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The Kamusi Project Swahili-English Dictionary
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Entry below is mpevushi - this headword has not been grouped
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mpevushi , pl wapevushi
{ English: corrupter of morals
, pl corrupters of morals
} [derived: pevusha V]
noun 1/2,
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mpevushi , pl wapevushi
{ English: seducer
, pl seducers
} [derived: pevua]
noun 1/2,
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mpevushi , pl wapevushi
{ English: tempter
, pl tempters
} [derived: pevua]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpiga - this headword has not been grouped
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mpiga , pl wapiga
{ English: one who produces something
, pl producers
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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Swahili Example: mpiga picha
English Example: photographer
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Entry below is mpiga ngumi
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mpiga ngumi (or mpigangumi), pl wapiga ngumi (or wapigangumi)
{ English: boxer
, pl boxers
} [derived: Swahili -piga; ngumi] [Terminology: sport]
noun 1/2,
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Swahili Example: piga ngumi
English Example: box
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Entry below is mpigaji - this headword has not been grouped
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mpigaji , pl wapigaji
{ English: one who beats
(or beater), pl people who beat (or beaters)
} [derived: piga V]
noun 1/2,
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mpigaji , pl wapigaji
{ English: hitter
, pl hitters
} [derived: piga V]
noun 1/2,
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mpigaji , pl wapigaji
{ English: orchestra musician
, pl orchestra musicians
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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Swahili Example: mpigaji ngumi, mpigaji bendi
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mpigaji , pl wapigaji
{ English: striker
, pl strikers
} [derived: piga V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpigakura
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mpigakura , pl wapigakura
{ English: voter
, pl voters
} [derived: piga V; kura N]
noun 1/2,
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Swahili Example: ...kuwashutumu wabunge kwa kujiona wao ni bora kuliko wapigakura wao. (Afrika Leo, 15 Julai 2002)
English Example: ...critised politicians who see themselves as better than their voters.
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Entry below is mpiganaji - this headword has not been grouped
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mpiganaji , pl wapiganaji
{ English: fighter
, pl fighters
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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Swahili Example: Lazima waweko raia kwa mamia wanaojishughulisha na kutengeneza viatu na nguo za askari, na chakula cha wapiganaji, ... [Nyerere, Masomo 276]
English Example: There must be hundreds of citizens who concern themselves with making shoes and clothing for the soldiers, and food for the fighters, ...
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mpiganaji , pl wapiganaji
{ English: warrior
, pl warriors
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpigani - this headword has not been grouped
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mpigani , pl wapigani
{ English: fighter
, pl fighters
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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mpigani , pl wapigani
{ English: warrior
, pl warriors
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpiganisho - this headword has not been grouped
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mpiganisho , pl mipiganisho
{ English: collision
, pl collisions
} [derived: piga V]
noun 3/4,
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mpiganisho , pl mipiganisho
{ English: combat
} [derived: piga]
noun ,
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mpiganisho , pl mipiganisho
{ English: conflict
} [derived: piga]
noun ,
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mpiganisho , pl mipiganisho
{ English: encounter
, pl encounters
} [derived: piga]
noun 3/4,
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mpiganisho , pl mipiganisho
{ English: impact
} [derived: piga]
noun ,
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Entry below is mpigapicha
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mpigapicha , pl wapigapicha
{ English: photographer
, pl photographers
}
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpigaramli
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mpigaramli { English: fortune-teller
}
noun ,
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Swahili Example: piga ramli
English Example: tell fortunes.
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Entry below is mpigi - this headword has not been grouped
Entry below is mpigo - this headword has not been grouped
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mpigo , pl mipigo
{ English: beating
} [derived: piga V]
noun 3/4,
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mpigo , pl mipigo
{ English: blow
} [derived: piga V]
noun 3/4,
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mpigo , pl mipigo
{ English: hitting
} [derived: piga V]
noun 3/4,
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mpigo , pl mipigo
{ English: striking
} [derived: piga V]
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mpigwa - this headword has not been grouped
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mpigwa , pl wapigwa
{ English: casualty
, pl casualties
} [derived: piga]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpikaji
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mpikaji , pl wapikaji
{ English: cook
, pl cooks
} [derived: cf mpishi]
noun 1/2,
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[note: rare.]
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Entry below is mpiko - this headword has not been grouped
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mpiko , pl mipiko
{ English: lever
, pl levers
} [derived: Swahili pika]
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mpilipili
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mpilipili , pl mipilipili
{ English: pepper plant (Capsicum annuum)
, pl pepper plants
} [derived: pilipili]
noun 3/4,
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Swahili Example: mpilipili manga
English Example: black-pepper plant (Piper nigrum).
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Entry below is mpima - this headword has not been grouped
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mpima , pl wapima
{ English: measurer
} [derived: pima V]
noun 1/2,
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mpima , pl wapima
{ English: surveyor
, pl surveyors
} [derived: Swahili pima]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpimaji - this headword has not been grouped
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mpimaji , pl wapimaji
{ English: surveyor
, pl surveyors
} [derived: Swahili pima]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpimo - this headword has not been grouped
Entry below is mpindani
Entry below is mpindanifu - this headword has not been grouped
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mpindanifu , pl wapindanifu
{ English: resolute person
, pl resolute people
} [derived: pinda; pindani]
noun 1/2,
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mpindanifu , pl wapindanifu
{ English: unshakable person
, pl unshakable people
} [derived: pinda; pindani]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpindano - this headword has not been grouped
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mpindano , pl mipindano
{ English: pressing
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 3/4,
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mpindano , pl mipindano
{ English: stiffening
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 3/4,
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mpindano , pl mipindano
{ English: straining
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 3/4,
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mpindano , pl mipindano
{ English: cramp
, pl cramps
} [derived: pinda V] [Terminology: medical]
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mpinduzi - this headword has not been grouped
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mpinduzi , pl wapinduzi
{ English: agitator
, pl agitators
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 1/2,
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mpinduzi , pl wapinduzi
{ English: lawbreaker
, pl lawbreakers
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 1/2,
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mpinduzi , pl wapinduzi
{ English: rebel
, pl rebels
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 1/2,
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mpinduzi , pl wapinduzi
{ English: revolutionary
, pl revolutionaries
} [derived: pindua V]
noun 1/2,
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mpinduzi , pl wapinduzi
{ English: rioter
, pl rioters
} [derived: pinda V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpinga
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mpinga , pl wapinga
{ English: one who obstructs
} [derived: pinga V]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpinga maendeleo
English Example: pol. reactionary.
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Entry below is mpingaji - this headword has been grouped
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mpingaji (or mpingani), pl wapingaji (or wapingani)
{ English: argumentative person
, pl argumentative people
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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mpingaji (or mpingani), pl wapingaji (or wapingani)
{ English: obstructionist
, pl obstructionists
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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mpingaji (or mpingani), pl wapingaji (or wapingani)
{ English: mischief-maker
, pl mischief-makers
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpingamaendeleo
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mpingamaendeleo , pl wapingamaendeleo
{ English: reactionary
, pl reactionaries
}
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpingi
Entry below is mpingo
Entry below is mpini - this headword has not been grouped
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mpini , pl mipini
{ English: handle
, pl handles
}
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mpinzani - this headword has been grouped
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mpinzani , pl wapinzani
{ English: opponent
, pl opponents
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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mpinzani , pl wapinzani
{ English: adversary
, pl adversaries
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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mpinzani , pl wapinzani
{ English: competitor
, pl competitors
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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mpinzani , pl wapinzani
{ English: rival
, pl rivals
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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mpinzani , pl wapinzani
{ English: dissident
, pl dissidents
} [derived: Swahili -pinga]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpira - this headword has been grouped
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mpira , pl mipira
{ English: rubber
}
noun 3/4,
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Swahili Example: mikono yake ikisokota gamba la mpira kwenye usukani [Sul], kinyonyo cha mpira [Sul];
English Example: her hand twisted a rubber band into the braid; a rubber doll
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mpira , pl mipira
{ English: ball
, pl balls
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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mpira , pl mipira
{ English: football
, pl footballs
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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mpira , pl mipira
{ English: soccer ball
, pl soccer balls
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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mpira , pl mipira
{ English: ballgame
, pl ballgame
}
noun 3/4,
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Swahili Definition: mchezo wa mpira
Swahili Example: ukiningoja baada ya kutoka mpirani [Ma]
English Example: if you wait for me after leaving the ballgame.
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mchezo wa mpira , pl michezo ya mpira
{ English: football game
, pl football games
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: mchezo]
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mchezo wa mpira , pl michezo ya mpira
{ English: soccer game
, pl soccer games
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: mchezo]
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mpira wa pete , pl mipira ya pete
{ English: netball
, pl netballs
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: pete]
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mpira wa wavu , pl mipira ya wavu
{ English: volleyball
, pl volleyballs
} [Terminology: sport]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: wavu]
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mpira (wa kiume) , pl mipira (ya kiume)
{ English: condom
, pl condoms
}
noun 3/4,
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mpira , pl mipira
{ English: elastic band
, pl elastic bands
}
noun 3/4,
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Swahili Example: kiganja cha Matata [...] kikipapasa kuutafuta mpira wa chupi [Muk]
English Example: Matata's palm groped in search of the underpants' elastic band
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kiatu cha mpira , pl viatu vya mpira
{ English: flipflop
, pl flipflops
}
noun 7/8,
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[see also: kiatu]
Swahili Definition: ndala zilizotengenezwa kwa mpira au/na plastiki
English Definition: sandals made of rubber and/or plastic
Swahili Example: twende sokoni tukununulie viatu vya mpira unavyoweza kuvaa wakati wa kuoga.
English Example: let's go to the market and buy you some flipflops you can wear while showering.
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mpira wa gurudumu , pl mipira ya gurudumu
{ English: tire
(or tyre), pl tires (or tyres)
} [Terminology: automotive]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: gurudumu]
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mpira wa ndani , pl mipira ya ndani
{ English: inner tube
(or innertube), pl inner tubes (or innertubes)
} [Terminology: automotive]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: ndani]
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mpira wa nje , pl mipira ya nje
{ English: tire casing
(or tyre casing), pl tire casings (or tyre casings)
} [Terminology: automotive]
noun 3/4,
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[see also: nje]
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mpira wa maji , pl mipira ya maji
{ English: hose
, pl hoses
}
noun 3/4,
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[see also: maji]
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Entry below is mpishi
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mpishi , pl wapishi
{ English: cook
, pl cooks
} [derived: pika V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpita - this headword has not been grouped
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mpita , pl wapita
{ English: passerby
} [derived: pita V]
noun ,
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mpita , pl wapita
{ English: traveler
, pl travelers
} [derived: pita V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpitaji - this headword has not been grouped
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mpitaji , pl wapitaji
{ English: passerby
} [derived: pita V]
noun ,
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mpitaji , pl wapitaji
{ English: traveler
, pl travelers
} [derived: pita V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpito - this headword has not been grouped
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-a mpito { English: transitional
} [derived: pita]
adjective ,
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Swahili Example: waziri mkuu wa serikali ya mpito ya Lebanon Najib Miqati amesema uchaguzi wa bunge utafanyika tarehe 29 Mei [BBC 22 Aprili 2005]
English Example: the Prime Minister of the transitional Lebanese government, Najib Mikati, said that the parliamentary elections would be held on 29 May
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mpito , pl mipito
{ English: crossing
, pl crossings
} [derived: pita V]
noun 3/4,
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mpito , pl mipito
{ English: passage
, pl passages
} [derived: pita V]
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mpoa
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mpoa , pl mipoa
{ English: distant country
}
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpoa wa bahari
English Example: sea coast.
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Entry below is mpokea - this headword has not been grouped
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mpokea , pl wapokea
{ English: one who collects
} [derived: pokea]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpokea kodi
English Example: tax collector
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mpokea , pl wapokea
{ English: one who receives
} [derived: pokea]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpokea kodi
English Example: tax collector
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Entry below is mpokeaji - this headword has not been grouped
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mpokeaji , pl wapokeaji
{ English: one who collects
} [derived: pokea]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpokea kodi
English Example: tax collector
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mpokeaji , pl wapokeaji
{ English: one who receives
} [derived: pokea]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpokea kodi
English Example: tax collector
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Entry below is mpokezi - this headword has not been grouped
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mpokezi , pl wapokezi
{ English: one who collects
} [derived: pokea]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpokea kodi
English Example: tax collector
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mpokezi , pl wapokezi
{ English: one who receives
} [derived: pokea]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mpokea kodi
English Example: tax collector
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Entry below is Mpoli
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Mpoli (or Mpolandi), pl Wapoli (or Wapolandi)
{ English: Pole
, pl Poles
}
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpomoshi
Entry below is mponda - this headword has not been grouped
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mponda , pl waponda
{ English: one who crusehes
} [derived: ponda V]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mponda mawa
English Example: stonemason.
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mponda , pl waponda
{ English: one who pounds
} [derived: ponda V]
noun ,
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Swahili Example: mponda mawa
English Example: stonemason
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mponda , pl waponda
{ English: squanderer
, pl squanderers
} [derived: ponda V]
noun 1/2,
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Swahili Example: mponda mali [fedha]
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Entry below is mpondo - this headword has not been grouped
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mpondo , pl mipondo
{ English: punting pole
} [derived: ponda V]
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mponyeshaji - this headword has not been grouped
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mponyeshaji , pl waponyeshaji
{ English: one who cures
} [derived: pona V]
noun ,
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mponyeshaji , pl waponyeshaji
{ English: physician
, pl physicians
} [derived: pona V]
noun 1/2,
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mponyeshaji , pl waponyeshaji
{ English: quack
, pl quacks
} [derived: pona V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mponyi - this headword has not been grouped
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mponyi , pl waponyi
{ English: curer
} [derived: ponya V]
noun 1/2,
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mponyi , pl waponyi
{ English: physician
, pl physicians
} [derived: ponya V]
noun 1/2,
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mponyi , pl waponyi
{ English: quack
, pl quacks
} [derived: pona V]
noun 1/2,
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Entry below is mpopo
Entry below is mpopoo - this headword has not been grouped
Entry below is mpoporo
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mpoporo (or mpororo), pl mipoporo (or mipororo)
{ English: single file
, pl single files
}
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is mpororo - this headword has not been grouped
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mpororo , pl mipororo
{ English: Indian file
, pl Indian files
}
noun 3/4,
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mpororo (or mpoporo), pl mipororo (or mipoporo)
{ English: single file
, pl single files
}
noun 3/4,
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Entry below is Mportugesi
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Mportugesi , pl Waportugesi
{ English: Portuguese
, pl Portuguese
} [derived: English]
noun 1/2,
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