(n) a watermelon
tikitiki (kielezi)
(adj.) unstable
timamu (kivumishi)
(adj.) normal, sane, reasonable
timbi (n)
(n) a bracelet
timia (ku-)
(v) to be complete
- timilifu (kivumishi)
(adj.) perfect
timiza (ku-)
(v) to fulfill
timu (n)
(n) a team
timua (ku-)
(v) to chase somebody without management
tindikali (n)
(n) an acid (CHEM)
tindikiwa (ku-)
(v) to be short of
tindo (n)
(n) a chisel
tipwatipwa (kivumishi) (adj.) soft and plump
tiririka (ku-)
(v) to flow, truckle
tisa (namba)
(num. adj.) nine
tisha (ku-)
(v) to frighten, scare
tishika (ku-)
(v) to be frightened terrified
tishio (n)
tisini (namba)
titi (n)
toa (ku-)

(n) a threat
(num. adj.) ninety or quatre-vingt-dix
(n) a breast
(v) 1. to produce, put forth
2. to carry out the arithmetic operation of substraction

toba (n)
(n) repetance
tobo (n)
(n) a hole
toboa (ku-)
(v) to bore a hole through a place
toboka (ku-)
(v) to have a hole, ex. a basket
tochi (n)
(n) a torch, - electrically chargable or with batteries
tofaa, tufaa, tufaha (n)
(n) an apple
tofali, tufali (n)
(n) a brick
tofauti, tafauti (n)
(n) a difference
tofauti, tafauti (kivumishi)
(adj.) different
tofautiana, tafautiana (ku-)
(v) to differ in aspects or opinions
tofautisha, tafautisha (ku-)

(v) to differentiate or make a difference in -between..(ideas, things)

toga (ku-)

(v) to pierce or make small hole(s), ex. those made at ears

and used for earrings

tohara (n)
tohoa (ku-)

(n) circumcision
(v) to coin or search for new words

toka (ku-)
tokana na (n)
tokea (ku-)
tokeo (n)
tokeza (ku-)
tokomea (ku-)
tokomeza (ku-)
tokota (ku-)
tolea (ku-)
toleo (n)
tolewa (ku-)
tomasa (ku-)
tomba (ku-)
tombana (ku-)
tombola (n)
tone (n)
tonesha (ku-)
tonge (n)
tongo (n)

(v) to come out, go out

(n) because of
(v) to appear, to come from
(n) an outcome, a score, a result
(v) to be noticeable (people), to stick out (things)
(v) to disappear
(v) to destroy, decimate, eliminate
(v) to boil
(v) to offer something to God or to the charity organisations
(n) a copy of a newspaper, magazine
(v) to be offered
(v) to press gently
(v) to fuck, to have sex
(v) to copulate or have sex with someone
(n) a tombola, lottery
(n) a drop
(v) to touch an injured place in ones body; to revive unpleasant memories

(n) a small ball of food

(n) a discharge from an eye

tongoa (ku-)

(v) to explain something clearly, with examples

tongoza (ku-)

(v) to seduce a woman or a man, to make advances in order

to obtain sexual favours from somebody

tope (n)
(n) mud
*topetope, tomoko (n)
Torati (n)

(n) Torah : the first five books of the Holy Bible, and the most
important in Judaism

toridhia (ku-)
(v) to disapprove
toroka (ku-)
(v) to run away, to escape from (ex. from prison)
toroli (n)
(n) a wheelbarrow, trolley
torosha (ku-)
(v) to kidnap or take someone (people) and run away with
tosa (ku-)
(v) to plunge into, to dive, to fall into
tosha (kivumishi)
(adj.) enough
tosheka (ku-)
(v) to be satisfied
tosheleza (ku-)
(v) to satisfy (needs)
tosi / tosti (n)
(n) toasted bread, a toast
totama (ku-)
(v) to squat
totoa (ku-)
(v) to hatch out
totoro (n)
(n) a complete darkness
tovu (kielezi)
(adv.) mannerless
tovuti, kurasa pembuzi (n)
(n) a website
towashi (n)
(n) an eunuch
toweka (ku-)
(v) to disappear, vanish
toza (ku-)
(v) to impose levy, taxes

trafiki (n)

transfoma (n)
trekta (n)
trela (n)
treni (n)
tropiki (n)
tu (kielezi)
tua (ku-)
tuama (ku-)
tubu (ku-)
tufani (n)
tufe (n)
tuhuma (n)
tuhumiwa (ku-)
tuhumu (ku-)
tui, tuwi (n)
tukana (ku-)
tukia, tokea (ku-)
tukio (n)
tukufu (kivumishi)
tukuka (kivumishi)
tukutu (kivumishi)
tukuza (ku-)
tuli (kielezi)
tulia (ku-)
tulivu (kivumishi)
tuliza (ku-)
tulizana (ku-)
tulizo (n)
tuma (ku-)
tumaini (ku-)
tumbaku (n)
tumbili, tumbiri (n)
tumbo (n)
tumbua (ku-)
tumbuiza (ku-)
tumbuizo (n)
tumbukia (ku-)
tumbukiza (ku-)
tume (n)
tumia (ku-)
tumika (ku-)
tumikia (ku-)
tumikisha (ku-)
tuna (ku-)
tunda (n)
tundika (ku-)

(n) traffic
1. vehicles : traffic
2. a traffic in unauthorized items or illegal trade
(n) a transfomer
(n) a tractor
(n) a trailler, - a vehicle for living in (a caravane), or for circus
(n) a train
(n) tropic(s)
(adv.) only, just
(v) to land ex. an airplane
(v) to precipitate
(v) to repent
(n) a hurricane, storm, typhoon
(n) a globe (a global or Earth shape)
(n) allegation(s), suspicion(s), doubts
(v) to be suspected (of)
(v) to suspect, to distrust
(n) coconut milk
(v) to insult (orally or by writing), to abuse (insult indirectly)
(v) to happen
(n) an occassion, event
(adj.) glorious
(adj.) exalted
(adj.) mischievous, naughty, playful
(v) to worship
(adv.) calm
(v) to be calm
(adj.) peaceful
(v) to calm down somebody or people, to console
(v) to comfort one another
(n) a consolation, comfort
(v) to send
(v) to hope
(n) tobacco
(n) monkey (s) who fly using tree branches as well as creepers
(n) stomach
(v) to cut open
(v) to entertain
(n) an amusement, entertainement, ex. a show
(v) to fall into something, ex. into a water well
(v) to make fall or drop into something
(n) a commission, committee, delegation
(v) to use, employ, utilize
(v) to be used
(v) to serve or work for somebody, a company, firm etc.
(v) to enslave someone and make him or her work for you by force
(v) to puff / swell out
(n) a fruit
(v) to hang

tundu (n)
tunga (ku-)
tungika (ku-)
tungo (n)
tungua (ku-)
tunu (adj.)
tunu, tuzo (n)
tunukia, tuza (ku-)
tunza (ku-)
tunzo (n)
tupa (ku-)
tupa (n)
tupatupa (ku-)
tupia (ku-)
- tupu (kivumishi)
tura (n)
turubai, turubali (n)

(n) a hole
(v) to compose
(v) to hang up
(n) a composition, an essay
(v) to shoot and take something down from the sky, ex. a bird.
(adj.) rare
(n) a compensation, an award, a rarity
(v) to award (a prize)
(v) to take care
(n) care
(v) to throw away
(n) a file for sharpening metallic tools ex. knives
(v) to huddle
(v) to throw at
(adj.) empty, tedious, meaningless
(n) a wild tomato appreciated much for its acidity
(n) canvas a resistant material against bad
weather, (appreciated for tents

turufu (n)
(n) a veto
tusi (n)
(n) an insult, injury
tuta (n)
(n) a terrace on hillside
tutika (ku-)
(v) to pile up
twaa (ku-)
(v) to pick up, lift up and carry away
twanga (ku-)
(v) to pound grain by using a mortar and a pestle
tweka, twika, twisha (ku-)
(v) to put a load on someones head
tweta (ku-)
twiga (n)
tyubu (n)

(v) to gasp, to puff, to pant or breath fast after making an effort

(n) a giraffe
(n) a tube, cylinder, container (used in scientific laboratories)

ua (n)
ua (ku-)
uadhimishaji (n)
uadilifu (n)
uadui (n)
uainisho (n)

(n) a flower, compound, courtyard

(v) to kill, murder somebody or living species
(n) commemoration of
(n) diligence, integrity
(n) enmity
(n) divination

uajenti (n)
(n) agency
uajiri (n)
(n) employment
ualimu (n)
(n) the teaching profession
uamana (n)
(n) trusteeship of an institution
uambukizaji (n)
(n) a contamination, the infectiousness part of a sickness
uaminifu (n)
(n) faithfullness, loyalty, truth, originality
uamuzi (n)
(n) judgement, decision
uanachama (n) (n) membership of an association, organization, a political party, etc.
uanafunzi (n)
(n) studentship
uanamaji (n)
(n) seamanship
uanasheria (n)
(n) lawyership
uanazuoni (n)
(n) scholarship
uandikaji (n)
(n) pen - manship
uandikishaji (n)
(n) registration
uandishi (n)
(n) writing work
uandishi wa habari (n) (n) journalism
uangalifu (n)
(n) care, attention
uangavu (n)
(n) transparency
uanzishaji (n)
(n) establishment
uasherati (n)
(n) adultery
uashi (n)
(n) building, masonry
uasi (n)
(n) rebellion, revolt
uaskari (n)
(n) army recruitement
ubadhirifu (n)
(n) extravagance, excessive expenditure, luxury
ubaguzi (n)
(n) discrimination
ubaharia (n)
(n) navigation
ubahau (n)
(n) brutality
ubahili (n)
ubakaji (n)
ubalozi (n)
ubani (n)
Ubaniani, Uhindu (n)

(n) miserliness
(n) raping
(n) a consulate, an embassy
(n) incense
(n) Hinduism

ubao (n)

(n) a board (for writing ex. blackboard), a board for pinning on

notices and such things, a piece of wood

ubapa (kivumishi)
ubaradhuli (n)
ubaridi (n)
ubasha (n)
ubatili (n)
ubatilifu (n)
ubatizo (n)
ubawa (n)
ubavu (n)
ubaya (n)
ubazazi (n)
ubeberu (n)
Ubelgiji (n)
ubepari (n)
ubeti (n)

(n) flatness
(n) rudeness
(n) coldness
(n) sodomy
(n) futility
(n) cancellation
(n) baptism
(n) a wing
(n) a chest (of living species), a by -side, ex. of an airplane
(n) wickedness, mischief, a naughty behaviour, playfulness
(n) dishonesty
(n) imperialism
(n) Belgium
(n) capitalism
(n) a stanza (musical), a verse (poetic)

ubia (n)
ubikira (n)

(n) partnership in business

(n) virginity

Ubinadamu (n)

(n) Humane

ubinafsi (n)
ubinafsishaji (n)

(n) egoism, selfishness

(n) privatization

ubingwa (n)

(n) 1. championship
2. an expertise, skillfulness

ubishi (n)
(n) dispute, argumentation
uboho (n)
(n) the bone marrow (ANAT)
ubongo (n)
(n) brain
ubora (n)
(n) quality
ububu (n)
(n) dumbness or the inability to speak
ubunifu (n)
(n) guessing
ubwabwa, wali (n)
(n) cooked rice
ubwanyenye (n)
(n) middle classe (social)
ubwege (n)
(n) foolishness
ucha, uchaji (n)
(n) reverential fear (for God)
uchache (n)
(n) rarity
uchachu (n)
(n) sourness, ferment
uchafu (n)
(n) dirt
uchafuzi (n)
(n) dirtening, staining
uchaguzi (n)
(n) election(s)
uchambuzi (n)
(n) classification(s)
uchangamfu (n)
uchane (n)
uchapishaji (n)
uchawi (n)
uchepechepe (n)
ucheshi (n)
uchezaji (n)
uchi (n)
uchimvi / uchuro (n)
uchokozi (n)
uchongaji (n)
uchongeaji (n)
uchongezi (n)
uchoraji (n)

uchovu (n)
uchoyo (n)
uchu (n)
uchukuzi (n)
uchumba (n)
uchumi (n)
uchungu (n)

(n) smartness
(n) a bunch of bananas
(n) publishing
(n) witchcraft
(n) dampness, moisture
(n) humour
(n) playing
(n) nakedness
(n) a bad omen
(n) aggression, provocation
(n) carving wood
(n) slandering
(n) false accusation

(n) drawings, images, sketches, comic strips, geographical maps, etc. (n)

(n) tiresomeness
(n) miserliness
(n) cupidity, desire, longing, passion
(n) transportation
(n) courtship
(n) economy
(n) 1. bitterness

2. labour pains (for giving birth)

uchunguzi (n)
(n) an espionage, investigation, scientific research
uchuuzi (n)
(n) hawking
udadisi (n)
(n) curiosity, lespionage
udaktari, uganga, utabibu (n) (n) medical profession
udaku, umbeya (n)
(n) chattering, iddle talk, gossip
udalali (n)
(n) brokerage, auctioneering
udanganyifu (n)

(n) cheating, in all its forms, including things like duplicity

by fake certificates, imitating signatures, etc.

udenda (n)
(n) spittle
udevu, ndevu (n) (n) beard
udhaifu (n)
(n) weakness
udhalimu (n)
(n) tyranny, oppresion
udhi (ku-)
(v) to annoy, upset
udhika (ku-)
(v) to be angry, upset
udi, ubani, uvumba (n)
(n) incense
udogo (n)
(n) a diminution, smallness (of ones spirit, income, etc.
udoho, udohodoho (n)
(n) to nibble
udongo (n)
(n) soil
udugu, undugu (n)
(n) kinship, a family relationship indicating closeness
uegeshaji (n)
(n) parking a motor vehicle at parc or in a parking lot
uelewano (n)
(n) an agreement
uenezi (n)
(n) spreading ex. news by all public means, including radio, TV, newspapers,etc.
ufa (n)
(n) a crack, in wood, a wall or on the ground
Bonde la Ufa (n)
ufafanuzi (n)
ufagio (n)
ufahamu (n)
ufalme (n)
ufanisi (n)
Ufaransa (n)
ufarisi (n)
ufasaha (n)
ufashisti (n)
ufedhuli (n)
ufidhuli (n)
ufinyanzi (n)
ufisadi (n)
ufito (n)
ufizi (n)

(n) The Rift Valley

(n) clarification, explanations to make things clear
(n) a broom
(n) general knowledge
(n) kingdom
(n) efficiency
(n) France
(n) credentials papers including identity cards, qualifications, references, etc.
(n) eloquence, fluency while using a particular language
(n) fascism
(n) contempt
(n) arrogance
(n) pottery
(n) corruption, adultery , debauchery
(n) a pole for building
(n) gum

ufugaji (n)

(n)1. leaving growing ones beard ufugaji ndevu

2. taming or keeping animals at home
3. livestock caring as a job (agriculture and animal husbandry

ufujaji (n)
ufukara (n)
ufundi (n)

(n) squandering
(n) poorness
(n) craftsmanship, skilled work

ufunguo, funguo (n) (n) key(s)

ufupi (n)
(n) brevity
ufupisho (n)
(n) summary
ufuta (n)
(n) sesame seeds
ugaidi (n)
(n) terrorism
ugali (n)
(n) stiff porridge
uganga (n)
(n) medical profession
ugawaji, ugavi, ugawanyaji (n)
(n) distribution, supply
ugeni (n)
(n) strangeness
ughaibuni (kielezi)
(adv.) abroad , overseas
Ugiriki (n)
(n) Greece
ugomvi (n)
(n) A quarrel
ugoni (n)
(n) adultery
ugonjwa (n)
(n) sickness, disease
ugua (n)
(n) to become ill, sick
ugumba (n)
(n) sterilty
ugumu (n)
(n) hardness, toughness
ugunduzi (n)
(n) discovery, innovation
uguza (ku-)
(v) to nurse a sick person
uhaba (n)
(n) scarcity, shortage
Uhai (n)

(n) Life

uhaini (n)
uhakika (n)
uhakiki (n)
uhalifu (n)

(n) treason
(n) surety
(n) litterary criticism
(n) crime

uhamaji (n)
uhamisho (n)
Uhandisi (n)

(n) Immigration
(n) a transfer
(n) Engineering

uhanithi (n)

(n) in general, it is a weakness and/or lack of means to do

something; impotence (implying lack of means for a man to perform, sexually.

uharamia (n)

uharibifu (n)
uhariri (n)
uharo (n)
uhasama (n)
uhasibu (n)
uhasidi (n)
uhayawani (n)
uhazigi (n)
uhodari (n)
Uholanzi (n)
uhondo (n)
uhuni (n)

(n) piracy, hijacking

1. virtual : of computer materials including programs, video, etc.
2. piracy at sea with real pirates
3. airplane hijacking, and road carjacking
(n) destructiveness
(n) editorial work
(n) moving bowels
(n) animosity, emnity, hatred
(n) accountancy
(n) envy, jealousy
(n) beastliness
(n) a therapeutic method, involving the manipulations of vertebres
(n) bravery, courage
(n) The Netherlands
(n) sweetness
(n) lawlessness, hooliganism

uhunzi (n)
(n) forgery
uhuru (n)
(n) Independence
uhusiano (n)
(n) relationship
uigizaji, uigaji (n)
(n) comedy playing, imitation
uimara (n)
(n) firmness, stability
Uingereza, Uingreza (n) (n) The United Kingdom
uingizaji (n)
(n) importation
Uislamu (n)

(n) Islam religion

ujambazi, uporaji (n)

ujahili (n)
ujalidi (n)
Ujamaa (n)
ujana (n)
ujane (n)
ujangili (n)
ujanja (n)
ujasiri (n)
ujasusi (n)
ujauzito (n)
ujazo (n)
ujenzi (n)
Ujerumani (n)
uji (n)
ujima (n)
ujinga (n)
ujira (n)

(n) organized crime in all of its states

(n) brutality, cruelty
(n) bookbinding
(n) Socialism
(n) youthfulness
(n) widowhood, widowerhood
(n) poaching
(n) cleverness, craftiness, tricks
(n) audacity, courage
(n) espionage
(n) gestation, pregnancy
(n) volume
(n) building, construction
(n) Germany
(n) porridge
(n) subsistence economy
(n) foolishness, ignorance, stupidity
(n) salary, wages

ujirani (n)
ujumbe (n)
ujumi (n)
ujuzi (n)
ukabaila (n)
ukabila (n)
ukafiri (n)
ukaguzi (n)
ukahaba (n)
ukaidi (n)
ukaimu (n)
ukakasi (n)
ukali (n)
ukame, ukavu (n)
ukapera, useja (n)
ukarabati (n)
ukarani (n)
ukarimu (n)
ukatili (n)
ukauleni, unafiki (n)
uke, kuma (n)
ukeketaji (n)
ukelele (n)

(n) neighbourhood, environs, neighbourliness

(n) an errand, a message
(n) aesthetics
(n) knowledge
(n) Feudalism
(n) tribalism
(n) apostacy, sacrilege
(n) an inspection, audit, an official check
(n) prostitution
(n) obstinacy, disobedience, stubborness
(n) acting for (position)
(n) the acidic taste
(n) ferocity
(n) aridity, drought
(n) bachelorhood
(n) rehabilitation or repairs (ex. of buildings)
(n) clercs office work
(n) generosity, hospitality
(n) cruelty
(n) hypocrisy
(n) the genital parts of a woman (vagina)
(n) circumcision of women
(n) a scream, a shout

uketo (n)
uki, asali (n)

(n) popcorn
(n) honey

UKIMWI, UPUNGUFU wa KINGA MWILINI(n)

ukindu (n)
ukingo (n)
Ukoloni (n)
ukoma (n)
ukomea (n)
ukomo (n)
Ukomunisti (n)
ukongwe (n)
ukonyoaji (n)

(n) AIDS

(n) wild date palm leave(s) used for making baskets

(n) an edge, a rim of ex. container, crater, volcano, etc.
(n) Colonialism
(n) leprosy
(n) a corridor
(n) a cessation, an end, a limit
(n) Communism
(n) decrepitude; weakness caused by very old age
(n) plucking : a process for recolting some of fruits, by using a big stick)
(ex, mangoes)

ukoo (pl.koo) (n)

(n) clan, dynasty, lineage

ukopaji (n)

(n) borrowing (ex.money) i.e asking for or taking

a loan from someone

ukopeshaji (n)
ukora (n)
ukorofi, ujeuri (n)

(n) lending (ex.money), i.e accepting and giving a loan to someone

Ukristo / Ukristu (n)

(n) Christianity

(n) vagrancy
(n) arrogance, trouble making

ukuaji (n)

(n) growing up

ukubalifu (n)
ukubwa (n)
ukucha (n)
ukulima (n)
ukumbi (n)
ukumbuko (n)
ukumbusho (n)
ukunga (n)

(n) acceptation, consent

(n) greatness, rank
(n) a fingernail
(n) farming
(n) a conference hall, a verandah
(n) memory
(n) reminder
(n) midwifery

ukungu, unyevu, unyevunyevu (n)

(n) fog, haze, mist

ukuni (n)
ukunjufu (n)
ukurasa (n)
ukurugenzi (n)
ukusanyaji (n)
ukuta (n)
ukuu (n)

(n) a piece of firewood

(n) cheerfulness, openness
(n) a page
(n) direction
(n) gathering
(n) a wall
(n) greatness

ukware (n)
ukwasi (n)

(n) lascivous love, a hyper-sexual drive, nymphomania

(n) liquidity, opulence (talking about wealth)

ukwato (n)
(n) a hoof
ukweli (n)
(n) truth
ulafi (n)
(n) gluttony
ulalamishi (n)
(n) a complaint
ulanguzi (n)
(n) black market
ulawiti (n)
(n) sodomy
ulanzi (n)
(n) bamboo wine
Ulaya (n)
(n) Europe
ulegevu (n)
(n) slackness
ulemavu (n)
(n) disability
ulevi (n)
(n) drunkenness, addiction
ulezi, mbege (n)
(n) finger millet
ulimi (n)
(n) a tongue
Ulimwengu (n)
(n) The Universe
ulinganifu (n)
(n) equation
ulingano (n)
(n) analogy, likeness
ulingo (n)
(n) a platform, a stage, ex. the boxing ring
ulinzi / ulindaji (n)
(n) defence, protection
uliza (ku-)
(v) to ask, inquire
ulizia (ku-)
(v) to inquire into something
ulokole (n)
(n) revivalism in faith (Christians)
uma (ku-)
(v) to bite, hurt
uma (n)
(n) a fork
umaarufu , umashuhuri (n)
(n) fame
umahiri (n)
(n) ingenuity
umajimaji (n)
(n) dampness
umalaya (n)
(n) prostitution
umande (n)
(n) dew
umangimeza, urasimu (n)
(n) bureaucracy
umaskini (n)
(n) poverty
umati (n)
(n) a crowd, many people togethe
umba (ku-)
umba (n)
umbali (n)
umbika (kivumishi)
umbile, maumbile (n)
umbo (n)

(v) to create
(n) create, shape, ex. make pottery
(n) distance
(adj.) pretty
(n) nature
(n) shape

umbua (ku-)

(v) to disgrace or expose oneself or another person

to a scandal or shame

umbuka (ku-)
umeme (n)
umia (ku-)
umiminikaji (kivumishi)

(v) to be disgraced or exposed to a scandal or shame

(n) electricity
(v) to get hurt or injured physically, to have emotional pain
(adj.) pouring

umio (n)

(n) the pharynx or the aero-digestive crossroads in the human body

umma (n)
umiza (ku-)
umoja (n)

(n) public
(v) to hurt / injure
(n) unity

Umoja wa Mataifa

(n) The United Nations, UN (UNO)

Umoja wa Nchi za Afrika, Umoja wa Afrika (n)

Umoja wa Nchi za Ulaya, Umoja wa Ulaya (n)
umri (n)
umuhimu (n)
umwagaji (n)
unabii (n)
unadhifu (n)
unafuu (n)
unahodha (n)
unda (ku-)
undani (n)
unene(n)

(n) African Union, AU

(n) The European Union, EU

(n) age
(n) importance
(n) spilling
(n) prophecy
(n) smartness
(n) betterment
(n) captaincy
(v) to assemble, build, construct
(n) the facts or reasons behind an event, a story, etc.
(n) fatness, obesity; being overweight (for people), being thick (things)

unga (ku-)

(v) 1. to put spices in food

2. to join two or several things together

unga (n)
ungama (ku-)
ungamia (ku-)
ungamo (n)
ungana (ku-)
unganisha (ku-)
ungo (n)
ungua (ku-)
unguza (ku-)
ununuaji, ununuzi (n)

(n) flour
(v) to confess
(v) to confess (something) to somebody
(n) a confession
(v) to merge, unite
(v) to join or unite things together
(n) a winnowing tray
(v) to burn
(v) to burn, set on fire
(n) buying, purchasing

unyafuzi (n)

(n) kwashiokor (a word from Ghana): a severe malnutrition

which affects children, caused by lack of proteins

unyago (n)
unyama (n)
unyanganyi (n)
unyayo (n)

(n) an initiation rite undergone by girls at puberty

(n) savagery
(n) robbery
(n) a footprint

unyende (n)

(n) a big shout or cry made to ask for help, when

someone feels his life threatened

unyenyekevu (n)
unyeti (n)
unyonyaji, ukupe (n)
unyoya (n)
unyumba (n)
unyusi (n)
unywele, nywele (n)
uokaji (n)

(n) humility, servility

(n) confidentiality, sensitivity
(n) exploitation
(n) a feather
(n) the practical side of married life (in all of its states)
(n) hair of the eye brow
(n) hair
(n) baking

uokovu, wokovu (n)

uonevu (n)
uongo / urongo (n)

(n) the salvation

(n) oppression
(n) falsehood, lies, lack of truth

uongozi (n)

(n) leadership
1. a ruling group of people
2. number one in the hierarchy
3. qualities of a chief

uovu (n)
uozo, uoza (n)
upadri, ukuhani (n)

(n) wickedness, spite

(n) decay, including that of a body, plant, tooth, building, society ...
(n) priesthood

upaji (n)

(n) endowment
1. an ability acquired by learning to do things
2. a (divin) gift

upakuzi (n)
upambaji (n)
upana (n)
upandaji wa miti (n)
upande (n)
upanga (n)
upanuzi (n)
upara, upaa, (n)
upasuaji (n)
upatano (n)
upelelezi (n)
upendano (n)
upendeleo (n)
upeo (n)
upepo (n)
upesi (n)
upimaji (n)

(n) loading
(n) decoration
(n) width
(n) afforestation
(n) side
(n) a machete
(n) expansion
(n) baldness
(n) surgery, plastic or aesthetic surgery
(n) concord, harmony
(n) an investigation, spying
(n) charity
(n) a favour, (negative : favouritism)
(n) climax, horizon, culmination
(n) wind
(n) quickly
(n) measurement

upinde (n)
upinde wa mvua (n)
upinzani (n)
upishi (n)
upole (n)
upoozi (n)
upotevu (n)
upungufu (n)
upuuzi / upuzi (n)
upweke (n)
upya (n)
urafiki (n)
urahisi (n)
uraia (n)
urais (n)
uratibu (n)
urefu (n)

(n) a bow (weapon)

(n) a rainbow
(n) opposition
(n) cooking
(n) calmness, docility
(n) decadence
(n) a loss or wastage
(n) deficiency, shortage, lack, inadequacy
(n) nonsense, meaningless words, foolish ideas or behaviour
(n) loneliness
(n) novelty, newness
(n) friendship
(n) cheapness, inexpensiveness, ease
(n) citizenship
(n) presidency
(n) coordination
(n) length

urekebishaji, urekebisho (n)

(n) 1. adjustements, modifications

2. a change of someones attitude or behaviour

urembo (n)
(n) beauty, fashion, decoration
Ureno (n)
(n) Portugal
urithi, urathi (n)
(n) heritage, inheritance
uroho (n)
(n) gluttony
urujuani (kivumishi)
(adj.) violet
Urusi (n)
(n) Russia
usafi (n)
(n) cleanliness
usafiri, usafirishaji (n) (n) transport, transportation
usafishaji (n)
(n) cleansing, cleaning
usaha (n)
(n) pus
usahibu, usuhuba (n) (n) friendship
usahihi (n)
(n) accuracy, precision
usaidizi (n)
(n) help
usaili (n)
(n) an interview, ex. for job or for an article in a newspaper
usajili (n)
(n) registration
usalama (n)
(n) safety
usaliti (n)
(n) betrayal
usambazaji (n)
(n) diffusion
usanifu (n)
(n) standardization
usanii (n)
(n) art
usasi, uwindaji (n)
(n) hunting
usawa (n)
(n) equality
usemaji-fasaha (n)
(n) eloquence
usemi (n)
(n) expression
usengenyaji (n)
(n) backbiting
useremela (n)
(n) carpentry
ushabiki (n)
(n) fanaticism
ushahidi (n)
(n) an evidence, a testimony
ushairi (n)
(n) poetry
ushakii (n)
(n) courage
ushanga (n)
ushari (n)
ushauri (n)
ushawishi (n)
ushenzi (n)
ushindani (n)
ushindi (n)
ushirika (n)
ushirikiano (n)

(n) a necklace, made of beads, pearls, wood, glass etc.

(n) provocation
(n) consultancy
(n) temptation
(n) stupidity
(n) antagonism
(n) conquest, victory
(n) a cooperative society, a federation
(n) alliance, cooperation

ushoga (n)

(n) 1. friendship between women

2. gayness, homosexuality between men

ushonaji (n)
ushuhuda (n)
ushujaa, ushupavu (n)
ushungi, veil (n)

(n) sewing
(n) a corroboration or a proof for the testimony
(n) bravery, firmness
(n) veil

ushuru (n)
(n) customs
ushuzi (n)
(n) a fart
usichana (n)
(n) girlhood
usikivu (n)
(n) attentiveness in listening
usiku (n)
(n) night
usiku (kielezi)
(adv.) at night
usimamizi (n)
(n) supervision
usinga (n)
(n) a flywhisk
usingizi (n)
(n) sleep
usiri (n)
(n) confidentiality, secrecy
uskauti (n)
(n) scoutism
usitawi , ustawi (n)
(n) affluence, growth, prosperity
uso (n)
(n) face
usonara (n)
(n) goldsmith, jewellers work
usoshalisti (n)
(n) socialism
ustadi (n)
(n) competence, dexterity
ustahimilivu, uvumilivu (n)
(n) endurance, patience, perseverance
usufii (n)
(n) holiness
usukaji / ususi (n)

(n) 1. making the african hair-dressing

2. weaving of mats baskets, etc.

usukani (n)
usultani (n)
usuluhishi (n)
usumbufu (n)
usuria (n)
utaalamu (n)
utabiri (n)

(n) a steering wheel

(n) sultanship
(n) arbitration, mediation, reconciliation
(n) bother, disturbance, interruption of peace, trouble
(n) concubinage
(n) expertise, professionalism
(n) a forecast, foretell, prophecy

utafiti (n)
utaifa (n)
utajiri (n)
utakaso (n)
utakatifu (n)
utalii (n)
utamaduni (n)
utambo (n)
utamu (n)

(n) investigation, research

(n) nationalism, nationality
(n) abundance, richness
(n) purification
(n) holiness
(n) tourism
(n) culture
(n) duration
(n) sweetness

utanashati (n)

(n) neatness, smartness of a person (dressing) or of things

ex. neatness of a handwriting

utando / utandu (n)

utangazaji (n)
utangulizi (n)
utani (n)
utapiamlo (n)
utaratibu (n)
utasa (n)
utashi (n)
utata (n)

(n) a web ex. of a spider

(n) broadcasting, radio, TV, advertisement
(n) introduction, preface
(n) an amusement, fun, joke, laughter, pleasure
(n) malnutrition
(n) an arrangement, a plan, a time-table or schedule
(n) barreness, sterility
(n) a strong will
(n) ambiguity, complexity

utatanisho (n)
Utatu Mtakatifu(n)

(n) confusion
(n) The Holy Trinity (for Christians), including God The Father,
Jesus Christ The Son and The Holy Spirit

utawa (n)

(n) monasticism, seclusion with a community life

rythmed by a spiritual retrait, solitude and prayer

utawala (n)
(n) administration, authority
utazamaji (n)
(n) spectatorship, having a passive role in an event
ute (n)
(n) mucus
utekelezaji (n)
(n) implementation
utelezi (n)
(n) slip
utembo (n)
(n) fibre, fiber, ex. the optical fiber
utengano (n)
(n) separation
utengenezaji, utengezaji (n)
(n) fabrication, invention, manufacture
utenguo (n)

utepe (n)
utetezi (n)
uteuzi (n)
uthibitisho (n)
uti wa mgongo (n)
utii / utiifu (n)
utitiri (n)
utoro (n)

(n) annulment
1. normal
2. judiciary (of law)
(n) ribbon
(n) defence
(n) an appointment or selection, - to a job, position, special mission, etc.
(n) a confirmation or a verification of something
(n) a backbone
(n) obedience
(n) fleas, - very small insects which are harmful for the skin
as they cause irritation with itching
(n) running off or leaving without informing your beloved
ones concerning your whereabouts

utoto (n)
utukufu (n)
utulivu (n)
utumbo (n)
utumiaji (n)
utumishi (n)
utumwa (n)
utundu (n)
utungaji, utungo (n)
utungisho (n)

(n) childhood
(n) glory
(n) calmness, Serenity
(n) intestine
(n) usage, handling
(n) service
(n) slavery
(n) mischief , playfulness, troublesomeness, a naughty behaviour
(n) composition, writing
(n) fertilization (ex. of soil)

utunzaji (n)

(n) giving attention to (somebody or something);

or taking care of (people, ideas, things, feelings like love
hatred, tiresomeness, etc.

utupu (n)
uturi (n)
Uturuki (n)
uuaji (n)

(n) nakedness, nudity

(n) an aroma, a flavour, perfume, scent
(n) Turkey
(n) killing of

uuguzi (n)
(n) nursing, taking care of the sick
uundaji (n)
(n) construction by assembling, ex. the marine vessels
uume / mboo (n)
(n) penis
uungano (n)
(n) connection
uungwana (n)
(n) civility, gentiiity
uuzaji (n)
(n) salesmanship
uvamizi (n)
(n) invasion
uvimbe (n)
(n) swelling, tumour
uvivu (n)
(n) idleness, laziness
uvuguvugu (n)
(n) lukewarmness
uvumbuaji, uvumbuzi (n)
(n) a discovery
uvumi (n)
(n) rumour
uvundo (n)
(n) stench, stink
uvutaji (n)
(n) attraction
uvutaji sigara (n)
(n) smoking
uvuvi (n)
(n) fishing
uwajibikaji (n)
(n) accountability
uwakilishi (n)
(n) representation
uwanja (n)
(n) a ground, an open space, a stadium
uwazi (n)
(n) openness, vacuum, transparency
uwaziri (n)

(n) management of ministerial global mission, within a

countrys political system

uwele (n)
uwezekano (n)
uwezo (n)
uwiano (n)
uyoga (n)

(n) millet
(n) a possibilty
(n) ability, capacity, capability, skill
(n) correlation, ratio
(n) mushroom

uza (ku-)
uzalendo (n)
uzalishaji (n)
uzandiki (n)
uzao (n)
uzazi (n)
uzee (n)
uzembe (n)
uzi (n)

(v) to sell
(n) nationalism, patriotism
(n) production
(n) hypocrisy
(n) offspring
(n) parenthood
(n) old age
(n) negligence
(n) cord, thread

Uzima (n)
uzinduzi (n)
uzinifu, uzinzi (n)
uzio (n)
uzito (n)
uziwi (n)
uzoaji (n)
uzoefu (n)
uzuri (n)
uzururaji (n)

(n) Life
(n) inauguration
(n) adultery, fornication
(n) edge, fence
(n) weight
(n) deafness
(n) collection (of)
(n) experience
(n) beauty
(n) loitering, roaming, wandering

vaa (ku-)
vaana (ku-)
vali, valvu (n)
valia (ku-)

(v) to put on clothes

(v) to come to fists in a confrontation
(n) a valve
(v) to dress fashionably or well

vamia (ku-)

(v) to intrude or occupy a place (a country or region)

without a right to do so

vamio (n)
vangavanga (ku-)
vanila / lavani (n)
varanda (n)
vazi (n)

(n) an intrusion
(v) to diddle, garble
(n) vanilla
(n) a verandah
(n) a dress, garment, clothing

Veda (n)

(n) The Veda: the most important holy texts for the Hindu religion

vema vyema (kielezi) (adv.) well

vena (n)
(n) a vein, for people and animals : a blood vessel
vesti (n)
(n) a vest , a waistcoat
veto / vito (n)
(n) a veto
via, fifia (ku-)
vibaya (kielezi)
video (n)

(v) to fade away, to be stunted, ex. a paint, colours,

or light, plants, flowers, sound, memory
(adv.) badly, not well
(n) a video
1. making a video : filming, recording
2. the machine
3. cassette

vifaa (n)
(n) equipment, instruments, tools; ex. what one needs for work
vifijo (n)
(n) applause, cheers, joyful shouting
vigumu (kivumishi)
(adj.) difficult, hard
vikapu (n)
(n) baskets (sing. kikapu
vikorokoro (n)
(n) a bric -a - brack, various kinds of things together
vilevile (kielezi)
(adv.) also, likewise
vimba (ku-)

vimbiwa (ku-)
vingine (kivumishi)

(v) to swell
1. face, limbs ex feet
2. lungs, muscles, balloons
(v) to be constipated
(adj.) different, other, another

vinginevyo (kielezi)
vingirika (ku-)
vinjari (ku-)
vipi (kielezi)
vipodozi (n)
viringa (ku-)
virusi (n)
visha, valisha (ku-)
vita (n)
vitamini (n)
vitimbi (n)
vivu (kivumishi)
vivyo hivyo (kielezi)
viza (n)
vizia (ku-)
vizuri (kielezi)
vocha (n)
vokali (n)
voliboli (n)
volkano (n)
vono (n)
vua (ku-)
vuaza (ku-)

(adv.) otherwise, differently

(v) to roll over
(v.i) to loitter
(adv.) How ? In which way
(n) cosmetics
(v) to roll something into a small ball
(n) a virus (COMPUT & MED)
(v) to assist isomebody n dressing or to dress him or her up
(n) a war
(n) a vitamin
(n) odd actions or an unusual behaviour of somebody
(adj.) lazy, idle
(adv.) exactly (so)
(n) a visa for entering other countries
(v) to lay in ambush, ex. for an enemys convoy
(adv.) well done !
(n) a voucher
(n) a vowel
(n) volleyball
(n) a volkano
(n) a spring bed
(v) to take off clothes
(v) to slash : cut oneself or something; reduce prices
significantly; reduce workforce, budget,charges, etc.

vugumiza, vungumiza (ku-)

vuguvugu (kivumishi)
vuguvugu (kielezi)
vuja (ku-)

(v) to hurl
1. to throw (something) violently
2. to shout violently

(adj.) lukewarm, tepid

(adv.) tidement
(v) to leak, - give out an information which should have remained secret;
dropping of a liquid in small quantities, out of its container

vuka (ku-)
vuli (n)
vuma (ku-)
vuma (n)
vumaika (ku-)

vumbi (n)
vumbika (ku-)
vumbua (ku-)
vumilia (ku-)
vumisha (ku-)
vuna (ku-)
vunda (ku-)
vundevunde (n)

(v) to cross over

(n) short rains, ex. for Tanzania its around November-December.
(v) to be famous or well known
(n) a buzz (of a phone call, an insect, etc.)
(v) to strive for something, to force oneself to do something

(n) dust
(v) to force fruits to rippen
(v) to invent
(v) to bear, endure
(v) to spread news
(v) to harvest, to reap
(v) to rot
(n) fog, mist

vundo (n)
vunga (ku-)
vunja (ku-)
vunjajungu (n)
vuruga (ku-)
vurugu, vurumai (n)

(n) a stinking, unsupportable smell

(v) to cheat
(v) to break, shatter, go against the law
(n) a green grasshopper
(v) to mess up ideas, a talk, things
(n) a disorder, confusion

vusha (ku-)

(v) to help somebody to go (or take something) across

a border, river, road, etc.

vuta (ku-)
vutia (ku-)
vuu (kielezi)
vuvuzela (n)

(v) to pull
(v) to attract, entice
(adv.) rapidly
(n) a vuvuzela

VVU Virusi Vya UKIMWI (n)

(n) The HIV virus

wa (ku-)
wadhifa (n)

(v) to be
(n) a rank (in army, police forces); a position in the hierarchy

wadia (ku-)

(v) full due in time by using a countdown while

waiting for something, ex. a joyful event

wage (n)

(n) the little hairs on leaves of some plants, which, in coming into
contact with skin they make itching, ex. the nettle

wahedi (kivumishi)
(adj.) first
wahi (ku-)
(v) to be in time
wajibika (ku-) (v) to be responsible, to answer for his or her actions; to be serious
wajibisha (ku-)
(v) to make someone responsible
wajibu (n)
(n) a duty, responsibility
wajihi (n)
(n) appearance, personality
waka (ku-)
(v) to burn, catch fire
wakala (n)

(n) an agency, real estate, employment or a travel agency,

matrimonial agency etc.

wakati (n)
wakfu (n)
wakili (n)
wakilisha (ku-)
wala (kielezi)
walakini (n)
wali (n)
Wallahi (kielezi)

(n) time, period

(n) a consecration
(n) an advocate
(v) to represent
(adv.) neither... nor
(n) a fault, blemish
(n) cooked rice, while mchele is uncooked rice
(adv.) in Gods Name

wamba (ku-)

(v) to strech over, overlay, ex. a cowhide

wando (n)

(n) 1. the www or World Wide Web

2. a spiders web or a cobweb
3. argot : a web of lies

wanga (n)
wango, viwango vya ubadilikaji (n)

(n) starch
(n) calculus or computation (in mathematics)

wanguwangu (kielezi)
(adv.) fastly, hastly, rapidly
wania (ku-)
(v) to fight for
wanja (n)
(n) an eye liner
wao (kiwakilishi)
(pron.) they
wapi ? (kielezi)
(adv.) Where ?
wapi, lakini wapi (kielezi)
(adv.) in vain, vainly
waraka (n)
(n) an epistle, a letter or a document of an important declaration
waranti (n)
(n) a guarantee, warranty
waria (n)
(n) a skilled person, somebody really good at doing something
waridi (n)
(n) a rose flower
warsha (n)
(n) a workshop
wasaa (n)
(n) an opportunity, a space, a chance
washa (ku-)
(v) to set on fire, ignite; to irritate, cause itching
wasia / wosia (n)
(n) a testament or will
wasifu (n)
(n) a biography
wasili (ku-)
(v) to reach destination
wasiliana (ku-)
(v) to communicate with
wasilisha (ku-)
(v) to deliver, hand over
wasiwasi, wahka (n) (n) anxiety, doubts, worries
wastani (n)
(n) an average
wavu (n)
(n) a net
waya (n)
(n) a wire, a cable
wayawaya (ku-)
(v) to sway, stagger
wayo / uwayo (n)
(n) a foot -print
wawa (ku-)

wayowayo (n)
waza (ku-)
wazi (kivumishi)

(v) to have the body itch after being stung by certain insects
or after having touched a plant like nettle,
or due to an allergy
(n) worries, problems
(v) to think, imagine
(adj.) clear, open

wazia (ku-)
wazimu, wehu (n)
waziri (n)
waziwazi (kielezi)
wazo (n)
wazua (ku-)

(v) to give thought to (somebody or something)

(n) frenzy, madness
(n) a minister
(adv.) clearly
(n) an idea, a thought
(v) to think deeply

wee ! (kihisishi)

(interj.) Hey, you !

An expression for attracting attention

weka (ku-)
(v) to put, ex. to put children in bed
wekeza, wezesha (ku-)
(v) to enable
wekundu (n)
(n) redness
wema (n)
(n) goodness, kindness
wembamba (n)
(n) slenderness, slimness
wembe (n)
(n) a razor blade
wengu (n)
(n) a spleen
wenzi (n)
(n) comradeship, friendship
wenzo (n)
(n) a pulley
wepesi (n)
(n) lightness, easiness
werevu (n)
(n) cleverness, cunning, intelligence
weupe (n)
(n) brightness, whiteness
weusi (n)
(n) darkness, blackness
wewe (kiwakilishi) (pers. pron.sing.) you
weweseka (ku-)
(v) to move in bed while dreaming
weza (ku-)
(v) to be able to
wezekana (ku-)
(v) to be possible
wia (ku-)
(v) to owe
wifi (n)
(n) a sister-in-law
wigi (n)
(n) a wig
wika (ku-)
wiki (n)
wikiendi (n)
wilaya (n)
wima (kivumishi)
wimbi (n)
wimbo (n)
winchi / winji (n)
winda (ku-)

(v) to crow, jogoo anawika = a cock crows

(n) a week
(n) a weekend
(n) a district
(adj.) upright
(n) a wave
(n) a hymn, song
(n) a winch
(v) to hunt

winga (ku-) (v) to run after or to chase by chase (someone or something) by running after
wingi (n)
wingu (n)
wino (n)
witiri / witri (n)
wito (n)
wivu (n)
wizara (n)
wizi / wivi (n)
wodi (n)
woga (n)

(n) plural, abundance, plenty

(n) a cloud
(n) ink
(n) an odd number
(n) a calling, a vocation
(n) jealousy
(n) a ministry
(n) a theft, a robbery
(n) a ward (in a hospital)
(n) cowardice, fear

wokovu (n)
wongofu (n)
wororo (n)

(n) salvation
(n) righteousness, virtuousness, a good quality
(n) softness, tenderness, indulgence, lenience

yaani (kiunganishi)
yabisi (kivumishi)
yai (n)
yake (kimilikishi)
yakinifu (kivumishi)
yaliyomo (n)

(conj.) that is to say...

(adj.) dry, hard, breakable
(n) an egg
(poss. pron) his, hers
(adj.) logical, true
(n) 1.contents (of a container or a given document)
2. contents (or a guide for a book)

yamini (n)
(n) an oath
yamkini, yumkini (kielezi)
(adv.) probably
yamkinika, yumkinika (ku-)
(v) to be probable
yangeyange (n)
(n) a white reef heron
yao (kimilikishii)
(poss. pron.) their, theirs
yasmini (n)
(n) a jasmin flower
yatima (n)
(n) an orphan
yaya (n)
(n) an ayah, a nurse
yavuyavu (kivumishi)
(adj.) spongy
yenu (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron.) yours
yetu (kimilikishi)
(poss. pron.) our, ours
yeye (kiwakilishi)
(pers. pron.) he, she
yeyuka (ku-)
(v) to dissolve
yeyusha (ku-)
(v) to make dissolved
yowe (n)
(n) a strident shouting
yoyoma (ku-)
(v) to disappear
yumba (ku-)
(v) to sway, to be unstable in a planned mouvement
yungiyungi (n)
(n) a water lily
yunifomu (n)
(n) a uniform

zaa (ku-)
zaliana(ku-)

(v) to bear a child

(v) to reproduce

zaba (ku-)
zabibu (n)
zaburi (n)
zagaa (ku-)
zahama, zahma (n)
zahanati (n)
zaidi (kielezi)
zaituni, zeituni (n)
zaka (n)

(v) to hit, slap

(n) grape
(n) a psalm
(v) to spread fire, disease
(n) a confusion, hustle
(n) a dispensary, or a community clinic
(adv.) more
(n) olive
(n) a religious offering, sacrifice

zalisha (ku-)

(v) 1. to produce products, wealth, services

2. to help to give birth

zama (ku-)
zamani (kielezi)
zambarau (kivumishi)
zamia (ku-)

(v) to drown
(adv.) formerly, a long time ago
(adj.) purple
(v) to dive, stowaway

zamu (n)

(n) 1. a shift for someone (at work, in a group shift sytem)

2. somebodys turn to play in a community game

zana (n)
zao (n)
zatiti (ku-)
zawadi (n)
Zebaki / zaibaki (n)
Zebaki sayari (n)
zeeka (ku-)

(n) an equipment, tool

(n) harvest
(v) to be ready and responsive for something, ex. an event
(n) a present
(n) Mercury
(n) The Planete Mercury
(v) to become old, wear out

zege, saruji (n)

zembea (ku-)
zeruzeru (n)
zeze (n)
zezeta (n)
ziada (n)
ziara (n)
ziba (ku-)
zibua (ku-)
zidi (ku-)
zidisha (ku-)
zidiwa (ku-)
zigizaga (n)
zii ! (kihisishi)

(n) concrete
(v) to be irresponsable
(n) Albino
(n) a banjo, a fiddle
(n) a person with mental problems, an idiot
(n) a surplus
(n) a visit
(v) to fill up a hole or a crack in a wall, on the ground, etc.
(v) to uncork (ex.a bottle of wine), to unstop
(v) to increase, be more
(v) to multiply
(v) to be outpassed, overwhelmed
(n) zigzag
(interj.) to show a direct disapproval on a poor performance, ex. in soccer

zika (ku)
zikua (ku-)
zima (ku-)
- zima (kivumishi)
zimia, zirai (ku-)
zimika (ku-)

(v) to bury someone dead or a corpse of an animal

(v) to unbury
(v) to extinguish
(adj.) alive, whole
(v) to faint or lose consciousness
(v) to go out (ex.fire, light)

zimisha (ku-)
zimwi (n)
zinaa (n)
zindika (ku-)
zindua (ku-)
zinduka (ku-)
zingatia (ku-)
zingira (ku-)
zini (ku-)
zinifu (kivumishi)
zipu (n)
ziwa (n)
zizi (n)
zoa (ku-)
zoea (ku-)
zoeza, zoesha (ku-)
zoezi (n)
zogo (n)
Zohali / Satuni
zomea (ku-)
zorota (ku-)
Zuhura / Venasi
zuga akili (ku-)
zuia (ku-)
zuizi ki- (n)
zuka (ku-)
zulia (n)
zungumza (ku-)

(v) to put out (ex. fire, light)

(n) an ogre
(n) adultery, fornication
(v) to protect by charm
(v) to inaugurate
(v) to come back to ones senses ( after fainting or a shock)
(v) to bear in mind, to think of, observe
(v) to encircle, round up
(v) to practice adultery
(adj.) adulterous
(n) a zip
(n) a lake
(n) a stable, cowshed
(v) to sweep up, ex. rubbish
(v) to get used to
(v) to accustom to
(n) an exercise
(n) a clamour
(n) The Planet Saturn
(v) to shout insults at somebody (in public)
(v) to stagnate
(n) the Planet Venus
(v) to hypnotise
(v) to prevent
(n) an obstacle
(v) to emerge, appear suddenly
(n) a carpet
(v) to talk, speak, discusse, gossip, make speeches
interviews, etc.

zungusha (ku-)

zuri (kivumishi)
zuru (ku-)
zurura (ku-)
zusha (ku-)
zuzuka (ku-)

(v) 1. to surround with endless appointments

2. to turn things around and round
3. to keep someone waiting for months by telling
true lies
(adj.) good, nice, fine
(v) to visit, to make a tour
(v) to loiter or wander about aimlessly
(v) to start some news without proofs or facts
(v) to be confused

KITIMIZO CHA KAMUSI / THE DICTIONARY COMPLEMENT

ABJADI YA KISWAHILI / LALPHABET KISWAHILI
A

Inafaa kuzingatiwa kwamba :

1. Herufi mbili Q na X hazimo kwenye abjadi ya Kiswahili.

2.

Herufi C hutamkwa kama Ch, kwa mfano kwenye matamshi ya maneno chai, chakula.

3. Kujifunza Kiswahili siyo vigumu sana kwani :

i. Wingi wa maneno yake hutamkwa jinsi yalivyoandikwa
ii. JInsia zipo kama katika lugha nyingine duniani, bali usisitizaji wake kwenye
mazungumzo au kwenye maandishi ni hafifu zaidi, kwani onyesho
la jinsia hufanywa vinginevyo
iii. Sarufi (grammar) ya Kiswahili ni nyepesi pia kujifunza, kwani
- hakuna articles, haina mikazo ya sauti (accents) wakati wa mazungumzo
- hakuna alama za mikazo, shadda kwenye maandishi, n.k
iv. Kwenye matamshi, hakuna herufi muhimu kuliko nyingine
(k.mfano H aspir, muet. kwenye matamshi ya Kifaransa);
hakuna matamshi ya kooni, n.k
v. Kutoka fonetiki ya Kiswahili, ni ng tu inatumia pua kwenye matamshi yake.
Wakati mwingine usemi huu unasikika pia kwenye matamshi ya n, ng,na ny.

HATA HIVYO NI VIZURI KUWA MAKINI KWANI :

4. A. Iwapo kwa bahati mbaya wakati wa mazungumzo / kuandika unabadili herufi au

kuzichanganya, maana ya neno inaweza kubadilika kabisa.
Mifano
1

UA (n) = mmea FLEUR na KUUA (v) = TUER

wakati
AU ni kiunganishi = OU, pour indiquer une alternative, une approximation

2 KATAKATA (v) = mincer na TAKATAKA (n)

= des ordure

B. Kama unabadilisha herufi moja au zaidi kwenye matamshi yako, maana ya

maneno inabadilika kabisa, na huenda usieleweke unachotaka kusema au
kuuliza !

Changing a letter for another may totally change the meaning of what you
intend to say to your listeners !

Mifano / examples :
1

HAJA (n) = besoins (surtout le besoin naturel (WC))

MAJI (n) = de leau (n.f)

MAVI (n)

3 SIMU (n) = Un / le tlphone

HAYA (n) = la honte

HAYA !
= Daccord !
= du caca, des excrments

SIMO (v) = Je suis absent-e

KWA KUONGEZA AU KUONDOA HERUFI PIA ...

OU PAR ADDITIONS / OMISSION DE(S) LETTRE (S) AUSSI ...

4 HATI (n) = un document

5 PILI (adv) = deuximement

HATIA (n) = un crime

PILIPILI (n) = le poivre, (lgume = le poivron)

6 TEKA (v.t) = TIRER quelque chose de ...

(n Pluriel :ma- ) mateka = des otages

5. A. BAADHI YA MANENO MKOPO KUTOKA LUGHA MBALIMBALI

DUNIANI :
SOME OF THE BORROWED WORDS FROM OTHER LANGUAGES IN
THE WORLD
1

ADVANSI (n) = an advance

BAISKELI = a bicycle

BENKI = a bank

BIBLIA = A Bible

AKSELERETA = an accelerator
BASI = a bus

BILI A bill (or a note ot expenditure in a hotel)

Also : a bill of law, - tabled before an approval as a law by a government

CHENJI = exchange

10

DANSI = a danse

9
11

DAKTARI = a doctor
DAZANI / DAZENI = a dozen

12

DEPO = a deposit

13

DEREVA = a driver

14

DESIMALI = a decimal

15

DESILITA = a decilitre

16

DIGRII = a degree

17

DIKTETA = a dictator

18

DIZELI = Diesel

19

DRAGONI = a dragon

20

GITAA = a guitar

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22
24

DEMOKRASI / DEMOKRASIA
DRAMA = a drama
EDITA = an editor

Democracy
23

DRILI = a drill

25

EKSIREI = X-ray

26

ERIO / ERIELI = aerial

27

EROPLENI = an airplane

28

FANICHA = furniture

29

FILAMU = a film

30

FOMU = a form

31

32

GESI = a gas

33

GEREJI = a garage
GOLI = a goal

34

GOLIKIPA = a goalkeeper

35

36

HOSPITALI = a hospital

37

38

IKWETA = The Equator

39

40

ISLAMU = Islam

41

42

KEMIKALI = a chemical

43

KONSONANTI = a consonant

45

LIFTI = a lift

44

KWAYA = a choir

HELIKOPTA = a helicopter
HOTELI = a hotel
INSPEKTA = an inspector
JAJI = a judge

46

MAIKROFONI / MIKROFONI = a microphone

47

NUSUKAPUTI = anaesthetic, ex.Chloroform. Of German origin KAPUTT, which gives

- kaputi in Kiswahili ...

48

OVATAIMU = overtime

49

PARACHUTI = a parachute

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53

PENTEKOSTE = Pentecost
REDIO A radio La radio

PEDALI = a pedal

52

POSTA = Post

54

55

SANDAWICHI = a sandwich

57

SAYANSI = Science

59

50

56
58

RELI

= Rail, railway

SAKRAMENTI = a sacrament
SEMENTI / SIMENTI = cement

SIGARA / SIGARETI = Cigars, cigarettes, cigarillos

60

STATA = a starter (for a car)

62

SHULE = a school

63

TAI = a tie

61

Of German origin :

SWICHI = a switch (AUTOMOBILE)

Die Schule

64

TRENI = a train

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TIKITI = a ticket

67

YUNIFOMU

68

KOMPYUTA = A COMPUTER

69

DATA = Data

70

DISKI

VIDEO = a video

66

a uniform

A disk, - hard, floppy, soft etc.

71

DISKETI = a diskette

72

DIVIDIROMU = a dvd-rom

74

KIBODI

76

MENYU = Menu

77

MEZA = a table ( in an office)

78

MODEMU = a modem

79

MONITA , SKRINI = a monitor, a screen

80

PRINTA = a printer

81

PROGRAMU = a programme, a program

82

PROSESA / KICHAKATO = a processor

83

SIDIROMU = a cd-rom

84

73

= a keyboard

75

FOTOKOPI = a photocopy
MAUSI / KIPANYA = a mouse

The word MEZA is of Portuguese origin

SKENA = a scanner

5. B. MANENO YANAYORUDIA / REPEATING WORDS

Ukisikiliza matamshi ya maneno haya utafikiri kwamba mzungumzaji ana
kigugumizi. Siyo kigugumizi, ni Kiswahili ...
En coutant ces mots suivants, lauditeur peut facilement croire quil est en face dun -e
bgue ! Il nen est rien, car ce nest pas un bgaiement en sens propre ou figur, ce sont
des mots en Kiswahili :

BUIBUI (n)

un des habits port par des femmes Muslumanes,

une araigne

CHAPUCHAPU (kielezi)

(adv.) vite

CHEKACHEKA (ku-)

glousser

CHEKECHEKE (n)

(n) un tamis

CHEMBECHEMBE (n)

(n) des cellules dune toute matire vivante, - du corps

humain, des animaux, des oiseaux, des plantes. etc.

CHINICHINI (adj)
DIGIDIGI (n)

prs du sol ou de la surface de leau (dun lac, mer, ocan)

(n) dik - dik
est un trs petit antelope vivant dans des broussailles en
Afrique Orientale et dans le Sud du continent africain

DUKUDUKU (n)

doute (n.m)

ENGAENGA (ku-)

lever un enfant sans punition, sans encadrement

FASHIFASHI (n)

(n) des feux dartifice

GAAGAA / GARAGARA (ku-)

GOIGOI (kivumishi, n)

se tortiller cause de douleur (sur un lit ou ailleurs)

(n et adjectif) fainant-e, une personne faible et paresseuse

HANGAHANGA (kivumishij)

(adj.) angoiss (e)

HOIHOI (n)

(n.f) clbrations

JIZOAZOA (ku-)

se lever et marcher pniblement, cause

de la maladie, vieillesse ou les deux.

JUUJUU opposite of CHINICHINI (kivumishi)

JUZIJUZI (kielezij)

(adv.) rcemment

KATAKATA (ku-)
KEMKEM / KEMKEMU (kielezi)

mincer
(adv.) beaucoup, tout plein

KICHEFUCHEFU (n)
KIFUDIFUDI / FUDIFUDI (kihusishi)

(adj.) sans profondeur, artificiel

la nause
face terre ex. dormir sur le ventre

KIGELEGELE (n)

lululement, hululement (n.m)

KINAGANAGA / KINAGAUBAGA (kielezi)

clairement, net,intelligemment

KIPINDUPINDU (n)

la cholra

KISEBUSEBU (n, kivumishi)

(adj.) prtentieux (-use)

KISIRISIRI (kielezi)

KIWILIWILI (n)

(adv.) secrtement
le torse, le tronc

KIZAAZAA (n)

une confusion cause par des malentendus

KONOKONO (n)

un escargot

KOROKORONI (n)

en prison, en garde vue

KOTEKOTE / KOTE (kielezi)

(adv.) partout

KUMBUKUMBU (n)

une commemoration

KUUKUU (adj)

vieux/ vieille; usag -e

KWIKWI (n)

KWIKWI (n

(n. m) le hoquet
le hoquet

LEGALEGA /REGAREGA (adj)

un manque daffirmation de soi pour des

Personnes, manque de solidit pour
des choses

LENGALENGA (adj)

afflig-e au point de pleurer

LENGELENGE (n)

un durillon

MBALIMBALI (adv)
(adj)

sparment
diffrent - e

MBUMBUMBU / ZUZU (n) un -e imbcile

NUNGUNUNGU (n)
OMBAOMBA (n)

un hrisson
un -e mendiant -e

OVYOOVYO /SHAGHALABAGHALA /SHELABELA (adj)

en dsodre

PESAPESA /PEPESA (v) cligner les yeux en mouvements saccads ou vite

POLEPOLE /ASTEASTE(adv)

doucement, lentement

REJAREJA (adv)

au dtail, (la vente au dtail)

ROVUROVU / YAVUYAVU (adj)

un absorbant, - ex. lponge

SAWASAWA (adv) Correctly, equally

correctement, galement

SHAMRASHAMRA /SHEREHE (n )

des festivits

SHELISHELI (n) a bread-fruit : un norme fruit tropical, vert en couleur,

consomm cr ou aprs avoir t pel et cuit

SHOKISHOKI (n)

un fruit tropical, de couleur rouge, que lon mange cru

SITASITA(v)

faire quelque chose avec hsitation

SULISULI (n)

un poisson de haute mer de la famille de martin-pcheur

TAKATAKA (n)

des ordures

TANGATANGA / ZURURA (v) flner

TEPETEPE /TWEPETWEPE / TIKITIKI (adj) mou, molle
TINGATINGA (n)

VUGUVUGU (adj)

un tracteur XL, utilis pour des travaux sur les chausses

Exemple dun marque : CAT, or CATAPILLER

tide

WASIWASI (n)

anxit, doutes

WAZIWAZI (adv)

clairement (voir KINAGANAGA)

YANGEYANGE (n)
YUNGIYUNGI (n)

un hron
un nnuphar

ZERUZERU (n+kivumishi)

Albino (n+adj.)