List of Prefix in Swahili and English

To learn Swahili language common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common words that we can used in daily life. Here you learn Prefix words in English with Swahili translation. If you are interested to learn the most common Swahili Prefix words, this place will help you to learn Prefix words in Swahili language with their pronunciation in English. Prefix words are used in daily life conversations, so it is very important to learn all words in English and Swahili.

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List of Prefix words in Swahili

Here is the list of prefixes in Swahili language with meanings and their pronunciation in English.

de-

Deactivate	zima
Debate	mjadala
Decade	muongo
Decent	heshima
Decision	uamuzi
Declare	tangaza
Decode	simbua
Decomposition	mtengano
Decrease	kupungua
Deduction	makato
Default	chaguo-msingi
Defeat	kushindwa
Defend	kutetea
Deforest	ukataji miti
Deformation	deformation
Degeneration	kuzorota
Demand	mahitaji

dis-

Disaccord	kutokubaliana
Disaffection	kutopendezwa
Disagree	kutokubaliana
Disappear	kutoweka
Disapprove	kutokubali
Discharge	kutokwa
Discipline	nidhamu
Discompose	ondoa
Discount	punguzo
Discover	gundua
Displeasure	kutofurahishwa
Disqualify	ondoa sifa

ex-

Exceed	zidi
Exchange	kubadilishana
Exhale	exhale
Explain	kueleza
Explosion	mlipuko
Export	kuuza nje

im-

Impair	kudhoofisha
Impassion	shauku
Implant	pandikiza
Import	kuagiza
Impossible	haiwezekani
Impress	kuvutia
Improper	yasiyofaa
Improve	kuboresha

in-

Inaction	kutochukua hatua
Inactive	asiyefanya kazi
Inadequate	haitoshi
Income	mapato
Incorrect	si sahihi
Indirect	isiyo ya moja kwa moja
Insecure	kutokuwa na usalama
Inside	ndani
Invisible	asiyeonekana

inter-

Interaction	mwingiliano
Interchange	kubadilishana
Intermission	mapumziko
International	kimataifa
Internet	mtandao
Interview	mahojiano

ir-

Irradiation	mnururisho
Irrational	isiyo na mantiki
Irregular	isiyo ya kawaida
Irrelevant	isiyo na maana
Irreplaceable	isiyoweza kubadilishwa
Irreversible	isiyoweza kutenduliwa

mid-

Midday	mchana
Midland	katikati mwa nchi
Midnight	usiku wa manane
Midway	katikati
Midwife	mkunga

mis-

Misaligned	iliyopangwa vibaya
Misguide	potofu
Misinform	taarifa zisizo sahihi
Mislead	kupotosha
Misplace	mahali pabaya
Misrule	utawala mbaya
Misspelt	makosa ya tahajia
Mistake	kosa
Misunderstand	kutoelewa
Misuse	matumizi mabaya

non-

Non existent	haipo
Non pareil	isiyo ya pareil
Nonchalant	asiye na wasiwasi
Nonfiction	yasiyo ya uongo
Nonsense	upuuzi
Nonstop	bila kukoma

over-

Overcharge	malipo ya ziada
Overcome	kushinda
Overflow	kufurika
Overlap	kuingiliana
Overload	mzigo kupita kiasi
Overlook	sahau
Overpower	nguvu kupita kiasi
Overrate	kupita kiasi
Overrule	kupindua

pre-

Predefine	fafanua awali
Prefix	kiambishi awali
Prehistory	historia ya awali
Prepay	malipo ya awali
Prepossess	kumiliki
Prevail	shinda
Preview	hakikisho

pro-

Proactive	makini
Proceed	endelea
Proclaim	kutangaza
Profess	kukiri
Profit	faida
Profound	ya kina
Program	programu
Progress	maendeleo
Prolong	kuongeza muda

re-

React	kuguswa
Reappear	kutokea tena
Reclaim	kudai tena
Recollect	kumbuka
Recommendation	mapendekezo
Reconsider	tafakari upya
Recover	kupona
Redo	fanya upya
Rewrite	andika upya

tele-

Telecommunication	mawasiliano ya simu
Telegram	telegramu
Telepathic	telepathic
Telephone	simu
Telescope	darubini
Television	televisheni

trans-

Transfer	uhamisho
Transform	kubadilisha
Transgender	mtu aliyebadili jinsia
Translation	tafsiri
Transparent	uwazi
Transport	usafiri

un-

Undo	tengua
Unequal	zisizo sawa
Unhappy	kutokuwa na furaha
Unpack	fungua
Unseen	isiyoonekana
Unstable	isiyo imara
Unusual	isiyo ya kawaida

up-

Update	sasisha
Upgrade	kuboresha
Uphill	kupanda
Uphold	shikilia
Upset	kasirika
Upstairs	juu
Upward	juu

Top 1000 Swahili words

Here you learn top 1000 Swahili words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Swahili meanings with transliteration.

Eat	kula
All	zote
New	mpya
Snore	koroma
Fast	haraka
Help	msaada
Pain	maumivu
Rain	mvua
Pride	kiburi
Sense	maana
Large	kubwa
Skill	ujuzi
Panic	wasiwasi
Thank	asante
Desire	hamu
Woman	mwanamke
Hungry	njaa

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Daily use Swahili Sentences

Here you learn top Swahili sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Swahili meanings with transliteration.

Good morning	Habari za asubuhi
What is your name	Jina lako nani
What is your problem	shida yako ni ipi?
I hate you	Nakuchukia
I love you	nakupenda
Can I help you	Naweza kukusaidia?
I am sorry	Samahani
I want to sleep	nataka kulala
This is very important	Hii ni muhimu sana
Are you hungry	una njaa?
How is your life	maisha yako yakoje?
I am going to study	naenda kusoma