Vocab 14 Flashcards
1
Q
to avoid, to be cautious, to be careful
A
kutahadhari
2
Q
lawbreaker(s), perpetrator(s)
A
mhalifu (1, p: wahalifu)
3
Q
to teach good manners, educate
A
kuadibu
4
Q
but, rather, moreover, however (b-)
A
bali
5
Q
mind, intelligence, wit (a-)
A
akili
6
Q
disabled person(s)
A
mlemavu (1, p: walemavu)
7
Q
amazement, astonishment, bewilderment
A
mshangao
8
Q
to shake, shock, move back and forth, agitate, disturb
A
kutikisa
9
Q
to be faced with, to be vulnerable
A
kukabiliwa
10
Q
article(s), essay(s), document(s)
A
makala
11
Q
to feel sick, to groan, to fall ill
A
kuugua
12
Q
critical (condition), serious
A
mahututi
13
Q
to inspect, audit, survey, examine
A
kukagua, kuchunguza
14
Q
to plan to, to intend to (kuk-)
A
kukusaidia
15
Q
to strike
A
kugoma
16
Q
to legalize
A
kuhalalisha
17
Q
marriage
A
ndoa
18
Q
Attorney General
A
Mkuu wa Sheria
19
Q
fee(s)
A
ada
20
Q
intention(s), plan(s), purpose(s)
A
kusudi (5, p: makusudi)
21
Q
to inform, remind (kuf-)
A
kufahamisha
22
Q
registration
A
usajili
23
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custom(s), tradition(s), habit(s)
A
desturi
24
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notice(s)
A
ilani, taarifa
25
application(s), request(s)
ombi (5, p: maombi)
26
marvel(s)
kioja (7, p: vioja)
27
plaintiff(s)
mlalamishi (1, p: walalamishi)
28
to stab
kudunga kisu
29
to reconcile, resolve, solve a problem
kusuluhisha
30
solution(s), reconciliation, agreement
suluhu
31
to come to an agreement together, compromise
kuafikana
32
congress(es), rally(ies)
kongamano
33
fortress(es)
ngome
34
majority
waliowengi
35
preference(s), desire(s), proposal(s), recommendation(s), wish(es)
pendekezo (5, p: mapendekezo)
36
to prosper, profit, have an advantage, benefit, be successful
kunufaika
37
to bribe, corrupt, pay (toll or tribute), congratulate
kuhonga
38
to disregard, ignore, not take seriously, snub
kupuuza
39
to agree, consent
kukubali
40
to be coaxed, enticed, persuaded
kushawishiwa
41
committee(s)
kamati
42
council(s)
baraza (5, p: mabaraza)
43
sensitive
nyeti
44
chairpersonship
uenyekiti
45
to be sidelined, separated
kubaguliwa
46
announcement(s), certainty, definiteness, revelation(s)
ufafanuzi (p: mafafanuzi)
47
source(s), foundation(s), beginning(s), origin(s)
chanzo (7, p: vyanzo)
48
extra compensation, discount(s), rebate, increase(s)
marupurupu
49
growth
ukuaji
50
to paralyze, demobilize
kusambaratisha
51
to indicate, suggest, point out
kudokeza
52
to jump over, pass over, step over
kukiuka
53
captive(s), prisoner(s)
mfungwa (1, p: wafungwa)
54
to complete, be complete, perfect, be whole
kukamilika
55
to trap, seize, snare, catch
kunasa
56
headquarter(s)
makao makuu
57
week(s) (j-)
juma (5, p: majuma)
58
examination, inspection
ukaguzi
59
distribution, presentation, issuing, publication, output
utoaji
60
tent(s)
hema
61
reputation(s)
sifa
62
gossip, fiction, propaganda, fiction
uzushi
63
lie(s)
uongo (p: maongo)
64
funeral(s)
mazishi
65
formal, official, legal
rasmi
66
to divide, distribute, share, hand out
kugawa
67
alive
hai
68
life, existence
uhai
69
to complete, accomplish, fulfill (kut-)
kutimiza
70
choice, way out, loophole, escape
budi
71
dead body(ies), corpse(s)
maiti
72
crowd, large gathering
umati
73
to chase, pursue, drive away
kukimbiza
74
abuse, foul language, insult(s)
tusi (5, p: matusi)
75
dawn, daybreak
uchao
76
to slander, insult, expose
kukashifu
77
sabotage, strike(s)
mgomo (3, p: migomo)
78
antagonism, enmity, antipathy
uhasama
79
unit(s), section(s), committee(s), chamber(s)
kitengo (7, p: vitengo)
80
to go around, circle
kuzunguka
81
clinic(s)
zahanati
82
to fire someone
kufuta
83
to preach
kuhubiri
84
to uphold, maintain, perpetuate
kudumisha
85
to grow, increase, enlarge, surpass (kuk-)
kukithiri
86
moderate, medium, average
wastani
87
distinguished, well-known, famous, prominent
mashuhuri
88
faith(s), belief(s), ideology(ies)
itikadi
89
stampede
mkanyagano
90
preacher(s)
mhubiri (1, p: wahubiri)
91
miracle(s)
mwujizi (3, p: miujizi), mwujiza (3, p: miujiza)
92
to be present, to bear witness
kushuhudia
93
ibada
service of worship
94
to disperse, scatter
kutawanya
95
to accuse, charge with something (kut-)
kutuhumu
96
distress, hardness, great difficulty, misery
mashaka
97
female genital mutilation
ukeketaji
98
especially
hususan, hususa, hasa
99
circumcision
tohara
100
table of contents
yaliyomo
101
to owe, to be claimed to be, to be sued
kudaiwa
102
to cause to get, to cause to have
kupasha
103
to protest, fight, not agree with
kupinga
104
stroke (medical)
kiharusi
105
unit(s) (within an organization or institution), section(s), chamber(s)
kitengo (7, p: vitengo)
106
level(s), quantity(ies), social status(es)
kiwango (7, p: viwango)
107
wisdom
busara
108
to be cooled, comforted, refreshed, entertained, relieved
kuburudika
109
clear, evident, obvious
bayana
110
to avoid, to reject
kuepusha
111
to surrender, give up oneself
kujisalimisha
112
advice, voice, expression, opinion (k-)
kauli
113
catastrophe, disaster, epidemic
balaa
114
income, earnings, GDP
kipato (7, p: vipato)
115
defense, guardianship, protection (h-)
himaya
116
beggar(s), rogue(s), bandit(s), criminal(s) (j-)
jambazi
117
to plunder, steal, rape, rob
kupora
118
forgiveness, pardon, salvation
msamaha
119
almost, approximately (n-)
nusura
120
theft
wizi
121
to put in power, in office, inaugurate, ordain
kutawaza
122
natural resource
maliasili
123
to succeed, pass an exam, master
kufuzu
124
supervision, control, authority, direction
usimamizi
125
to be clear, know with certainty, see clearly (kub-)
kubaini
126
to sink, be swallowed up, to disappear
kudidimia
127
dead body(ies), corpse(s), cadaver(s)
maiti
128
to continue, exceed, become greater, increase
kuzidi
129
to pay attention to, worry, care, be concerned,
kujali
130
position(s), stand(s), stance(s)
msimamo (3, p: misimamo)
131
fake, false, artificial, sham
-a bandia
132
to empower, enable, make it possible for
kuwezesha
133
to be robbed, stolen from
kuporwa
134
disabled person(s)
mlemavu (1, p: walemavu)
135
to say
kunena, kusema
136
to close up, cork, plug, block
kuziba
137
clear, genuine, firm, reliable, secure, steadfast
thabiti
138
to be bold, brave, durable, firm, honest, steadfast
kuthibiti
139
trouble, confusion (kis-)
kisanga (7, p: visanga)
140
relief
afueni
141
to entreat, beg, supplicate
kusihi
142
to command, decree, order
kuamuru
143
to obey, submit to, be docile
kutii
144
document(s), certificate(s), credential(s) (h-)
hati
145
investor(s)
mwekezaji (1, p: wawekezaji)
146
accusation(s), charge(s)
shtaka (5, p: mashtaka)
147
application(s), request(s)
ombi (5, p: maombi)
148
to be lacking, missing
kukosekana
149
command, authority, order
amri
150
to catch, trap, seize, snare
kunasa
151
luck
bahati
152
careless, carelessly
ovyo
153
to develop, educate, foster, mentor, make grow
kukuza
154
mentor(s), breeder(s), promoter(s)
mkuzaji (1, p: wakuzaji)
155
salesperson (people)
muuzaji (1, p: wauzaji)
156
to dial, press in
kubonyeza
157
to regret
kujutia
158
cursing, abusive words, insults
matusi
159
to move violently, sprain, wrench, dislocate, move suddenly, jerk
kushtua
160
position(s), rank(s), status(es), title(s)
cheo (7, p: vyeo)
161
to identify, make known, decipher
kutambulisha
162
to identify oneself
kujitambulisha
163
to calm down, allay, comfort, ease
kutuliza
164
to disperse, scatter
kutawanya
165
to be spared a difficulty, to be saved
kunusurika
166
to search, to look for
kusaka, kutafuta
167
cruel, inhumane
-a kikatili
168
intentionally, deliberately, specially
makusudi
169
corrupt person(s)
fisadi (p: mafisadi)
170
evil, injustice, malice
maovu
171
conference(s), congress(es)
kongamano (5, p: makongamano)
172
to audit, check, inspect, examine
kukagua, kuchungua
173
laboratory(ies)
abara (maabara)
174
discovery, invention
ubuni
175
to be awarded, presented with
kutunukiwa
176
to marry off, give in marriage, to decay, to rot
kuoza
177
threshhold, dam, reef
kizingiti (7, p: vizingiti)
178
slum(s)
kitongoji duni (7, p: vitongoji duni)
179
begging
omba omba
180
to compete for, run for office, lay claim to, dispute
kugombea
181
to worship, adore, fear, serve
kuabudu
182
stiff competition(s)
kinyang'anyiro
183
to disregard, ignore, not take seriously
kupuuza
184
hero(es), champion(s), warrior(s)
shujaa (5, p: mashujaa)
185
familiarity, habit, custom
mazoea
186
bush(es)
kichaka (7, p: vichaka)
187
to boast, be proud of, pride oneself in, show off
kujivuna
188
crack(s), crevice(s), gap(s)
mwanya (3, p: mianya)
189
rape
ubakaji
190
to take root, grow larger, surpass (kuk-)
kukithiri
191
to spread, extend
kueneza, kuzagaa
192
to shine, glisten, gleam
kuzagaa
193
tradition(s), custom(s), culture
mila
194
absence, remoteness
ughaibu
195
prostitution
ukahaba
196
crime, sin
dhambi
197
press conference, question and answer
majibizano
198
misunderstanding(s), difficulty(ies), obstacle(s), trouble(s)
mgogoro (3, p: migogoro)
199
model(s), role model(s), illustration(s), example(s)
kielelezo (7, p: vielelezo)
200
slander, libel, stigma
kashifa
201
which? (l-)
lipi
202
familiy(ies), community(ies), group(s)
jamaa, jamii
203
founder(s), originator(s), pioneer(s)
mwanzilishi (1, p: waanzilishi)
204
enemy(ies)
adui (p: maadui)
205
bribe(s)
hongo
206
to be sacked
kula kalamu, kupigwa kalamu
207
commotion(s), disorder
sakata (5, p: masakata)
208
false, artificial, sham
-a bandia
209
crime, criminality, disobedience
uhalifu
210
ICC
Mahakama wa Kimataifa Kuhusu Uhalifu wa Kivita
211
theft, burglary, robbery
wizi
212
to leave out, leave behind, leave unfinished, leave unsaid
kusaza
213
to be excited, to be busy, to be busy, to be in a hurry
kutaharuki
214
gain(s), addition(s), increase(s), increment(s), surplus, extra
ziada (5, p: maziada)
215
to prefer
kupendelea
216
to propose (an idea, etc.)
kupendekeza
217
proposal(s)
pendekezo (5, p: mapendekezo)
218
My grandmother
nyanyangu
219
Your place / my place
kwako / kwangu
220
to spread, distribute, disperse, deploy
kusambaza
221
everyone
kila mtu
222
Subiri vs. ngoja
Subiri is more polite
223
to forgive
kusamehe
224
to compel, force, necessitate, oblige, be obligatory
kubidi (Itabidi; ilinibidi = I had to)
225
to knock on a door
kubisha
226
criminal(s), thug(s), rogue(s), bandit(s) (j-)
jambazi (5, p: majambazi)
227
debate, discussion
majadiliano
228
conversation
mazungumzo
229
topic of discussion
mada
230
to research
kutafiti
231
to analyze, evaluate
kutathmini
232
like sawa sawa
bara bara (stress on a)
233
system(s)
mfumo (3, p: mifumo)
234
alive
hai
235
corpse(s), the dead
mfu (1, p: wafu)
236
domestic animal(s), the domestication of animals
mfugo (3, p: mifugo)
237
to staple, tighten, put close together
kubana
238
suffix to verbs when you are doing something for someone else
-ia
239
to be very drunk
kuchakari
240
expression(s), idiom(s), saying(s)
msemo (3, p: misemo)
241
to drink alcohol
kupiga maji
242
to comfort, calm down
kutuliza
243
to be alarmed, startled, scared
kushtuka
244
the future
usoni, umbele
245
debt(s)
deni (5, p: madeni)
246
crowd(s), traffic, congestion
msongamano (3, p: misongamano)
247
to provide accommodation, house, lay down
kulaza
248
another word for jinsi, type, sort, way
namna
249
ladder, level, rank
ngazi
250
to own
kumiliki
251
intentionally
kimakusudi
252
sign(s), indication(s), signal(s)
ishara
253
acting, deputy, assistant
makamu
254
to release, pardon, forgive
kuachilia
255
to suffer, to be in pain
kuteseka
256
for certain, undoubtedly, of course
hakika
257
compensation, damages, bail
fidia
258
statistic(s), figure(s)
takwimu
259
elsewhere
kwingineko
260
When do you omit kwa for in/at
before proper nouns
261
po / mo / ko
po = very specific place, ko = not very specific, mo = inside
262
opposite, across from
mkabala na
263
in the corner, to the periphery
pembeni
264
concept(s), idea(s) (d-)
dhana
265
to pollute
kuchafua
266
to surround
kuzingira
267
to translate
kutafsiri
268
grammar
sarufi
269
proper, standard, grammatical (good Swahili)
sanifu
270
tribe(s)
kabila (5, p: makabila)
271
kutahadhari
to avoid, to be cautious, to be careful
272
mhalifu (1, p: wahalifu)
lawbreaker(s), perpetrator(s)
273
kuadibu
to teach good manners, educate
274
bali
but, rather, moreover, however (b-)
275
akili
mind, intelligence, wit (a-)
276
mlemavu (1, p: walemavu)
disabled person(s)
277
mshangao
amazement, astonishment, bewilderment
278
kutikisa
to shake, shock, move back and forth, agitate, disturb
279
kukabiliwa
to be faced with, to be vulnerable
280
makala
article(s), essay(s), document(s)
281
kuugua
to feel sick, to groan, to fall ill
282
mahututi
critical (condition), serious
283
kukagua, kuchunguza
to inspect, audit, survey, examine
284
kukusaidia
to plan to, to intend to (kuk-)
285
kugoma
to strike
286
kuhalalisha
to legalize
287
ndoa
marriage
288
Mkuu wa Sheria
Attorney General
289
ada
fee(s)
290
kusudi (5, p: makusudi)
intention(s), plan(s), purpose(s)
291
kufahamisha
to inform, remind (kuf-)
292
usajili
registration
293
desturi
custom(s), tradition(s), habit(s)
294
ilani, taarifa
notice(s)
295
ombi (5, p: maombi)
application(s), request(s)
296
kioja (7, p: vioja)
marvel(s)
297
mlalamishi (1, p: walalamishi)
plaintiff(s)
298
kudunga kisu
to stab
299
kusuluhisha
to reconcile, resolve, solve a problem
300
suluhu
solution(s), reconciliation, agreement
301
kuafikana
to come to an agreement together, compromise
302
kongamano
congress(es), rally(ies)
303
ngome
fortress(es)
304
waliowengi
majority
305
pendekezo (5, p: mapendekezo)
preference(s), desire(s), proposal(s), recommendation(s), wish(es)
306
kunufaika
to prosper, profit, have an advantage, benefit, be successful
307
kuhonga
to bribe, corrupt, pay (toll or tribute), congratulate
308
kupuuza
to disregard, ignore, not take seriously, snub
309
kukubali
to agree, consent
310
kushawishiwa
to be coaxed, enticed, persuaded
311
kamati
committee(s)
312
baraza (5, p: mabaraza)
council(s)
313
nyeti
sensitive
314
uenyekiti
chairpersonship
315
kubaguliwa
to be sidelined, separated
316
ufafanuzi (p: mafafanuzi)
announcement(s), certainty, definiteness, revelation(s)
317
chanzo (7, p: vyanzo)
source(s), foundation(s), beginning(s), origin(s)
318
marupurupu
extra compensation, discount(s), rebate, increase(s)
319
ukuaji
growth
320
kusambaratisha
to paralyze, demobilize
321
kudokeza
to indicate, suggest, point out
322
kukiuka
to jump over, pass over, step over
323
mfungwa (1, p: wafungwa)
captive(s), prisoner(s)
324
kukamilika
to complete, be complete, perfect, be whole
325
kunasa
to trap, seize, snare, catch
326
makao makuu
headquarter(s)
327
juma (5, p: majuma)
week(s) (j-)
328
ukaguzi
examination, inspection
329
utoaji
distribution, presentation, issuing, publication, output
330
hema
tent(s)
331
sifa
reputation(s)
332
uzushi
gossip, fiction, propaganda, fiction
333
uongo (p: maongo)
lie(s)
334
mazishi
funeral(s)
335
rasmi
formal, official, legal
336
kugawa
to divide, distribute, share, hand out
337
hai
alive
338
uhai
life, existence
339
kutimiza
to complete, accomplish, fulfill (kut-)
340
budi
choice, way out, loophole, escape
341
maiti
dead body(ies), corpse(s)
342
umati
crowd, large gathering
343
kukimbiza
to chase, pursue, drive away
344
tusi (5, p: matusi)
abuse, foul language, insult(s)
345
uchao
dawn, daybreak
346
kukashifu
to slander, insult, expose
347
mgomo (3, p: migomo)
sabotage, strike(s)
348
uhasama
antagonism, enmity, antipathy
349
kitengo (7, p: vitengo)
unit(s), section(s), committee(s), chamber(s)
350
kuzunguka
to go around, circle
351
zahanati
clinic(s)
352
kufuta
to fire someone
353
kuhubiri
to preach
354
kudumisha
to uphold, maintain, perpetuate
355
kukithiri
to grow, increase, enlarge, surpass (kuk-)
356
wastani
moderate, medium, average
357
mashuhuri
distinguished, well-known, famous, prominent
358
itikadi
faith(s), belief(s), ideology(ies)
359
mkanyagano
stampede
360
mhubiri (1, p: wahubiri)
preacher(s)
361
mwujizi (3, p: miujizi), mwujiza (3, p: miujiza)
miracle(s)
362
kushuhudia
to be present, to bear witness
363
service of worship
ibada
364
kutawanya
to disperse, scatter
365
kutuhumu
to accuse, charge with something (kut-)
366
mashaka
distress, hardness, great difficulty, misery
367
ukeketaji
female genital mutilation
368
hususan, hususa, hasa
especially
369
tohara
circumcision
370
yaliyomo
table of contents
371
kudaiwa
to owe, to be claimed to be, to be sued
372
kupasha
to cause to get, to cause to have
373
kupinga
to protest, fight, not agree with
374
kiharusi
stroke (medical)
375
kitengo (7, p: vitengo)
unit(s) (within an organization or institution), section(s), chamber(s)
376
kiwango (7, p: viwango)
level(s), quantity(ies), social status(es)
377
busara
wisdom
378
kuburudika
to be cooled, comforted, refreshed, entertained, relieved
379
bayana
clear, evident, obvious
380
kuepusha
to avoid, to reject
381
kujisalimisha
to surrender, give up oneself
382
kauli
advice, voice, expression, opinion (k-)
383
balaa
catastrophe, disaster, epidemic
384
kipato (7, p: vipato)
income, earnings, GDP
385
himaya
defense, guardianship, protection (h-)
386
jambazi
beggar(s), rogue(s), bandit(s), criminal(s) (j-)
387
kupora
to plunder, steal, rape, rob
388
msamaha
forgiveness, pardon, salvation
389
nusura
almost, approximately (n-)
390
wizi
theft
391
kutawaza
to put in power, in office, inaugurate, ordain
392
maliasili
natural resource
393
kufuzu
to succeed, pass an exam, master
394
usimamizi
supervision, control, authority, direction
395
kubaini
to be clear, know with certainty, see clearly (kub-)
396
kudidimia
to sink, be swallowed up, to disappear
397
maiti
dead body(ies), corpse(s), cadaver(s)
398
kuzidi
to continue, exceed, become greater, increase
399
kujali
to pay attention to, worry, care, be concerned,
400
msimamo (3, p: misimamo)
position(s), stand(s), stance(s)
401
-a bandia
fake, false, artificial, sham
402
kuwezesha
to empower, enable, make it possible for
403
kuporwa
to be robbed, stolen from
404
mlemavu (1, p: walemavu)
disabled person(s)
405
kunena, kusema
to say
406
kuziba
to close up, cork, plug, block
407
thabiti
clear, genuine, firm, reliable, secure, steadfast
408
kuthibiti
to be bold, brave, durable, firm, honest, steadfast
409
kisanga (7, p: visanga)
trouble, confusion (kis-)
410
afueni
relief
411
kusihi
to entreat, beg, supplicate
412
kuamuru
to command, decree, order
413
kutii
to obey, submit to, be docile
414
hati
document(s), certificate(s), credential(s) (h-)
415
mwekezaji (1, p: wawekezaji)
investor(s)
416
shtaka (5, p: mashtaka)
accusation(s), charge(s)
417
ombi (5, p: maombi)
application(s), request(s)
418
kukosekana
to be lacking, missing
419
amri
command, authority, order
420
kunasa
to catch, trap, seize, snare
421
bahati
luck
422
ovyo
careless, carelessly
423
kukuza
to develop, educate, foster, mentor, make grow
424
mkuzaji (1, p: wakuzaji)
mentor(s), breeder(s), promoter(s)
425
muuzaji (1, p: wauzaji)
salesperson (people)
426
kubonyeza
to dial, press in
427
kujutia
to regret
428
matusi
cursing, abusive words, insults
429
kushtua
to move violently, sprain, wrench, dislocate, move suddenly, jerk
430
cheo (7, p: vyeo)
position(s), rank(s), status(es), title(s)
431
kutambulisha
to identify, make known, decipher
432
kujitambulisha
to identify oneself
433
kutuliza
to calm down, allay, comfort, ease
434
kutawanya
to disperse, scatter
435
kunusurika
to be spared a difficulty, to be saved
436
kusaka, kutafuta
to search, to look for
437
-a kikatili
cruel, inhumane
438
makusudi
intentionally, deliberately, specially
439
fisadi (p: mafisadi)
corrupt person(s)
440
maovu
evil, injustice, malice
441
kongamano (5, p: makongamano)
conference(s), congress(es)
442
kukagua, kuchungua
to audit, check, inspect, examine
443
abara (maabara)
laboratory(ies)
444
ubuni
discovery, invention
445
kutunukiwa
to be awarded, presented with
446
kuoza
to marry off, give in marriage, to decay, to rot
447
kizingiti (7, p: vizingiti)
threshhold, dam, reef
448
kitongoji duni (7, p: vitongoji duni)
slum(s)
449
omba omba
begging
450
kugombea
to compete for, run for office, lay claim to, dispute
451
kuabudu
to worship, adore, fear, serve
452
kinyang'anyiro
stiff competition(s)
453
kupuuza
to disregard, ignore, not take seriously
454
shujaa (5, p: mashujaa)
hero(es), champion(s), warrior(s)
455
mazoea
familiarity, habit, custom
456
kichaka (7, p: vichaka)
bush(es)
457
kujivuna
to boast, be proud of, pride oneself in, show off
458
mwanya (3, p: mianya)
crack(s), crevice(s), gap(s)
459
ubakaji
rape
460
kukithiri
to take root, grow larger, surpass (kuk-)
461
kueneza, kuzagaa
to spread, extend
462
kuzagaa
to shine, glisten, gleam
463
mila
tradition(s), custom(s), culture
464
ughaibu
absence, remoteness
465
ukahaba
prostitution
466
dhambi
crime, sin
467
majibizano
press conference, question and answer
468
mgogoro (3, p: migogoro)
misunderstanding(s), difficulty(ies), obstacle(s), trouble(s)
469
kielelezo (7, p: vielelezo)
model(s), role model(s), illustration(s), example(s)
470
kashifa
slander, libel, stigma
471
lipi
which? (l-)
472
jamaa, jamii
familiy(ies), community(ies), group(s)
473
mwanzilishi (1, p: waanzilishi)
founder(s), originator(s), pioneer(s)
474
adui (p: maadui)
enemy(ies)
475
hongo
bribe(s)
476
kula kalamu, kupigwa kalamu
to be sacked
477
sakata (5, p: masakata)
commotion(s), disorder
478
-a bandia
false, artificial, sham
479
uhalifu
crime, criminality, disobedience
480
Mahakama wa Kimataifa Kuhusu Uhalifu wa Kivita
ICC
481
wizi
theft, burglary, robbery
482
kusaza
to leave out, leave behind, leave unfinished, leave unsaid
483
kutaharuki
to be excited, to be busy, to be busy, to be in a hurry
484
ziada (5, p: maziada)
gain(s), addition(s), increase(s), increment(s), surplus, extra
485
kupendelea
to prefer
486
kupendekeza
to propose (an idea, etc.)
487
pendekezo (5, p: mapendekezo)
proposal(s)
488
nyanyangu
My grandmother
489
kwako / kwangu
Your place / my place
490
kusambaza
to spread, distribute, disperse, deploy
491
kila mtu
everyone
492
Subiri is more polite
Subiri vs. ngoja
493
kusamehe
to forgive
494
kubidi (Itabidi; ilinibidi = I had to)
to compel, force, necessitate, oblige, be obligatory
495
kubisha
to knock on a door
496
jambazi (5, p: majambazi)
criminal(s), thug(s), rogue(s), bandit(s) (j-)
497
majadiliano
debate, discussion
498
mazungumzo
conversation
499
mada
topic of discussion
500
kutafiti
to research
501
kutathmini
to analyze, evaluate
502
bara bara (stress on a)
like sawa sawa
503
mfumo (3, p: mifumo)
system(s)
504
hai
alive
505
mfu (1, p: wafu)
corpse(s), the dead
506
mfugo (3, p: mifugo)
domestic animal(s), the domestication of animals
507
kubana
to staple, tighten, put close together
508
-ia
suffix to verbs when you are doing something for someone else
509
kuchakari
to be very drunk
510
msemo (3, p: misemo)
expression(s), idiom(s), saying(s)
511
kupiga maji
to drink alcohol
512
kutuliza
to comfort, calm down
513
kushtuka
to be alarmed, startled, scared
514
usoni, umbele
the future
515
deni (5, p: madeni)
debt(s)
516
msongamano (3, p: misongamano)
crowd(s), traffic, congestion
517
kulaza
to provide accommodation, house, lay down
518
namna
another word for jinsi, type, sort, way
519
ngazi
ladder, level, rank
520
kumiliki
to own
521
kimakusudi
intentionally
522
ishara
sign(s), indication(s), signal(s)
523
makamu
acting, deputy, assistant
524
kuachilia
to release, pardon, forgive
525
kuteseka
to suffer, to be in pain
526
hakika
for certain, undoubtedly, of course
527
fidia
compensation, damages, bail
528
takwimu
statistic(s), figure(s)
529
kwingineko
elsewhere
530
before proper nouns
When do you omit kwa for in/at
531
po = very specific place, ko = not very specific, mo = inside
po / mo / ko
532
mkabala na
opposite, across from
533
pembeni
in the corner, to the periphery
534
dhana
concept(s), idea(s) (d-)
535
kuchafua
to pollute
536
kuzingira
to surround
537
kutafsiri
to translate
538
sarufi
grammar
539
sanifu
proper, standard, grammatical (good Swahili)
540
kabila (5, p: makabila)
tribe(s)
