{"id":263,"date":"2015-04-26T12:28:37","date_gmt":"2015-04-26T19:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swahilipoetry.humnet.ucla.edu\/?page_id=263"},"modified":"2016-09-19T11:38:29","modified_gmt":"2016-09-19T18:38:29","slug":"shaza","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/swahilipoetry.humnet.ucla.edu\/?page_id=263","title":{"rendered":"Shaza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1. Wazami wa uziwani \u2666 wa mawimbi na miuya<\/span><\/td>\nDivers in the ocean, In waves and breakers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzamao zizimbwini\u00a0\u2666 mahodari[1]<\/a><\/sup> wa koweya<\/span><\/td>\nYou who dive in the depths, (Who are) skilled in swimming<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kwa kuwama na kwa t<\/span><\/em>‘ani \u2666\u00a0kubenuwa zenu ziya.<\/span><\/td>\nOn your stomachs and backs, Flexing your joints.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nauza changu kimiya \u2666\u00a0kichat<\/span>iya chashikani?<\/span><\/td>\nI pose a question about my net, If I cast it what will it catch?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Nayuwa siwatanizi \u2666\u00a0hamugagwi yaweleya.<\/span><\/td>\nI know that I am not taunting you, You are not baffled (about) things clear to you.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yafumbuweni wayuzi \u2666\u00a0mutongowe moyamoya.<\/span><\/td>\nReveal those things, you learned ones, Speak clearly (of them) one by one.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kula aliye mfuzi[2]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u2666 na nyundo huitumiya[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\nFor anyone who is a smith, And who uses a hammer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kibafut<\/span>e natatiya[4]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u2666 tatuwani[5]<\/a><\/sup> watatuzi.<\/span><\/td>\nI propose a guessing game, Figure it out you solvers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Welevu kitatuweni \u2666\u00a0munambiye nielewe.<\/span><\/td>\nExperts, work it out (the puzzle), Tell me (what it means) so I may understand.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kuna kiwingu yangani \u2666\u00a0mvua itandaziwe.<\/span><\/td>\nThere is a small cloud in the sky, The rain is spread within.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P’epo husukuma[6]<\/a><\/sup> pwani \u2666\u00a0nyunyu[7]<\/a><\/sup> ni kama zijiwe.<\/span><\/td>\nThe wind pushes it to the coast, The drizzle is like little pebbles.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kwa kasi zitandushiwe \u2666\u00a0na kushukiya maini.<\/span><\/td>\nQuickly they are unleashed, And descend into the water.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Hupenya ndani kwa ndani \u2666\u00a0ya uk’eto wa bahari,<\/span><\/td>\nThey penetrate completely inside, The depth of the ocean,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kama uzi sindanoni \u2666\u00a0upote pota hariri.<\/span><\/td>\nLike thread through a needle, A single, soft thread (of) silk.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yakashukiya shazani \u2666\u00a0na kufumba lulu duri<\/span><\/td>\nThey descend into the shell, And enfold a precious pearl.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haipitwi na johari \u2666\u00a0nd<\/span>a k’uu mno thamani.<\/span><\/td>\nIt is not surpassed by any gem, it is the greatest in value.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. Shaza lengetwe mtini \u2666\u00a0zizimbwini mwa nyongoza.<\/span><\/td>\nThe shell is held in the tree, In the depths of the ocean.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haupo kitalaleni \u2666\u00a0haupati muwangaza.<\/span><\/td>\nIt is not out in the open, It receives no light.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T<\/span><\/em>‘and<\/span><\/em>u hazionekani \u2666\u00a0yapokuwa zatepuza.<\/span><\/td>\nThe branches are not visible, Even though they are burgeoning in growth.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Si miti ya miujiza \u2666\u00a0yenezee d<\/span>uniyani.<\/span><\/td>\nThey are not unusual trees, They are spread throughout the world.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. Lulu ikikamilika \u2666\u00a0yuu la mti shazani,<\/span><\/td>\nOnce the pearl has reached perfection, On the tree in its shell,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dondole huk’ek’etuka \u2666\u00a0ikatoka kiotoni.<\/span><\/td>\n(With) its shell cracked open, it emerges from its cradle.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wimbini huisumbika[8]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u2666 ikegesha[9]<\/a><\/sup> ufuoni.<\/span><\/td>\nInto the waves it plunges itself, Reaching safety on the beach.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yafumapo mkwambani \u2666\u00a0kit<\/span>oche humemetuka.<\/span><\/td>\nWhen the tide goes out from the debris (on the beach), its gem glitters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. Miangaza na miand<\/span>i \u2666\u00a0eneo hung’eng’ezuka.[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\nWith brightness and beams of light, The whole area glows.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Huvuta kila mwenend<\/span>i \u2666\u00a0kijopo hukusanyika.<\/span><\/td>\nIt attracts every passerby, They gather in small groups.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aipatao ni kand<\/span>i \u2666\u00a0kashani akiiweka.<\/span><\/td>\nIt is a treasure (for) the one who gets it, Keeping it in a (treasure) chest.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wengi wametajirika \u2666\u00a0kwa ng’andu na tu chand<\/span>i.<\/span><\/td>\nMany have become rich, With gold and even silver.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. T’at’azi zingatatiya \u2666\u00a0mafundi zitatuweni.<\/span><\/td>\nEven though the puzzles are perplexing, Oh experts, figure them out.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rajai naregezeya \u2666\u00a0kishad<\/span>a changu[11]<\/a><\/sup> bwagani.<\/span><\/td>\nI am setting it free, My kite into the sky above.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nit<\/span>awapa mwingi mwiya \u2666\u00a0fundo hili funguwani.<\/span><\/td>\nI shall give you a lot of time, Open this knot.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Niwapimiye[12]<\/a><\/sup> kwa mani \u2666\u00a0tuzo t<\/span>‘unu na hid<\/span>aya.<\/span><\/td>\nLet me weigh it for you with a scale, The reward is a rare, precious gift.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. Narejea kituoni \u2666\u00a0nanga zangu nazitiya,[13]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\nI’m returning to (my own) nest, I’m dropping my anchors,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moya tezi na omoni \u2666\u00a0sambo ipate tuliya.<\/span><\/td>\nOne at the stern and (another) at the bow, So that (my) dhow may lie at rest.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nahudha ni Nabahani \u2666\u00a0bahari alozoweya<\/span><\/td>\nThe captain is Nabhany, Who is accustomed to the ocean,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hachi shuu na miuya \u2666\u00a0wala wimbi uziwani<\/span><\/td>\nHe\u2019s not afraid of breakers or foaming waves, Nor any other wave in the sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

[1]<\/a><\/sup>This version follows one used by\u00a0Nabhany in a recitation at UCLA, January 1996. Changes from the published text are indicated by the following\u00a0numbered corrections. \u00a0 \u00a0[2]<\/a><\/sup>Corrected from mfunzi<\/em> to mfuzi. \u00a0<\/em>[3]<\/a><\/sup>Changed to singular reference -i-<\/em> rather than -zi-. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>[4]<\/a><\/sup>Corrected from hutatiya \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>[5]<\/a><\/sup>Corrected the text from kitatuweni<\/em> to tatuwani.<\/em> With ki<\/em> the line does not scan properly. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0[6]<\/sup>C<\/a>hanged\u00a0from husukumwa<\/em> to husukuma. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>[7]<\/a><\/sup>The published version\u00a0(page 46) has this as nyungu<\/em>, but on page 48 where INS is explaining the poem this is given as nyunyu<\/em>. ASN confirmed\u00a0nyunyu<\/em>. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0[8]<\/a><\/sup>Correction from ikaisumbika. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>[9]<\/a><\/sup>Correction from ikaegesha<\/em>. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0[10]<\/a><\/sup>Corrected from -nyenyezuka<\/em> to -ng’eng’ezuka. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>[11]<\/a><\/sup>Nabahany’s version UCLA, January 1996. \u00a0 \u00a0[12]<\/a><\/sup>Nabahany’s version UCLA, January 1996. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0[13]<\/a><\/sup>Nabahany’s version UCLA, January 1996.<\/p>\n

Nabhany marks both aspirated voiceless consonants (\/p’ t’ k’\/) and dental obstruents (\/t<\/span>,\u00a0d<\/span>\/) for both native vocabulary and borrowings from Arabic. I follow his practice for all vocabulary except for Arabic borrowings where dental \/t<\/span>\/ and \/d<\/span>\/ are predictable.<\/em><\/p>\n

SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

The poet addresses and challenges other poets, the wazami<\/em> mentioned in the first line, to work out the hidden meaning of this enigma poem. He acknowledges their skill in swimming (writing poetry) and their prowess in diving into the sea, here metaphorically \u201clanguage\u201d. He humbly admits that he cannot taunt or goad them for they cannot be confounded in understanding. After addressing them with veiled satire he begins the guessing game (kibafute)<\/em> in the second line of verse 3. Verses 3 to verse 7 metaphorically describe the conception and birth of a child, the latter a gem. In verse 8 he again addresses others to solve the mystery and concludes the poem in verse 9 by referencing his own skill in composing and writing.<\/p>\n

GLOSSARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
angata<\/span><\/td>\n[v. ct.]<\/span><\/td>\nHold on tightly, adhere to closely; hold or carry in the hands or arms, embrace, hold in ones hands (TJH). Hold lovingly (K&K). Tenir (-shika<\/em>) ou porter (t<\/span><\/em>ukua) das les mains ou sur les bras ((Mv. Am. = S. G. \u2013angacha; Sx). Shaza lengetwe<\/strong> mtini, Zizimbwini mwa nyongoza,<\/em>The shell is held in the tree, In the depths of the ocean (ASN-S5).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
at<\/span><\/em>ia kimiya<\/span><\/td>\n[v. appl.]<\/span><\/td>\nCast, throw a net (TJH). See St. \u2013acha, -achia<\/em> (Not in SX, FJ). Nauza changu kimiya, kichat<\/span>iya<\/strong> chashikani,<\/em> I pose a question about my net, if I cast it what will it catch? (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
benua<\/span><\/td>\n[v. tr.]<\/span><\/td>\nFlex, make taught, etc.; a<\/span><\/span>lso describes the twisting and contortions of the arms when used in swimming. \u00a0(TJH & ASN). Cause to project, stick out, bulge, protrude, put forward, expose to view. Benua kidari<\/em> (or kifua<\/em>) stick the chest out. Kujibenua<\/em> ‘to stretch oneself’ (FJ). See synonym –nyongoa<\/em> straighten out twists, used esp. of stretching oneself after being in a cramped or bent position (ASN). Kwa kuwama na kwa t’ani, kubenuwa<\/strong> zenu ziya,<\/em> On your stomachs and backs, flexing your joints (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bwaga<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nSky, dome of the sky, firmament (TJH). Universe (ASN). Uwazi na upeo wa juu ya ulimwengu kwenye jua, mwezi, na nyota (INS:56). Only in FJ and SX as a verb. Rajai naregezeya, Kishad<\/span>a changu bwagani<\/strong><\/em>, I am setting it free, My kite into the sky above (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
chand<\/span><\/em>i<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9]<\/span><\/td>\nSilver (TJH). Fedha (ASN). (Not in Sx with this meaning).\u00a0Wengi wametajirika, Kwa ng’andu na tu chand<\/span>i<\/strong><\/em>. Many have become rich, With gold and even silver (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dondo<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nCowrie shell, shell (TJH). Large tiger cowrie shell, used by tailors for smoothing down seams to a good surface (FJ). Dondole<\/em><\/strong> huk’ek’etuka, Ikatoka kiotoni<\/em>, (With) its shell cracked open, it emerges from its cradle (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d<\/span>uri<\/span><\/td>\n[adj.]<\/span><\/td>\nPrecious, costly, invaluable (TJH). High quality (ASN). (Not in Sx or FJ). Yakashukiya shazani,<\/em> Na kufumba lulu d<\/span>uri<\/strong><\/em>, They descend into the shell, And enfold a precious pearl (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
egesha<\/span><\/td>\n[v. cs.]<\/span><\/td>\nBring to shore safely (TJH). Cause to rest, bring into close contact, make secure, etc….bring a vessel to land, moor, make fast (FJ). Wimbini huisumbika, Ikegesha<\/strong> ufuoni<\/em>, Into the waves it plunged itself, Reaching safety on the beach (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
elea<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nBe clear, be intelligible (TJH). Nayuwa siwatanizi<\/em>, hamugagwi yaweleya<\/strong><\/em>, I know that I am not taunting you, You are not baffled, (about) things clear to you (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
enezea<\/span><\/td>\n[v. appl.]<\/span><\/td>\nAbound, become abundant, be spread out (abroad, over), be extended over (among, in), be diffused in, permeate, cover the whole extent of, become generally known (among, to, in), be distributed (to), be coextensive (with) (FJ). See -enea<\/em>; yenezee<\/em> = imeenea<\/em> they are spread through (ASN). Si miti ya miujiza, Yenezee<\/strong> duniyani<\/em>, They are not unusual trees, They are spread throughout the world (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuma<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nGo out (tide), ebb (TJH). Se retirer (mer), litt. Sortir (Am, G; Sx). Yafumapo<\/em><\/strong> mkwambani, Kit<\/span>oche humemetuka<\/em>, When the tide goes out from the debris (on the beach), its gem glitters (ASN-6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fumba<\/span><\/td>\n[v. t.]<\/span><\/td>\nShut, close, by bringing things or parts together (FJ). Yakashukiya shazani,<\/em> Na kufumba<\/strong> lulu d<\/span>uri<\/em>, They descend into the shell, And enfold a precious pearl (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fumbua<\/span><\/td>\n[v. cv.]<\/span><\/td>\nUnclose, open, lay open, reveal, disclose by separating things or parts which were close together, e.g. fumbua mkono, open the closed hand, and so of eyes, mouth, legs, etc. (FJ). Yafumbuweni<\/em><\/strong> wayuzi<\/em>, mutongowe moyamoya<\/em>, Reveal those things, you learned ones, Speak clearly (of them) one by one (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gaga<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nBaffle, confound, bewilder, puzzle, confused (TJH). See –tatiza:<\/em> Perplex, puzzle, make curious, intrigue (FJ); also Caus. et int. Au pr. et au fig., enchev\u00eatrer, embrouiller, emm\u00ealer, entortiller, enrouler ou embobiner du fil, bander par un pansement, entrelacer, compliquer; cause l’enchev\u00eatrement de (Sx). Nayuwa siwatanizi<\/em>, hamugagwi<\/strong> yaweleya<\/em>, I know that I am not taunting you, You are not baffled, (about) things clear to you (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hariri<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9]<\/span><\/td>\nSilk (FJ). Kama uzi sindanoni<\/em>, Upote pota hariri<\/strong><\/em>, Like thread through a needle, A single, soft thread (of) silk (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hidaya<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nGift, present, usually of something rare, costly, or wonderful; see hedaya<\/em>\u00a0 (FJ). Niwapimiye kwa mani, Tuzo t’unu na hidaya<\/strong><\/em>, Let me weigh it for you with a scale, The reward is a rare, precious gift (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
k’ek’etuka<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nBe cracked open (TJH). Funguka<\/em> (INS). See -keketa<\/em> cut as with something blunt or anything hard or tough, or with a saw-like motion (FJ). See –funguka<\/em> be unfastened, opened, untied, be liberated; released; disconnected; shikiza mlango usifunguke zaidi<\/em>, hold the door firmly, it must not open further; kidonda kimefunguka tena<\/em>, the wound opened again; mimba yake imefunguka<\/em>, her womb opened, she is about to give birth (K&K). Dondole huk’ek’etuka<\/strong>, Ikatoka kiotoni<\/em>, (With) its shell cracked open, it emerges from its cradle (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kamilika<\/span><\/td>\n[v. st.]<\/span><\/td>\nBe in a perfect condition, be complete, be finished, etc. (TJH). Lulu ikikamilika<\/strong>, Yuu la mti shazani;<\/em>\u00a0Once the pearl has reached perfection, On the tree in its shell (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kand<\/span>i<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nTreasure, hoard; also see chand<\/span>i ‘<\/em>silver’ above (TJH). \u00a0 See St. kanzi<\/em> (FJ). Aipatao ni kand<\/span>i<\/strong>, Kashani akiiweka;<\/em>\u00a0It is a treasure, (For) the one who gets it, Keeping it in a chest (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kasha\/ma-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nChest, cupboard, packing case box (FJ). Aipatao ni kand<\/span>i, Kashani<\/strong> akiiweka;<\/em>\u00a0It is a treasure, (For) the one who gets it, Keeping it in a chest (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kibafut<\/span><\/em>e<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7]<\/span><\/td>\nGuessing game (TJH). Children’s game of guessing what is hidden in the hand (FJ). Kibafut<\/span>e<\/em><\/strong> natatiya<\/em>, tatuwani<\/em> watatuzi;<\/em>\u00a0I propose a guessing game, Figure it out you solvers (ASN-S2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kijiwe\/zi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8 dim.]<\/span><\/td>\nVery small stone, pebble; see jiwe\/mawe<\/em> ‘stone’ (TJH). P’epo husukuma pwani<\/em>, Nyunyu ni kama zijiwe<\/strong>;<\/em>\u00a0The wind pushes it to the coast, the drizzle is like little pebbles (ASN-S3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kijopo\/vi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nSmall group (TJH). Not in FJ or Sx. Huvuta kila mwenend<\/span>i, Kijopo<\/strong> hukusanyika;<\/em>\u00a0It attracts every passerby, They gather in small groups (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kimia\/vi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nCircular casting net\u2014of a light fine twine. Also used to describe netting, network, lace, cambric, etc… (FJ) Nyavu<\/em> (INS).\u00a0Nauza changu kimiya<\/strong>, kichat<\/span>iya chashikani;,<\/em> I pose a question about my net, if I cast it what will it catch? (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kioto\/vi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nNest, roost; cradle. Dondole huk’ek’etuka, Ikatoka kiotoni<\/strong><\/em>; (With) its shell cracked open, it emerges from its cradle (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kishad<\/span><\/em>a<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nKite (ASN & FJ). Tiara<\/em> kite (ASN). FJ does not have a entry, but in examples under other entries gives kishad<\/span>a<\/em> as kite. Rajai naregezeya, Kishad<\/span>a<\/strong> changu bwagani;<\/em>\u00a0I am setting it free, My kite into the sky above (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kitalale\/zi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nOut in the open, open, plain, visible (TJH). See kitelele<\/em> (Mv. = Am. kitalale<\/em>). A la belle \u00e8toile, sans autre abri que le ciel, sans abri et sans d\u00e9fense; en plein air, en plein vent….. (Sx). Haupo kitalaleni<\/strong>, Haupati muwangaza;<\/em>\u00a0It is not out in the open, It receives no light (ASN-5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kit<\/span><\/em>o\/vi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nPrecious stone, gem, jewel (FJ). N.B. The Amu variant has a dental \/t<\/span><\/em>\/. Yafumapo mkwambani, Kit<\/span>oche<\/strong> humemetuka;<\/em>\u00a0When the tide goes out from the debris (on the beach), its gem glitters (ASN-6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kit<\/span><\/em>oche<\/span><\/td>\n[contr.]<\/span><\/td>\nIts gem; contraction of kito chake; <\/em>see\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span>kit<\/span><\/em>o\/vi- <\/em>‘gem’ for citation (TJH).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kiwingu\/vi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nCloud (dim.). See St. wingu.<\/em> Kuna kiwingu<\/strong> yangani<\/em>, Mvua itandaziwe;<\/em>\u00a0There is a small cloud in the sky, The rain is spread within (ASM-S3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kiya\/zi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nJoint, hinge, jointed body part (TJH). See St. kia<\/em> 1. Loquet de porte (kia cha mlango<\/em>) fermant \u00e0 l’int\u00e9rieur (P. Mv.). — Syn. kii <\/em>(Am. G.) & kiwi<\/em> (DS. Mv.); 2. Membre du corps; partie comprise entre deux articulations (Am. G.) (Sx). Kwa kuwama na kwa t<\/span>‘ani, kubenuwa zenu ziya<\/strong>;<\/em> On your stomachs and backs, flexing your joints (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kizimbwi\/zi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 7\/8]<\/span><\/td>\nDeep pool, depth (TJH). Eau suffisante pour le mouillage, profonde de une brasse et demie \u00e0 mar\u00e9e basse, de sorte que le boutre qui y jette l’ancre ne risque pas d’\u00eatre mise \u00e0 sec (Sx). (TJH: Sufficient water for an anchorage, a depth of a fathom and a half at low tide so that a dhow that lays at anchor is not left high and dry) Mahali pa kutia nanga; bandari. 2. ukingo wa mwamba uliodidimia (Kamusi). Not in FJ, but see dimbwi\/ma-<\/em> 5\/6 pool, puddle, etc. left on shore at low tide (FJ); also jimbu<\/em>, dumbwi<\/em>, and dimbwi<\/em> (Sx). Shimo (ASN). Muzamao zizimbwini<\/strong><\/em>; mahodari wa koweya<\/em>, You who dive in the depths, (who are) skilled in swimming (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kowea<\/span><\/td>\n[n.15]<\/span><\/td>\nSwimming, to swim; see St kuogelea<\/em> (TJH). Muzamao zizimbwini,<\/em> mahodari wa koweya<\/strong><\/em>, You who dive in the depths, (who are) skilled in swimming (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kula<\/span><\/td>\n[adv.]<\/span><\/td>\nEvery, each, etc. See St. kila.<\/em> Kula<\/em><\/strong> aliye mfuzi, na nyundo huitumiya,<\/em> For anyone who is a smith, And who uses a hammer Kula aliye mfuzi, na nyundo huitumiya; For anyone who is a smith, And who uses a hammer (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kuu<\/span><\/td>\n[adj.]<\/span><\/td>\nImportant, major, chief, etc. (TJH). See detailed entry in FJ. Haipitwi na johari, Nda k’uu<\/strong> mno thamani;<\/em>\u00a0It is not surpassed by any gem, it is the greatest in value (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mani<\/span><\/td>\n[n.9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nStone weight used in a scale. A weight, about three pounds (FJ). Niwapimiye kwa mani<\/strong>, Tuzo t’unu na hidaya;<\/em>\u00a0Let me weigh it for you with a scale, The reward is a rare, precious gift (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
memetuka<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nShine, glitter, sparkle, etc. (TJH). See –memeteka<\/em> sparkle, shine, twinkle, as of the stars (FJ). See memetuko<\/em> 9\/10 phosphorescence of the sea (PRI). Yafumapo mkwambani, Kitoche humemetuka<\/strong>;<\/em>\u00a0When the tide goes out from the debris (on the beach), its gem glitters (ASN-6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mfuzi\/wa-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 1\/2]<\/span><\/td>\nSmith, blacksmith (TJH). See St. \u2013fua<\/em> beat, strike, hammer, but usually limited to certain operations, viz. of smith’s work, work at (a metal), make (of metal) (FJ). Kula aliye mfuzi<\/strong>, na nyundo huitumiya;<\/em>\u00a0For anyone who is a smith, And who uses a hammer (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mkwamba<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0[n. 3\/4]\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDetritus, debris, flotsam and jetsam (TJH). Trash (INS). Kind of thorny bush, Securinega<\/em>, which looks rather like a henna bush (FJ). Yafumapo mkwambani<\/strong>, Kitoche humemetuka;<\/em>\u00a0When the tide goes out from the debris (on the beach), its gem glitters (ASN-6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
moyamoya<\/span><\/td>\n[adv.]<\/span><\/td>\nOne by one (TJH). See St. moja moja\u00a0<\/em>(FJ).\u00a0Yafumbuweni wayuzi<\/em>, mutongowe moyamoya<\/strong><\/em>; Reveal those things, you learned ones, Speak clearly (of them) one by one (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mtatuzi\/wa-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 1\/2]<\/span><\/td>\nPuzzle solver, decoder (TJH). Not in FJ. See St. –tatua<\/em> unravel, etc. Kibafut<\/span>e natatiya<\/em>, tatuwani<\/em> watatuzi<\/em><\/strong>; I propose a guessing game, Figure it out you solvers (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
muuya\/mi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 3\/4]<\/span><\/td>\nBreaker, foaming wave (TJH). Vague, lame, flot, syn. de wimbi. Prov.: Mwenda na kuu k’owi, wala haoni miuya<\/strong><\/em>, qui va sur un grand (bateau) ne se mouille, et ne sent pas la vague; DN et poet. (Sx). {TJH: The one who travels on a large boat does not get wet nor feel the waves}. Wazami wa uziwani<\/em>, wa mawimbi na miuya<\/strong><\/em>; Divers in the ocean, in waves and breakers (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
muyuzi\/wa-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 1\/2]<\/span><\/td>\nExpert, skilled, capable, learned, clever, skillful person (TJH). See St. \u2013jua<\/em>. Yafumbuweni wayuzi<\/strong><\/em>, mutongowe moyamoya;<\/em>\u00a0Reveal those things, you learned ones, Speak clearly (of them) one by one (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mwand<\/span><\/em>i\/mi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 3\/4]<\/span><\/td>\nLuminescence, ray of light, beam; see kand<\/span>i <\/em>‘treasure’, and chand<\/span>i <\/em>‘silver’\u00a0(TJH). Not in FJ or Sx with this sense. Miangaza na miand<\/span>i<\/strong>; Eneo hung’eng’ezuka<\/em>, With brightness and beams of light, The whole area glows (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mwangaza\/mi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 3\/4]<\/span><\/td>\nLight, brightness, clearness (FJ). Miangaza<\/em><\/strong> na miand<\/span>i, Eneo hung’eng’ezuka;<\/em>\u00a0With brightness and beams of light, The whole area glows (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mwelevu\/w-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 1\/2]<\/span><\/td>\nClever, sly one (TJH). See St. \u2013erevu. <\/em>Shrewd, clever, cunning, resourceful, crafty \u2014 not often a term of praise, but not always in disparagement (FJ). Welevu<\/em><\/strong> kitatuweni<\/em>, munambiye nielewe;<\/em>\u00a0Experts, work it out (the puzzle), Tell me (what it means) so I may understand (ASN-3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mwenendi\/w-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 1\/2]<\/span><\/td>\nOne who goes, a goer, passerby, etc. (TJH). See \u2013enenda<\/em> & -enda<\/em> go (FJ). Huvuta kila mwenendi<\/strong>; Kijopo hukusanyika<\/em>, It attracts every passerby, They gather in small groups (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mwia<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 3]\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTime, opportunity (TJH). Nafasi (INS). Wakati (ANS). Not in FJ or Sx. Nitawapa mwingi mwiya<\/strong>; Fundo hili funguwani<\/em>, I shall give you a lot of time, open this knot (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mwujiza\/mi-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 3\/4]<\/span><\/td>\nUnusual, special (TJH). Anything wonderful, extraordinary, supernatural, a wonder, a surprise, a miracle (FJ). Si <\/em>miti ya miujiza<\/strong>, Yenezee duniyani;<\/em>\u00a0They are not unusual trees, They are spread throughout the world (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mzami\/wa-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 1\/2]<\/span><\/td>\nDiver (ASN). See St. \u2013zama.<\/em> Wazami<\/em><\/strong> wa uziwani<\/em>, wa mawimbi na miuya;<\/em>\u00a0Divers in the ocean, in waves and breakers (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nahudha<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10 an.]<\/span><\/td>\nCaptain; see nahodha<\/em>\u00a0(FJ). Nahudha<\/em><\/strong> ni Nabahani, Bahari alozoweya;<\/em>\u00a0The captain is Nabhany, Who is accustomed to the ocean (ASN-S9). Ar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ng’eng’ezuka<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nShine, glow (TJH). Ng\u2019ara (ASN). See \u2013ngara<\/em> be bright, glitter, gleam, shine (FJ). Not in SX, not in FJ. Miangaza na miand<\/span>i, Eneo hung’eng’ezuka<\/strong><\/em>, With brightness and beams of light; The whole area glows (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ng\u2019andu<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9]<\/span><\/td>\nGold (ASN).<\/span><\/span>Copper colored (TJH). Nom que les marins donnent \u00e0 l’\u00e9toile du matin. V. zuhura; <\/em>2. (Mr. par emprunt au Zig.). Se dit parfois pour mamba-ng\u2019andu, <\/em>vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de crocodile de couleur claire, cuivr\u00e9e.\u00a0\u00a0Wengi wametajirika, Kwa ng’andu<\/strong> na tu chand<\/span>i;<\/em>\u00a0Many have become rich, With gold and even silver (ASN-S7).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nyongoza<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nShallow water, inlet, bay; sea ocean; tidal waters (TJH). Bahari ndogo ndogo; bahari (ASN). Bahari ya maji madogo (INS). Not in SX, not in FJ. Shaza lengetwe mtini; Zizimbwini mwa nyongoza<\/strong>,<\/em>The shell is held in the tree, In the depths of the ocean (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nyundo<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nHammer (FJ). Kula aliye mfuzi, na nyundo<\/strong> huitumiya,<\/em> For anyone who is a smith; And who uses a hammer (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nyunyu\/ma-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nDrizzle, light rain, gentle rain (TJH). Mostly used in the plur. manyunyu<\/em>, sprinkled liquid, sprinklings, drizzle, light rain (FJ). P’epo husukuma pwani, nyunyu<\/strong> ni kama zijiwe;<\/em>\u00a0The wind pushes (it) to the coast, the drizzle is like little pebbles (ASN-S3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
omo\/ma-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nBow, prow (FJ gives an Arabic etymology, but I suggest this is from *-lomo ‘mouth, beak, etc. thus that which protrudes in front, thus bow or prow of a boat. Moya t<\/span>ezi na omoni<\/strong><\/em>, sambo ipate tuliya;<\/em>\u00a0One at the stern and (another) at the bow, So that the dhow may lie at rest (ASN-S9).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pota<\/span><\/td>\n[v. t.]<\/span><\/td>\nTwist (FJ). \u2013legealegea<\/em> (ASN). See \u2013legea<\/em> be loose (slack, relaxed, soft, pliable) (FJ). Kama uzi sindanoni<\/em>, Upote pota<\/strong> hariri<\/em>, Like thread through a needle; A single, soft thread (of) silk (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rajai<\/span><\/td>\n[adv.]<\/span><\/td>\nFree, free floating, freely, every which way (TJH). Arijojo (INS). Harjojo<\/em> a loose kite (ASN). See arijojo:<\/em> Out of control, aimlessly, carelessly, at random (K&K). Not in SX or FJ. Rajai<\/em><\/strong> naregezeya, Kishad<\/span>a changu bwagani;<\/em>\u00a0I am setting it free, My kite into the sky above (ASN-S8). Ar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
regezea<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLoosen, let loose, release, etc. (TJH). \u2013Legeza<\/em> (ASN). Loosen, slacken, exhaust, cause to yield, etc. (FJ). Rajai naregezeya<\/strong>, Kishad<\/span>a changu bwagani;<\/em>\u00a0I am setting it free, My kite into the sky above (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sambo<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nType of dhow, boat; see Nabhany\u2019s poem Sambo ya Kiwandeo<\/em> q.v. Bibliography (TJH). Also see Sx where sambo = sambu<\/em> (Ng.). Syn. de c\u00e0mbo, <\/em>boutre. Aph.: Fulani atek\u00e9a sambu mai, <\/em>ce vieux est comme un boutre qui embarque de l’eau (sur le point de sombrer). Aph.: Kulla mwata samboye, hwenda ali mwana-madyi, <\/em>quiconque laisse son boutre, redevient un simple matelot. Cf. Mal. sambu, <\/em>navire. See Ar. somb\u00fbq, <\/em>petite barque. Moya t<\/span>ezi na omoni,\u00a0sambo<\/strong> ipate tuliya;<\/em>\u00a0One at the stern and (another) at the bow, So that the dhow may lie at rest (ASN-S9).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
shaza<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nOyster, oyster shell (ASN). See St chaza<\/em> oyster (FJ). Hu\u00eetre, sp\u00e9cial. hu\u00eetre adh\u00e9rente aux rochers. Cf. G. ishazha<\/em>, H. T. P. Mv. Nyamata<\/em>; (P. Mv. Am. = Mr. Z. chaza<\/em>, S. G. chazha<\/em>). ma- (Sx). Shaza<\/em><\/strong> lengetwe mtini<\/em>, zizimbwini mwa nyongoza;<\/em>\u00a0The shell is held in a tree, In the depths of the ocean (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
shuu\/ma-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5.6]<\/span><\/td>\nWave that breaks on the beach or on a reef, sudden wave, a breaker, a rogue wave (TJH). Wimbi kuu kwa ghafula<\/em>; also see mshuu<\/em> (ASN). Brisant; lame qui se brise soit en pleine mer, soit sur un r\u00e9cif. (Sx; DN. = G. ishuu<\/em>). Not in FJ. Hachi shuu<\/strong> na miuya<\/em>, wala wimbi uziwani<\/em>, He\u2019s not afraid of breaking or foaming waves; Nor any other wave in the sea (ASN-S9).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sumbika<\/span><\/td>\n[v. t.]<\/span><\/td>\nPlunge into, plunge, immerse, thrust between (TJH). -Pachika, ingia katika mawimbi (ASN). See -pachika<\/em> secure in a particular position, i.e. between two things, fix, stick… (FJ). See msumbiko<\/em> connection, linking (K&K); Allonge de fil entre l\u2019hame\u00e7on et la ligne (Sx). Wimbini huisumbika<\/strong>, Ikegesha ufuoni;<\/em>\u00a0Into the waves it plunged itself, Reaching safety on the beach (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ut<\/span><\/em>and<\/span><\/em>u\/t<\/span><\/em>‘and<\/span><\/em>u<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 11\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nBranch (TJH). Tagaa\/ma-, tawi\/ma- (ASN). Ram\u00e9e, grosse branche avec ses rameaux et ses feuilles (Am. P. S. = G. itandu, tandu, <\/em>Mv. tanzu<\/em>; ma-. <\/em>Augm. de utandu<\/em> (Sx). T<\/span>‘and<\/span>u<\/em><\/strong> hazionekani, Yapokuwa zat<\/span>epuza;<\/em>\u00a0The branches are not visible, Even though they are burgeoning in growth (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
t<\/span><\/em>‘ani<\/span><\/td>\n[adv.]<\/span><\/td>\nOn the back, supine (TJH). See St. chali<\/em>. Kwa kuwama na kwa t<\/span>‘ani<\/strong>, kubenuwa zenu ziya;<\/em>\u00a0On your stomachs and backs, flexing your joints (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
t’at’azi<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nPuzzle, mystery (INS). Difficulties (ASN). {NB. Progressive assimilation of medial consonant from aspirated initial consonant.} Not in Sx or FJ. Derived from *-t\u00e1t- tie up. See Sx and other derived forms, e.g., (P.). Syn. de Z. –tatanyua<\/em>, d\u00e9brouiller, d\u00eam\u00ealer. 2. (Mv.) fendre, f\u00ealer. d\u00e9chirere, cf. –tatua<\/em>. (SX). T’at’azi<\/em><\/strong> zingatatiya, Mafundi zitatuweni<\/em>, Even though the puzzles are perplexing; Oh experts, figure them out (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tandazia<\/span><\/td>\n[v. appl. cs.]<\/span><\/td>\nSpread out for, extend for, disperse for (TJH). See –tandaa<\/em> ‘be spread out over a large area, be open and wide, like a plain (FJ). Also see \u2013tanda<\/em> and –tandisha<\/em> in FJ. Kuna kiwingu yangani<\/em>, Mvua itandaziwe<\/strong><\/em>; There is a small cloud in the sky, The rain is spread within (ASM-S3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tandushia<\/span><\/td>\n[v. appl. cs. cv.]<\/span><\/td>\nUnfold for, unleash for, set free for (TJH). See –tandua<\/em> ‘take off (fold up, remove) what is laid on (spread out, etc.), and so of unfurnishing a bed or room, unharnessing an animal, etc. (FJ). Kwa kasi zitandushiwe<\/strong><\/em>; Na kushukiya maini<\/em>, Quickly they are unleashed, And descend into the water.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
taniza<\/span><\/td>\n[v. cs\/int.]<\/span><\/td>\nTaunt, goad, make fun of, poke fun at, deride, mock, ridicule, treat impolitely (TJH). See \u2013tani <\/em>{note dental consonant.} Traiter sans fa\u00e7on, abuser de qqn., permettre tout chez qqn, se donner toute libert\u00e9 chez lui (Am. arch.; Sx). Nayuwa siwatanizi<\/strong><\/em>; hamugagwi yaweleya<\/em>, I know that I am not taunting you, You are not baffled, (about) things clear to you (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tatia<\/span><\/td>\n[v. appl.]<\/span><\/td>\nMake a tangle of; (2) wind up in a skein or ball; (3) puzzle, perplex, make difficulties, e.g. tatia uzi kijitini<\/em>, wind thread on a stick. Tatia kilemba<\/em>, arrange the folds of a turban. Also used of a snake coiling round its prey (FJ). T’at’azi zingatatiya<\/strong>, Mafundi zitatuweni;<\/em>\u00a0Even though the puzzles are perplexing, Oh experts, figure them out (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tatua<\/span><\/td>\n[v. cv.]<\/span><\/td>\nSolve, figure out, work out, decipher, decode; Untangle, undo, etc. (TJH). See -tatua<\/em> disentangle, cut a knot, solve a difficulty; (2) tear, rend, cleave, rip open or apart (FJ). T’at’azi zingatatiya, Mafundi zitatuweni<\/strong><\/em>; Even though the puzzles are perplexing, Oh experts, figure them out (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
t<\/span><\/em>epuza<\/span><\/td>\n[v. int.]<\/span><\/td>\nFlourish, burgeon, sprout prolifically, of plants (TJH). Sprout, shoot up of any plant showing life (FJ). -Tokeza matawi (ASN). See –t<\/span>epuza<\/em>: –t<\/span>epua<\/em> DN. = DS. -chipua<\/em>, -chepua<\/em>; –t<\/span>epuza<\/em> caus. et int. Miti yat<\/span>epuza, yatoa mani<\/em> (Sx). T<\/span>‘and<\/span>u hazionekani, Yapokuwa zat<\/span>epuza<\/strong>;<\/em> The branches are not visible, Even though they are burgeoning in growth (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
t<\/span><\/em>ezi\/ma-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nStern, poop of a ship (FJ). Moya t<\/span>ezi<\/strong> na omoni<\/em>, sambo ipate tuliya;<\/em>\u00a0One (anchor) at the stern and (another) at the bow, So that the dhow may lie at rest (ASN-S9).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tongoa<\/span><\/td>\n[v. tr.]<\/span><\/td>\nTease apart, cut into, dissect; sharpen to a point; articulate, make pronouncements, speak precisely (TJH). See St. \u2013chongoa<\/em> (FJ). See\u00a0–tongoa maneno<\/em> prononcer des paroles, dire qqch. 2. Am: Articuler, prononcer (-t<\/u>amuka<\/em>) (Sx). Yafumbuweni wayuzi<\/em>, mutongowe<\/strong> moyamoya<\/em>; Reveal those things, you learned ones, Speak clearly (of them) one by one (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tumia<\/span><\/td>\n[v.tr.]<\/span><\/td>\nSee St. –tumia.<\/em> Kula aliye mfuzi, na nyundo huitumiya<\/strong>;<\/em> For anyone who is a smith, And who uses a hammer (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
t<\/span><\/em>‘unu<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nSomething rare, choice, valuable\u2014keepsake, a souvenir, an heirloom, a special present, treasure, a rare sight, a curiosity (FJ). Niwapimiye kwa mani, Tuzo t<\/span>‘unu<\/strong> na hid<\/span>aya;<\/em>\u00a0Let me weigh it for you with a scale, The reward is a rare, precious gift (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tuzo<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nA present, esp. of a reward for success (FJ). Niwapimiye kwa mani, Tuzo<\/strong> t<\/span>‘unu na hid<\/span>aya;<\/em>\u00a0Let me weigh it for you with a scale, The reward is a rare, precious gift (ASN-S8).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ufuo<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 11\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nBeach, shore, seashore, coastline. Wimbini huisumbika, Ikegesha ufuoni<\/strong><\/em>; Into the waves it plunged itself, Reaching safety on the shore (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
uk’eto\/k\u2019eto<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 11\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nDepth (FJ). Hupenya ndani kwa ndani, Ya uk’eto<\/strong> wa bahari;<\/em>\u00a0They penetrate completely inside, The depth of the ocean (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
upote\/p\u2019ote<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 11\/10]<\/span><\/td>\nThong, bowstring\u2014of sinew or twisted string (FJ). Single thread or string (ASN). Kama uzi sindanoni<\/em>, Upote<\/strong> pota hariri;<\/em>\u00a0Like thread through a needle, A single, soft thread (of) silk (ASN-S4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
uza<\/span><\/td>\n[v. tr]<\/span><\/td>\nAsk a question (TJH). See St. \u2013uliza.<\/em> Nauza<\/em><\/strong> changu kimiya, kichat<\/span>iya chashikani;<\/em>\u00a0I pose a question about my net, if I cast it what will it catch? (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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uziwa<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 11]<\/span><\/td>\nSea, ocean (ASN). See ziwa\/maziwa<\/em> lake (FJ). Wazami wa uziwani<\/strong><\/em>, wa mawimbi na miuya<\/em>, Divers in the ocean, in waves and breakers (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wama<\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nBe, lie in a prone position, face downward, on one\u2019s stomach (TJH). Se coucher \u00e0 plat ventre (-lala kwa kuwama<\/em>), se pencher, \u00eatre pench\u00e9 ou couch\u00e9 de mani\u00e8re \u00e0 couvrir, DS. -fuama<\/em> (Mv. Am. = G. –vama<\/em>). (Sx). See -fuama<\/em>: lie or bend down with the head on the arms, stomach downwards, but not touching the ground, and the buttocks raised. \u00a0 Sometimes used in an obscene sense (FJ). Kifudifudi<\/em> (INS). Kwa kuwama<\/strong> na kwa t<\/span>‘ani, kubenuwa zenu ziya;<\/em>\u00a0On your stomachs and backs, flexing your joints (ASN-S1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wimbi\/ma-<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5\/6]<\/span><\/td>\nWave (FJ). Wazami wa uziwani<\/em>, wa mawimbi<\/strong> na miuya;<\/em>\u00a0Divers in the ocean, in waves and breakers (ASN-S1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yanga<\/span><\/td>\n[n. 5]<\/span><\/td>\nSky, etc. (TJH). See St.\u00a0anga<\/em> (1) light, etc.; (2) sky, etc. (3) illumination, etc. (FJ). Kuna kiwingu yangani<\/strong><\/em>, Mvua itandaziwe;<\/em>\u00a0There is a small cloud in the sky, The rain is spread within (ASM-S3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yapokuwa<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0[conj.]<\/span><\/td>\nEven though, see St. ijapokuwa<\/em> (TJH). T<\/span>‘and<\/span>u hazionekani, Yapokuwa<\/strong> zat<\/span>epuza;<\/em>\u00a0The branches are not visible, Even though they are burgeoning in growth (ASN-S5).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yuu<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0[n. 5; adv.]<\/span><\/td>\nAbove, up, etc.; see St. juu<\/em>\u00a0(TJH). \u00a0Lulu ikikamilika, Yuu<\/strong> la mti shazani;<\/em>\u00a0Once the pearl has reached perfection; On the tree in its shell (ASN-S6).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yuwa<\/span><\/td>\n[v. tr.]<\/span><\/td>\nKnow, etc.; see St. \u2013jua<\/em>\u00a0(TJH).\u00a0Nayuwa<\/em><\/strong> siwatanizi<\/em>, hamugagwi yaweleya;<\/em>\u00a0I know that I am not taunting you, You are not baffled, (about) things clear to you (ASN-S2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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