Nouns Flashcards
What is the term for ‘chair’ in the provided language?
kiti
What does ‘mtoto’ mean?
child
Define ‘kidevu’.
chin
What is ‘mnazi’?
coconut tree
What does ‘mbuni’ refer to?
coffee plant
What is the term for ‘comb’?
kitana
‘-mpishi’
cook
What is ‘kizibo’?
cork
What does ‘kikombe’ mean?
cup
What is the translation of ‘mtende’?
date tree
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a deaf person.
kiziwi
What is ‘mlango’?
door
What does ‘mlevi’ mean?
drunkard
What is a ‘kitambaa’?
duster
What does ‘mzungu’ refer to?
European
What is ‘kidole’?
finger or toe
What does ‘mvuvi’ mean?
fisherman
What is the term for ‘flea’?
kiroboto
Define ‘mjinga’.
fool
What is ‘mguu’?
foot, leg
What does ‘kivuko’ mean?
ford
What is the term for ‘foreigner’?
mgeni
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a game.
mchezo
What does ‘msichana’ refer to?
girl
What is ‘mlinzi’?
guard
What does ‘mkono’ mean?
hand or arm
What is ‘kipini’?
handle
What does ‘kichwa’ refer to?
head
What is the term for ‘herdsman’?
mchunga
What does ‘kilima’ mean?
hill
What is ‘kiboko’?
hippopotamus
What does ‘mume’ refer to?
husband
What is the term for ‘interpreter’?
mkalimani
What does ‘kisiwa’ mean?
island
What is ‘mfalme’?
king
What does ‘kisu’ refer to?
knife
What is ‘kibarua’?
labourer or workman
What does ‘mwongo’ mean?
liar
What is the term for ‘lid’?
kifuniko
What does ‘mstari’ refer to?
line
What is ‘mdomo’?
lip
What does ‘njusi’ mean?
lizard
What is ‘mzigo’?
load
What does ‘mkate’ refer to?
loaf
What is the term for ‘looking glass’?
kioo
What does ‘kitanzi’ mean?
loop
What is ‘mlingoti’?
mast
What does ‘kiberiti’ refer to?
match
What is ‘kipimo’?
measure
What does ‘mganga’ mean?
medicine-man
What is the term for ‘messenger’?
mjumbe
What does ‘msiba’ refer to?
misfortune
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a wooden mortar for pounding grain.
kinu
What is ‘mlima’?
mountain
What does ‘kinywa’ mean?
mouth
What is the term for ‘oath’?
kiapo
What does ‘mzee’ refer to?
old person
What is ‘kitunguu’?
onion
What does ‘msimamizi’ mean?
overseer
What is ‘mchikichi’?
palm-oil tree
What does ‘mchi’ refer to?
pestle
What is ‘kipande’?
piece
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a pillow.
mto
What does ‘mti’ mean?
pole, tree
What is the term for ‘caravan porter’?
mpagazi
What does ‘kiazi’ refer to?
sweet potato
What is ‘kigae’?
potsherd
What does ‘mfuko’ mean?
purse or bag
What is ‘kidaka’?
recess
What does ‘kifaru’ refer to?
rhinoceros
What is the term for ‘river’?
mto
What does ‘mtoro’ mean?
runaway
What is ‘mtai’?
scratch
What does ‘mtumishi’ refer to?
servant
What is the term for ‘shadow’?
kivuli
What does ‘kibanda’ mean?
shed
What is ‘kiatu’?
shoe (sandal)
What does ‘mgonjwa’ refer to?
sick person
What is the term for ‘simpleton’?
mjinga
What does ‘mtumwa’ mean?
slave
What is ‘mjakazi’?
slave woman
What does ‘mkeka’ refer to?
sleeping mat
What is ‘kidonda’?
sore, ulcer
What does ‘mkuki’ mean?
spear
What is the term for ‘spoon’?
kijiko
What does ‘mtambo’ refer to?
metal spring
What is ‘kiti’?
stool
What does ‘mgeni’ mean?
stranger
What is the term for ‘tail’?
mkia
What does ‘kiko’ refer to?
tobacco pipe
What is ‘kidole’?
toe
What does ‘kitambaa’ mean?
towel
What is the Swahili term for ‘animal’?
mnyama
What is the Swahili term for ‘arrow’?
mshale
What is the Swahili term for ‘baobab tree’?
mbuyu
What is the Swahili term for ‘basket’?
kikapu
What is the Swahili term for ‘bedstead’?
kitanda
What is the Swahili term for ‘beehive’?
mzinga
What is the Swahili term for ‘blind person’?
kipofu
What is the Swahili term for ‘bone’?
mfupa
What is the Swahili term for ‘book’?
kitabu
A fundamental term in literature and education.
What does ‘mpaka’ mean in Swahili?
boundary
Often used in geographical and legal contexts.
Translate ‘boy’ into Swahili.
mvulana
A common term used for young males.
What is the meaning of ‘kifua’?
breast or chest
Refers to the front part of the body.
The Swahili word for ‘button’ or ‘stud’ is _______.
kifungo
Used in clothing and fastening contexts.
What does ‘mzinga’ refer to?
cannon
A term associated with artillery and weaponry.
What is the Swahili term for ‘canoe’?
mtumbwi
A traditional boat used for fishing and transport.
Translate ‘caravan’ into Swahili.
msafara
Often refers to a group traveling together.
The Swahili word for ‘chain’ is _______.
mkufu
Used in various contexts, including jewelry and security.
What is the Swahili term for ‘water-jar’?
mtungi
The term ‘mtungi’ is used to refer to a container specifically for holding water.
What does ‘kisibau’ mean in Swahili?
waistcoat
A ‘kisibau’ is a garment worn over the shirt and under a jacket.
Translate ‘vine’ into Swahili.
mzabibu
‘Mzabibu’ refers to the plant that produces grapes.
What is the meaning of ‘kijana’?
youth
‘Kijana’ typically refers to a young person, often in the context of adolescence.
What does ‘kibarua’ refer to?
workman
A ‘kibarua’ is someone who engages in manual labor or work, often informally.
What is the Swahili word for ‘wizard or witch’?
mchawi
‘Mchawi’ indicates a person believed to practice magic or witchcraft.
What does ‘kilemba’ mean?
turban
‘Kilemba’ is a type of headwear often associated with cultural or religious significance.
Translate ‘trap’ into Swahili.
mtego
‘Mtego’ refers to a device used to catch animals or objects.
What is the Swahili term for ‘wife’?
mke
‘Mke’ denotes a female partner in a marital relationship.
What does ‘mjane’ refer to?
widow
‘Mjane’ describes a woman whose spouse has died.
What is the meaning of ‘mji’?
ton
‘Mji’ can refer to a unit of weight equivalent to 1,000 kilograms.
What does ‘mjeledi’ mean in Swahili?
whip
‘Mjeledi’ is a tool used for striking or driving animals, often associated with punishment or control.
