Vocab 11 Flashcards
to injure, wound
kujeruhi
air, sky, atmosphere
hewa
constitution
katiba
disgrace, shame, embarrassment, scandal
aibu
power, ability, energy, possibility, capability
uwezo
all day
kutwa
hindrance(s), obstacle(s), difficulty(ies)
kikwazo (7, p: vikwazo)
disaster, calamity, catastrophe, trouble
balaa
aversion, disgust, abhorrence
karaha
greed, pettiness, stinginess
choyo
humanity, personality
utu
value(s), price(s)
thamani
despite
licha ya
entertainment, recreation, amusement
burudani
to take off fast
kutimua
electricity
stimu, umeme
to untangle, unwrap, unroll
kuzingua
to cooperate, join forces
kushirikiana
various, few, several
kadhaa
to recognize, confirm, allow, grant
kukiri
formal, official, legal
rasmi
brightness, light
mwangaza (p: miangaza)
meanings of poa
cool, it’s ok/fine (response to habari or mambo vipi), it’s going well/working well, ok (as in response to a request to do something)
to get cold, cool off, calm, recover
kupoa
charcoal
kaa (5, p: makaa)
stage(s), step(s), progress, action
hatua
point(s), dot(s), mark(s)
nukta
to steal
kuiba
breeding/raising of animals, domesticated animal(s)
mfugo (3, p: mifugo)
dry season(s)
kiangazi (7, p: viangazi)
atmosphere(s), climate(s)
hewa
teaching(s)
fundisho (5, p: mafundisho)
lesson(s)
funzo (5, p: mafunzo)
calculation(s)
hesabu
trial(s), test(s)
jaribio (5, p: majaribio)
to qualify, to graduate
kuhitimu
instead of
badala ya
to join, to subscribe
kujiunga
to join together, unite, work together
kuungana
free (no cost)
bure
to give
kupatia, kupeana
exactly
kabisa, hasa, haswa
to distribute
kugawa
real
halisi
light (as in general)
mwangaza (3, p: miangaza), mwanga (3, p: mianga)
light bulb(s), lantern(s)
taa
winner(s), victor(s)
mshindi (1, p: washindi)
to rule, govern, reign
kutawala
favor, approval
kibali
to choose, select
kuteua
chosen one
mteule (1, p: wateule)
to be chosen, selected
kuteuliwa
same as niko
nilivyo
ability(ies)
uwezo
to be given
kupewa
soul(s), spirit(s), personality(ies)
roho
kingdom(s)
ufalme (p: falme)
Don’t be heartbroken
usife moyo
heir(s)
mrithi (1, p: warithi)
to disappear, go away
kutoweka
to dawn, become daytime, get light
kupambazuka
dawn, daybreak
pambazuko
crown(s)
taji
to hang up
kuangika
to moan, lament, grieve
kuomboleza
wailing, groaning, moaning
maombolezo
to cease, stop, end
kukoma (like kuisha)
use of kuisha
Always for other things finishing, you would not say nimeisha (use nimemaliza)
to put on
kujivika (like kuvaa)
clothing
vazi (5, p: mavazi)
to praise, flatter
kusifu
of old days
za kale (same as zamani)
praise(s)
sifa
to bring something back, return to normal
kurejesha (same as kurudisha)
to be true, not changing
kukweza
firm, resolute, unchangeable, unshakeable
imara
to look, in a very focused and concentrated way
kutazama
victory(ies)
ushindi
old
-a kitambo
complete, perfect
-kamilifu
to bang, strike, hammer at
kugonga
string(s)
kamba
action(s), measure(s), step(s)
hatua
agreement(s), charter(s), pact(s)
mkataba (3, p: mikataba)
argument(s), dispute(s)
mzozi (3, p: mizozi)
furthermore, moreover
aidha
gender(s)
jinsia
to approve, authorize
kuidhinisha
bill (law)
mswada (3, p: miswada)
clear, overt, frank, obvious
wazi
law(s), regulation(s)
sheria
human being
binaadamu
examination, inspection
ukaguzi
announcement(s), declaration(s)
tamko (5, p: matamko)
to be given, published, said, offered
kutolewa
mark(s), sign(s), signature(s)
saini
to invent, fabricate, make up and spread lies
kuzusha
feeling(s), sentiment(s)
hisia
to interrupt, cut short, break off
kukatiza
to threaten
kutisha
community(ies), mass(es), society
jamii
homosexual man
shoga (p: mashoga)
list(s), inventory(ies), register(s), roster(s), schdeule(s)
orodha
prohibition, embargo
marufuku
to be associated with, to participate
kushiriki
fame, grandeur, magnificence, splendor
fahari
width, breadth
mapana
modern, stylish, elegant, conceited
maridadi
to pay a visit
kuzuru
valley(ies)
bonde (5, p: mabonde)
understanding
ufahamu
to transform, turn around, alter
kugeuza
to gather together, assemble
kujumuika
change(s), revolution(s), transformation(s)
mageuzi
expert(s), educated person(s), specialist(s), scholar(s)
mtaalamu (1, p: wataalamu)
beehive(s)
mzinga (3, p: mizinga)
to examine, inspect, survey
kukagua
ministry(ies)
wizara
to become cooked
kuiva
to be eroded
momonyoka, mong’onyoka
erosion(s)
umomonyoko, mmomonyoko (3, p: mimomonyoko)
gentleness, kindness, easy-going-ness
upole
wisdom, foresight
busara
dump(s), garbage heap(s)
jalala
to organize, arrange, form,
kupanga
crop(s), yield(s), product(s), output(s)
zao (5, p: mazao)
to compel, force, necessitate, pressure, be obligatory
kubidi
activity(ies), work, things one does
matendo
to spread, smear on, apply, paint on
kupaka
to put on oneself
kujipaka
fresh, immature, unripe
-bichi
puzzle(s), riddle(s), parable(s), metaphor(s)
fumbo (5, p: mafumbo)
to show mercy, feel sympathy for
kurehemu
to show kindness, help, assist
kufadhili
injustice, oppression, unfairness
udhalimu
to congratulate, greet, cheer someone up
kushangalia
deliverance, rescue, salvation
wokovu
to reveal, expose, prove, make known
kudhihirisha
eternity, infinity
milele
eternal
-a milele
psalm(s)
zaburi
horn(s), trumpet(s)
baragumu (5, p: mabaragumu)
wonder, surprise, amazing time
ajabu
to crush, destroy, grind
kuponda
to throw, throw away, abandon
kutupa
barren land(s), wasteland(s)
nyika (5, p: manyika)
gate(s), entrance(s)
mlango (3, p: milango)
cross(es)
msalaba (3, p: misalaba)
Jesus (another name = lamb)
mwanakondoo
shepherd(s)
mchungaji (1, p: wachungaji)
to sacrifice things or animals
kudhabihu
sacrifice(s)
dabiku
glorious, holy, pure
takatifu
to be complete, perfect, whole
kukamilika
perfection
ukamilifu
grief, regret(s), sorrow(s)
sikitiko (5, p: masikitiko)
to feel sorry for someone
kusikitikia
evil, wickedness
maovu
to worship
kuabudu
warning(s)
onyo (5, p: maonyo)
to honor, glorify, exact
kutukuza
to rescue, save
kuokoa
to be saved, rescued
kuokoka
to bless
kubariki, kubarikia
meanings of wacha
let me do something, stop
calf(ves), young of some animals
ndama
flag(s), banner(s)
bendera
to raise, hoist
kupandisha
to lower down
kushusha, kushua
to fold
kukunja
constitution(s), text(s), declaration(s)
katiba
homestead(s), mound(s), fort(s)
boma (5, p: maboma)
to lead, direct, guide, show the way
kuongoza
to be led, controlled
kuongozwa
to control, manage, watch
kudhibiti
to be controlled
kudhibitiwa
youthfulness, adolescence
ujana
jeans
patashika
explanation(s), description(s)
elezo (5, p: maelezo)
commentator(s), speaker(s), spokesperson(s)
msemaji (1, p: wasemaji)
common
-a kawaida
to lay (an egg)
kutaga
to take an oath
kula kiapo
oath(s)
kiapo (7, p: viapo)
to prosper
kufana
fat, well-fed (animals)
-nono
Combinations of na + pronouns
nawe = with you, naye = with him/her, nami = with me, nasi = with us, nao = with them, nanyi = with you all, nacho/navyo = with that thing
shield(s)
ngao
bliss, joy, peace
raha
to give in, to give oneself, to surrender
kujitoa
to deserve, merit
kustahili
obligation(s), responsibility(ies)
wajibu
enough
basi, -a kutosha
opportunity(ies)
fursa
ability (as in income or ability to pay)
uwezo
to carry on one’s head, to saddle oneself
kujitwika
to pour out, empty, drain
kumwaga
smell(s)
harufu
to come, to arrive
kuwadia, kufika, kuja
to be burdened, to be unable to do something
kulemewa
to collect, seize, charge (as in money)
kutoza
years ago
iliyopita: six years ago = miaka sita zilizopita
to be active, to be busy, to be occupied with
kushughulika
to be involved in
kushughulikia
to summon someone, to call for someone, to retrieve
kuitisha
to keep or place for someone, to put aside
kuwekea
to give oneself, to feign
kujipa
to encourage oneself
kujipa moyo
to inherit
kurithi
property(ies)
mali
reign, rule, administration
utawala
to despair, give up hope
kukata tamaa
ambition, desire, hope, yearning
tamaa
laziness
uzembe
self, him/herself, themselves
-enyewe (mwenyewe, wenyewe)
context(s)
muktadha (p: miktadha)
prohibition, embargo
marufuku
to be prohibited
kupigwa marufuku
drunkeness
ulevi
hope (n)
tumaini
fidelity, devotion, faithfulness
amini
belief(s)
imani
certificate(s), diploma(s)
shahada
to go out (as in light or fire)
kuzimika
gun(s)
bunduki
weapon(s)
silaha
camel(s)
ngamia
to make sad, sadden
kuhuzunisha
to have a responsibility
kuwajibika
district(s), county(ies), province(s)
jimbo (5, p: majimbo)
to bear witness, to be present
kushuhudia
to blame, accuse, criticize
kulaumu
to be admitted to the hospital, to be laid down
kulazwa
development, improvement, expansion, progress, advancement
maendeleo
sustainable development
maendeleo endelevu
to represent, empower
kuwakilisha
kujeruhi
to injure, wound
hewa
air, sky, atmosphere
katiba
constitution
aibu
disgrace, shame, embarrassment, scandal
uwezo
power, ability, energy, possibility, capability
kutwa
all day
kikwazo (7, p: vikwazo)
hindrance(s), obstacle(s), difficulty(ies)
balaa
disaster, calamity, catastrophe, trouble
karaha
aversion, disgust, abhorrence
choyo
greed, pettiness, stinginess
utu
humanity, personality
thamani
value(s), price(s)
licha ya
despite
burudani
entertainment, recreation, amusement
kutimua
to take off fast
stimu, umeme
electricity
kuzingua
to untangle, unwrap, unroll
kushirikiana
to cooperate, join forces
kadhaa
various, few, several
kukiri
to recognize, confirm, allow, grant
rasmi
formal, official, legal
mwangaza (p: miangaza)
brightness, light
cool, it’s ok/fine (response to habari or mambo vipi), it’s going well/working well, ok (as in response to a request to do something)
meanings of poa
kupoa
to get cold, cool off, calm, recover
kaa (5, p: makaa)
charcoal
hatua
stage(s), step(s), progress, action
nukta
point(s), dot(s), mark(s)
kuiba
to steal
mfugo (3, p: mifugo)
breeding/raising of animals, domesticated animal(s)
kiangazi (7, p: viangazi)
dry season(s)
hewa
atmosphere(s), climate(s)
fundisho (5, p: mafundisho)
teaching(s)
funzo (5, p: mafunzo)
lesson(s)
hesabu
calculation(s)
jaribio (5, p: majaribio)
trial(s), test(s)
kuhitimu
to qualify, to graduate
badala ya
instead of
kujiunga
to join, to subscribe
kuungana
to join together, unite, work together
bure
free (no cost)
kupatia, kupeana
to give
kabisa, hasa, haswa
exactly
kugawa
to distribute
halisi
real
mwangaza (3, p: miangaza), mwanga (3, p: mianga)
light (as in general)
taa
light bulb(s), lantern(s)
mshindi (1, p: washindi)
winner(s), victor(s)
kutawala
to rule, govern, reign
kibali
favor, approval
kuteua
to choose, select
mteule (1, p: wateule)
chosen one
kuteuliwa
to be chosen, selected
nilivyo
same as niko
uwezo
ability(ies)
kupewa
to be given
roho
soul(s), spirit(s), personality(ies)
ufalme (p: falme)
kingdom(s)
usife moyo
Don’t be heartbroken
mrithi (1, p: warithi)
heir(s)
kutoweka
to disappear, go away
kupambazuka
to dawn, become daytime, get light
pambazuko
dawn, daybreak
taji
crown(s)
kuangika
to hang up
kuomboleza
to moan, lament, grieve
maombolezo
wailing, groaning, moaning
kukoma (like kuisha)
to cease, stop, end
Always for other things finishing, you would not say nimeisha (use nimemaliza)
use of kuisha
kujivika (like kuvaa)
to put on
vazi (5, p: mavazi)
clothing
kusifu
to praise, flatter
za kale (same as zamani)
of old days
sifa
praise(s)
kurejesha (same as kurudisha)
to bring something back, return to normal
kukweza
to be true, not changing
imara
firm, resolute, unchangeable, unshakeable
kutazama
to look, in a very focused and concentrated way
ushindi
victory(ies)
-a kitambo
old
-kamilifu
complete, perfect
kugonga
to bang, strike, hammer at
kamba
string(s)
hatua
action(s), measure(s), step(s)
mkataba (3, p: mikataba)
agreement(s), charter(s), pact(s)
mzozi (3, p: mizozi)
argument(s), dispute(s)
aidha
furthermore, moreover
jinsia
gender(s)
kuidhinisha
to approve, authorize
mswada (3, p: miswada)
bill (law)
wazi
clear, overt, frank, obvious
sheria
law(s), regulation(s)
binaadamu
human being
ukaguzi
examination, inspection
tamko (5, p: matamko)
announcement(s), declaration(s)
kutolewa
to be given, published, said, offered
saini
mark(s), sign(s), signature(s)
kuzusha
to invent, fabricate, make up and spread lies
hisia
feeling(s), sentiment(s)
kukatiza
to interrupt, cut short, break off
kutisha
to threaten
jamii
community(ies), mass(es), society
shoga (p: mashoga)
homosexual man
orodha
list(s), inventory(ies), register(s), roster(s), schdeule(s)
marufuku
prohibition, embargo
kushiriki
to be associated with, to participate
fahari
fame, grandeur, magnificence, splendor
mapana
width, breadth
maridadi
modern, stylish, elegant, conceited
kuzuru
to pay a visit
bonde (5, p: mabonde)
valley(ies)
ufahamu
understanding
kugeuza
to transform, turn around, alter
kujumuika
to gather together, assemble
mageuzi
change(s), revolution(s), transformation(s)
mtaalamu (1, p: wataalamu)
expert(s), educated person(s), specialist(s), scholar(s)
mzinga (3, p: mizinga)
beehive(s)
kukagua
to examine, inspect, survey
wizara
ministry(ies)
kuiva
to become cooked
momonyoka, mong’onyoka
to be eroded
umomonyoko, mmomonyoko (3, p: mimomonyoko)
erosion(s)
upole
gentleness, kindness, easy-going-ness
busara
wisdom, foresight
jalala
dump(s), garbage heap(s)
kupanga
to organize, arrange, form,
zao (5, p: mazao)
crop(s), yield(s), product(s), output(s)
kubidi
to compel, force, necessitate, pressure, be obligatory
matendo
activity(ies), work, things one does
kupaka
to spread, smear on, apply, paint on
kujipaka
to put on oneself
-bichi
fresh, immature, unripe
fumbo (5, p: mafumbo)
puzzle(s), riddle(s), parable(s), metaphor(s)
kurehemu
to show mercy, feel sympathy for
kufadhili
to show kindness, help, assist
udhalimu
injustice, oppression, unfairness
kushangalia
to congratulate, greet, cheer someone up
wokovu
deliverance, rescue, salvation
kudhihirisha
to reveal, expose, prove, make known
milele
eternity, infinity
-a milele
eternal
zaburi
psalm(s)
baragumu (5, p: mabaragumu)
horn(s), trumpet(s)
ajabu
wonder, surprise, amazing time
kuponda
to crush, destroy, grind
kutupa
to throw, throw away, abandon
nyika (5, p: manyika)
barren land(s), wasteland(s)
mlango (3, p: milango)
gate(s), entrance(s)
msalaba (3, p: misalaba)
cross(es)
mwanakondoo
Jesus (another name = lamb)
mchungaji (1, p: wachungaji)
shepherd(s)
kudhabihu
to sacrifice things or animals
dabiku
sacrifice(s)
takatifu
glorious, holy, pure
kukamilika
to be complete, perfect, whole
ukamilifu
perfection
sikitiko (5, p: masikitiko)
grief, regret(s), sorrow(s)
kusikitikia
to feel sorry for someone
maovu
evil, wickedness
kuabudu
to worship
onyo (5, p: maonyo)
warning(s)
kutukuza
to honor, glorify, exact
kuokoa
to rescue, save
kuokoka
to be saved, rescued
kubariki, kubarikia
to bless
let me do something, stop
meanings of wacha
ndama
calf(ves), young of some animals
bendera
flag(s), banner(s)
kupandisha
to raise, hoist
kushusha, kushua
to lower down
kukunja
to fold
katiba
constitution(s), text(s), declaration(s)
boma (5, p: maboma)
homestead(s), mound(s), fort(s)
kuongoza
to lead, direct, guide, show the way
kuongozwa
to be led, controlled
kudhibiti
to control, manage, watch
kudhibitiwa
to be controlled
ujana
youthfulness, adolescence
patashika
jeans
elezo (5, p: maelezo)
explanation(s), description(s)
msemaji (1, p: wasemaji)
commentator(s), speaker(s), spokesperson(s)
-a kawaida
common
kutaga
to lay (an egg)
kula kiapo
to take an oath
kiapo (7, p: viapo)
oath(s)
kufana
to prosper
-nono
fat, well-fed (animals)
nawe = with you, naye = with him/her, nami = with me, nasi = with us, nao = with them, nanyi = with you all, nacho/navyo = with that thing
Combinations of na + pronouns
ngao
shield(s)
raha
bliss, joy, peace
kujitoa
to give in, to give oneself, to surrender
kustahili
to deserve, merit
wajibu
obligation(s), responsibility(ies)
basi, -a kutosha
enough
fursa
opportunity(ies)
uwezo
ability (as in income or ability to pay)
kujitwika
to carry on one’s head, to saddle oneself
kumwaga
to pour out, empty, drain
harufu
smell(s)
kuwadia, kufika, kuja
to come, to arrive
kulemewa
to be burdened, to be unable to do something
kutoza
to collect, seize, charge (as in money)
iliyopita: six years ago = miaka sita zilizopita
years ago
kushughulika
to be active, to be busy, to be occupied with
kushughulikia
to be involved in
kuitisha
to summon someone, to call for someone, to retrieve
kuwekea
to keep or place for someone, to put aside
kujipa
to give oneself, to feign
kujipa moyo
to encourage oneself
kurithi
to inherit
mali
property(ies)
utawala
reign, rule, administration
kukata tamaa
to despair, give up hope
tamaa
ambition, desire, hope, yearning
uzembe
laziness
-enyewe (mwenyewe, wenyewe)
self, him/herself, themselves
muktadha (p: miktadha)
context(s)
marufuku
prohibition, embargo
kupigwa marufuku
to be prohibited
ulevi
drunkeness
tumaini
hope (n)
amini
fidelity, devotion, faithfulness
imani
belief(s)
shahada
certificate(s), diploma(s)
kuzimika
to go out (as in light or fire)
bunduki
gun(s)
silaha
weapon(s)
ngamia
camel(s)
kuhuzunisha
to make sad, sadden
kuwajibika
to have a responsibility
jimbo (5, p: majimbo)
district(s), county(ies), province(s)
kushuhudia
to bear witness, to be present
kulaumu
to blame, accuse, criticize
kulazwa
to be admitted to the hospital, to be laid down
maendeleo
development, improvement, expansion, progress, advancement
maendeleo endelevu
sustainable development
kuwakilisha
to represent, empower
