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WIRUTE GIGIKUYU
Maritwa ma Gïgïküyü MataürÍtwoNa GTthüngü
David N. Muiru
@ MMVII
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WïRUTE oieïxÜYÜ
Marítwa ma GigÍkíiyú MataíiiÍtwoNa GÍthíing(r
NaDavid N. Muiru
@ MMVII
@ Daüd N. MuiÍu (MMVII)P.O. Box 22. Nandi Hills
Email: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THE BOOK.PRONOLNCIATIONS OF GÏKÜYÜ WORDSUSE OF SUFFÌXTÊNSESSENTENCE STRUCTURE,CATEGORIES OF WORDSWORDS.KÏNDÜ_NoUNR]IKA _ AGE GROUPÌ.{YAMÚ_ANIMALÌ.{YONI_BIRDMÌTÏ _ TREESCIÌGA _ BODY PARTSBODY WASTEMWAKO*BUILDINGNGUO _ CLOTHINGKANITHA_CHURCHMARANGI_COLOURCIIRA _ CASEMÜTUGo_BEHAVIORGÌKUÜ DEATHIRIO,FOODHEAVENLY BODIESFEATURES IN THE SKYINDO CIA NYÚMBA _ HOUSE HOLDLIQUOR - NJOHIRWARIO _ LANGUAGECUMA _ METALMÜGÚNDA _ GARDENMBECA _ MONEYNDÌRA _ RELATIONSGÌTHOMO _ READINGKÌÌRoHo _ SPIRITUALNDWARI - SICKNESSPHYSICAL FEATURESNDEBE. TITLEMÜRo_TooLNGAARI _ VEHICLEINDO CIA KÚRIÌRA _ UTENSILSMBAARA_WAR
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GIgIkãtã Wods and lheb English Translations
t{$ll!f,S:ü!WltÍ.*Éi,:jtlôiÍi{:i:ll,:::r,r::']]r"", r,,rrrr:,::i:ì,r,ìiir,::r::iii:rrri.i.:::trt:til.t.:::t:!All the GÌgftüyü words have been given the equivalent English translation,giving some of them, the different word forms.
Some people may also benefit by learning unknown English words fromthe Gïgìkúyü words. Some words have been modified from one part ofspeech to another depending on usage of the word, to give the reader abroader view ofthe word's meaning.
To differentiate the different forms of words, v. is used for verb, adj. foradjective, n. for nouns,p/. for plural.
:f'.$.qü,g$l$t8üttÍil{$ôÍ;ôllrfirü:W0RD$:f",,:::::l::,:l:::::rr:,:,:'::i,:Cigftüyü language is unique fiom the other Bantu languages in that, ú€reare tÌvo unique vowels, namely; 'ï' pronounced as in letter 'a', and úpronounced as in letter 'o'. A person who has leamt the language will beidentified, by how he or she treats tÌìese two voweÌs.
'b' has an 'f sound, and úere is no 'f, and 'v' in the GÌgìtüyü alphabet.'c' has an 's' sound, and 's', 'sh-', and 'ch' are not in the language. 'b -sound', like in the word 'book', comes fiom the combination of 'mb-'.
usorsÌ.tmD(Use ofsuÍfix'-nga', and '-ga' - asks one to go further,while '-ga', asks one to be going first.
' I]*ì:YPY . r. ìr '.
NÌnda- past tense e.g. NindathiireNÌndira- present tense e.g. NÌndïrathrÌNïnga- future tense. e.g. Ningathii
The structure is; Subject - Verb Object
WoÌds have been categorized for ease of identification, and not so much byparts of speech classification
slqif$lÍCúlS crÌRÍ,Learn the words, and then practise constructing sentence in speech.
GUIkA!f, Vo s and lheir Eiglíth tuanslaÍions
Bata Purpose. Mabata,pl.
Biringi WhistleBúrüri Country.MabürüÍi,
pl.Coro trumpetGiathi FeastGÍko ActGithimâ Well.Ìthima,plGithitú CharmGitina at the rootsGüoyâ Fear. Kïguoya -
cowiìtdHinya Strength.Igai iúeritanceIgongona Ritual / Ceremony.
Magongona, p/.lgoto Banana wrappingIhengere Sheet plate / notice
boardIhiga Stone. Mahiga, plIhinda PeriodIhü Pregnancy. Mahu,
pl.
Itara
IthagaIthatha
Pit / Hole. Marima,pl.A perch forfirewood in akitchenOmamentPiece ofvolcanicrock for washingfeet
IthendúCia ngú Lops
ItherÍi Word play, jest,joke
Kahindâ ChanceKayil EchoKÍaga Chicken houseKlanâ NooseKiano \pitch doctor's
container forconcoctlon
Klarâ Rubbish heap.Ciara, pl
KÍeha SorrowKÍglYâtio Excuse. Wìgwatie -
Get an excuse.Kihumo Origin/sourceKinanda Record playerKindú Thing (object).
lndo, plKing'ang'a Public place.
lng'ang'a, plKing'aratuâ Market centreKing'ora Alarm. Ing'ora, p/.KionerêÌia ExampleKlrÍrâ General talk. Idra,
pl.Kiriti Un exploited forestKÍyo Active in workKonâ ComerKwaga LackMa TruúMaaÌ WaterMagegâniâ MysteryMaheni LiesManagÍ fancyMaria Pool of waterMarÍâ LetterMarundurundu Not cleárMâthangania UncertainMbu Wail
Glglklyt lyods and rhei, English Tn$ldiont
Mbügi BellMbúgü Witch doctors
divination stonesMeciria thoughtMerirlris DesireMlhehú WhisperMlhúmú BreathMlnyamaro TribulationsMlrúri RaysMübira Rubber stap / ballMücene SlanderMúcil HomeMücingÍl Aroma /good smell
(ofmeat)Mflgambo Sound.Mïgambo,
pl.Múgogo Log of a treeMügwate Captive / Prisoner.
I,tfrgw?úe, pl.Múh0hÍ Un invited talkMúharaU TroughMúhiâno LikenessMÍlhlÌfgr Clan. Mihirïga, p/.Mühu AshMühuhu Rumour.Ìtfihuhu,
pl.Múndú Man. Andü, p/.Múnglld MobMunju silt deposits in
waterMÍnyaka Luck.Ìvfinyaka,plMúrata FÍiend. Arat4 p/.Mütego TÍapMüthiâ End. Mithia, p/.Mútino Accident.Mïtino,
pl.MútitÍl ForestMuuma OathMwâgo ftnMwaki Fire. Mïaki, pi.Mwanya
Mwanya Group of items
Mwanya HoleMwatú BeehiveMweke Chance to do
somethingMwlhoko HopeNdâci DanceNdâI RiddleNdeÍeti Chat. Tereta, v.Ndeto DiscussionNditi challengeNdogo SmokeNdoÍo MudNdundu SecretagreementNdungata ServantNdúnyú MarketNg'ârâgu HmgerNga Straps from skinsNgengere bellNgero Bad luck / assaultNgombo SlaveNgurunga CaveNgwâtio GÌoup activity
(merry-go-round)Njeme AppetiteNjenga CoaÌseNjingiri JinglesNjlra WayRiêÌâ AiÌRiiko hearthRiri Glory / radiance
/brilliantRÍtwa NameRügano SioryRüiuki Crumbs/rubbishRÍlkúngú DustRúrlrl TribeRúruka Race. Ndúa,p/.Rúúâ Hide / skins. Njüa,
pl.Rwario Discussion.Mïario.
PI.Thahu unclean / taboo
ThandiThenemaThiThimoThïnâ
ThiriThongoriThumuTilhÍúgemu
úningaUhoro
úkengiÚndú
úremiÚrirüÚrirüútheriútugiWitikioWonaniaWoni
ìVooni
SparksMovieWorld / groundProverbPoverty. Mathína,pl.S€cretblowing homPoisonNothingBeauty. Gemia, v. -make beautiful,HypocrisyNews / Report.Mohoro, p/.BrightrÌessThing (event).MaÍindü, plDisobedienceGÍeat thingMisfoÌtuneLightkindnessBeliefDemonshationOpinion. Maúoni,pl.ProspeÍity
KaanaKahliKairÍtuKamwânaKang'ei
Múthuri
MútumiaMwanake
Small boySmall girlBoyWomen whosechildren have notbeen ciÌcumcisedMarried / old man.Athuri, p/.'ffoman. Atumia, p/.Young man. Anake,pl.
GE kllyl Worb dnd lheir English Tranttúiorrs
Nyaldnyua'rVomen whosechildren have beencircumcised
Biika Age mates / groupUkúrú Age. Mükürü. ,{d.
KânyauKanyÍtúKÍgunyü
KÍgurumüki
Giïko Cobra (snake)GÍtoore Hyrax. Itoore, p/.Guoya WoolHârika Male goatHiti HyenaHuko MoleIkorogoca Egg shell.
Makorogoca, p/.ItâÍâÌa PythonItumbl Egg. MatumbÌ, p/.Kang'auÍü Scorpion.
TüngaurÍi, p/.Cat. Tünyau, p/.CheetúWorm / Larva.Igunyü, pl
Red neck lizmd.Igurumüki, pl
Kiugü Pen (animalenclosure). Ciugü,pl.Fish. CiÍingüyú, p/.Frog. Ciiira, pl -Lamb. Tüüri, p/.Domestic animalsHorsebuffaloRatWeevilHare / rabbitSpiderGoâtFemale goat.Ìvílgoma, v.
KÍüngüyúKÍúÌaKoriMahiúMbarâthiMbogoMblaMbúcaMbúküMbúmbúÍMbúriMúgomâ
Múnyongoro Earthworms.Mïnyongoro, v
MúÌúthi Lion. Ìlfnüthi, pi.
Müthúa White ants.Mwati Female sheep.
lvÍatl, pl.Ndaa LouseNdangúrú Stomach wormsNdigiri DoúeyNding'oing'o BeetleNdirahúgl DomesticdoveNduba BearNdüiga GiraffeNdume BullNdúÌúme He sheepNdutu JiggerNg'ombe CowNg'ondu SheepNgâmÍra CamelNgâarâ MouseNgari Ant eaterNgrrÍ LeopardNgâtia LionNgee Lice eggsNgi House flyNgigi LocustsNgÍma MonkeyNgÍrÍ WarthogNgui DogNgúkúma TickNgúngüni BedbugNguru TortoiseNgÍÌú€ PigNguyoNguyaNjagathi Liz,,Íd
Columbus monkeyFlying White ants
ZebmCalfElephantBeesBaboon
NjagÍNjâúNjoguNjúkïNügü
Glgtlúyí fitordt awl lheir Engliôh Translolions
Nyoka SnakeNyümbü MuleRwagf MosquitoThaha Scent trailThamaki FishThenge He goatThigiriri AntsThiya AntelopeThuraku Safari antsThuyâ FleasThwariga DeerÚme Aphids
Húngú HawkIthâgu Wings. Mathagu, p/.Mbâta
klengei DucksMbâtâ
múcinga TurkeyMúthece BeakMÌr,eÍâ HenNderi VultureNdundu OwlNdutuÌa DoveNganga Guinea fowlNgÍkú ChickenNgÌvare PartridgeNjogoo CockNyoni BirdRuoys Feather.Maguoya,
pl.
Hwâng'â BranchIhÍndu Wild bananasIkorobia AvocadoKaiabâ Kei appleIhúa Flower. Mahüa, p/.Mareru LichensMbüi FloweÍMiigua Thoms
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MflìÍndú PalrnsMúbaÍ Blue gumMücinda PinusMükarakaba CypressMúldma GrevilleaMÍkindúri CrotonMúri Root. Miri, p/.Mútarakwa CedarMütTNyeki
Tree. Mïti p/.Grass
Rúhonge Branch.Honge,p/.Thabai Nettle
GïcokãGlkereGÍthÍriGuokoGútüIgegoIgotiIhindÍIkaiIkinyaIniIruKaara
Kaaral.a múiraKânuâ
KarakaraKiande
KlreÍuKiromoKügürÍlMahuMakanoMaÌâMbarr
Biceps. Icoka, plThigh. Ikere, p/.ChestHandEar. Matü, p/.Tooth, Magego, plBack of neckBone. Mahïndï, p/.Cheek. Makai, p/.Feet. Makinya, pi.Liver. Mani, p/.Knee. Maru, p/.Finger. Ciara kanatwar4 pl.
Small fingerMouth. Tünu4 p/.
Back ofthe mouthShoulder. Ciande,pl.Chin. Ireru, pi.Lip. Iromo, p/.Leg. Magirit, pl.Stomach(inside)Shoulder boneIntestinesRibs
GIgIhúyú lyods and theb Errglbh Trunsla,ions
Mbul Grey hairsMbutu Eye lashesMlikiha Vein. Ìvfrkiha, p/.Mütari Back of legMüthirimo Front of legMwÍri BodyNdâ StomachNderu BeardNdira HeelNg'ong'o BackNgingo NeckNgoro HeartNjegeke Aim pitNj uirl HairNyondo Teat / BreastsRitho Eye. Maitho, plRúhI Palm ofthe hand.
IIfr, pl.RúrimÍ Tongue. Ntnip/.Rüthiâ Cheek. Thi4p/.Rwara Finger nail.
Ndwara, p/.Rwâriúngú PancreasThÍlng'wa Aúle
Mahira PusMâi Stool (waste)Mâithori TearsMâta SalivMâth|rgumoUrine
CukuruIbati
IkúmbÍ
KihingoMbaúMbito
SchoolIÍon sheet. Mabati,pl.Granary. Makümbipl.Gate. Ihingo, p/.TimberDroppers
Múcumâfi Building nail.Mïcumarï, p/.
Múgiki Banier. Migfti, p/.MúhíÍÍgo Partitioning\ryallMüÌango Door.Mïrango,p/.Mítthingi FoundationMwa'ki Builder. Aa'ki, p/.Ndirica WindowNgathl LadderRiigÍ DoorRúirigo FenceRúthingo Wall.Thingo,p/.RÌr,embea House eavesThrgingï WireThingiÌa HutThitimâ ElechicityThome ComDoundentrance
B€thiti VestCati ShiÌtCindano NeedleCuka Sheet ofcloth.
Macúa, p/.GÍtambaya Piece ofcloth.
Itarírbaya, pl.Igooti Coat.Magooti,p/.Irinda SkirtKtbungo Button. Ibungo, p/.
KÍraka Patch. Iraka, p/.Kiratú Shoe. IÍatii, p/.KÍrembâ Turban. Irenba, p/.Kiiima Bead(necklace).
Ciíma, pl.GumbootsCottonpocket/bagPair of long trouser.Mìbuto, p/.Belt. Mìcibi, p/.
KobokoboMbâmbaMondoMÍibuto
Múcibi
Gtglkãyú Vords and lheb English Translalionr
Mügâthi Necklace.ÌWgaúï,pl.
Mühuko Pocket.Mìhuko,p/.
Mür€ng€ti Blanket. MÍrengeti,pl.
Mìvendiânjüa Overcoat
Ngúbiâ Cap lhatNguo ClothesRuno HemRürigi Thread.Ndigi,p/.Taritari SlippersThogithi SocksThuruâri Pair ofshoÍsUthi Sewing thread
Atheru SaintsGrcurjÍ gÍa
ikúmi TitheHera Repent.Ihoyâ Prayer. Múoya, p/.Kânithâ ChurchKanjü RobeKioneki Vision. Cioneki, p/.KlÍlkânÍro AgÌeement / Bible.
Irìkaniro, p/.KírÍra CatechismKúbatithio Baptism. Batithia, v.Kúngiiiyâ PraiseKwambwo CruciÍied. Amba, v.Mehia Wrong doing / sinMühianano Idol / sculpture.
Mìhianano, p/.Múhothi Offering.Mìhothi,
pl.Mühunjia Preacher.Ahunjia,
pl.Mútharaba CrossRwimbo Song. Nyïmbo, p/.Tha Mercy / pity
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Thathaiya WorshipThayú PeaceThümbÍ CrownÚira TestimonyUthamaki Kingdom /
BrownItune RedMÍirú BlackMútheúku Grey/LightcolouredMwerú WhiteRangi ìyâ
Bur[ru BlueRangi rya
Ngoikoni YellowRangi wa nyeki GreenRangi Colour
Ciira
úthariaúthingu
WihokeWitftio
GitúmiIgootiIhakiKiama
KihotoMúiraMútui ciira Judse
leadership.Athamaki, z. -kings.AdulteryRighteousness /virtue. Thinga, v. -be righteous.TrustFait
Advocate.Mawakíri., pl .
reason. Itümi, p/.CourtBribe. Múaki, plCommittee. Ciama,pl.
Fact. Ihooto, p/.Witness
Wakiri
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GIgfhúyfr lYo s and lheh Ehglkh Tnnslations
Miitugo
NgânjâNguthiNyararaThoniThutiúiru
Gúlondoira StammerGwitigira FearKlguoya Coward. Iguoya, pl
Kúmaka FrightMarâkara AngerMücoker€ru StubbornMiihâhi RumourMÍlhoreri HumbleMúkigu FoolishMútana Generous.Atana,
adj.Behaviour. Mïtugo,pl..DoubtConceitedContemptshyLustJealousy
Gükuirwo BeÌeavedIthândúkú CoffinKâburi CemeteryKÌimbâ Copse. Ciimba, p/.Macakâyâ MoumMathiko FuneÌalMbÍrirâ GraveMwana wa
ndigwa OrphanMütumiarva ndigÌïâ Widow
BithariCabâci(ngândo)CondaCukariCumbr-
Pan cakesSodaSugarSalt
GÏkwa Yams. Ikw4 p/.GÍthana First cow's milkGÍtheri Foodmade from
maize / beansGÍtoeÍo Ste\ryGÍtüngúrú Onion. ItüngüÍü, p/.
GükaÌanga Mix cookingingredients
Gútheriika BoilingIcungwa Orange.Macungwa,
pl.Igâta Sodium carbonateIkoro Peeling (noun).
Makoro, p/.Irenge Puàpkin.Marenge,
pl.Iria MilkIrigú .. Banna. Marigü, p/.Irio Food. Tüirio, n. -
small arnount offood
Itega PaÍty.Matega,p/.Ikorobia Avocado.
Matomoko, p/.Itunda Fruit. Matunda, p/.Kanda Klead (flour)Keki CakeKtgwa Sugar caneKIÌimú CreamKÍrugü Group meat eatingMaguta Cooking fatMakara CharcoalMâk€rüro Dregs
Mbembe lN{.aizÊMboco BeansMÍcâkwe Empty maize comb.
MúcereMügrteMúhra
Mïcakwe, p/.RiceBread. Mïgate, p/.Sorghum
Glgtkú!ü lfo s and theiì English Trarrslaliont
Múhinyu Fine (floor)Múkimo Mashed potatoes /
girheriMútu Floor. Mïtu, p/.Mwere MilletNdare BerriesNdawa ya
küimbiâ Baking powder /yeast
Ndia PartyNdúüma AÍrow rootsNgando Pan cake (chapati)Ngâno lvheatNgara Roasted dry maizeNgima Stiff ponidgeNgvaci Sweet potatoesNjenga Broken maize
grainsNj[gü PeasNyama MeatNyeni VegetablesRiâ EatRÍgu Packed lunchThia (Mütu)Mill (floor)ThiagÍ ButterThubu Soup / BrothThúgúna Strip (meat from
bone)únm HoneyÚcrrn PonidgeWaru Potatoes
Njata StarRiúâ SunMatu-inÍ Sky
Gúthererüka DawnMâtu-inï SkyMakenga
t4
NgirobuCabiGïcicio
GÍtandâGTtIIkünia
arlithi
Riii0 GüthúaRiüa KúrathaRuoro
rügÍtema
Suns€t horizonlightsSunsetSunrise
Sun risehorizon lights
Bulb (lighting)KeyMirror / windowpane. Icicio, p/.Bed. Marïri p/.Chair. Iti, p/.Gunny bags.Makünia, p/.
Ithandúkü Box.MathandükÍi.pl.Purse. Ibeti, p/.
Kibiriti MatchboxKlhingúro KeyKlondo Basket.Ciondo,p/.Mbaü timberMetha TableMúberethi Pipe. Mìberethi, pi.Múgamba B€d straps.
Mïgamb4 p/.MúkinyÍ Tooth brush.
Mìkinyi p/.Múkwa StÍap. Mìkwa, pi.Mükwânjü Walking stick.
Mïkwanjü, p/.MÍnyoore Polyhene. MÌnyore,
pl.Ndigi RopesNdiroo CupboardNganângú Basket's ear for
straPFirewoodThin firewood
NgüNjrbÍ
Gígthú!ú Wodt andíhe Engtish Trorrslattont
Njüng'waRiikoRuthanjuTawaThebuThegiTociÚrtrt
K:ÌÍo
NdibeiNjohi
GÍgÍküyúGÍ{lkabiKÍlhïndÍRüthiomi
Traditional stoolHearth or kitchenRod / StickLamp. Matawa,Drawer / safeStoreTorchBed
Kikuyu languageMaasai languageÂsian languageLanguage
Drank (with beer).MürÍu, n. -DrankardlVineBeer / liquor
Betha SilverCuma Iron / metalRüthuku CopperThahabu Gold
Gílíngl Post. Ikïngi p/.Hiïra Bumt fieldsIgflda Soil clodsIhuti Leaf. Múuti, pi.Kimira kÍa
mbembe Maize Combformation
Kiura Undergrowthsuppressed
KúÌa GrowKuumia High yieldingMaciaro YieldMerâ Germinate
MúgÍindâ Garden.Ìvfigiind4
pl.Mútaro Ditch / trench.
Nfrt:ro, pl.Múthanga SandMwÍthuka MaizefloweringNyeki GrassRia WeedsRútere Garden edgeThumu Manure
Heera CentsKlglna Saving / treasure.
lgirLa,pl.Mbeca MoneyKomba Get CreditRIhâ PayThiirI wene CreditThiirl
wâkwa DebtThogoÍa Price / costÚtonga Riches
AthoniBabâCúcÍGukaItheMaitúMamaMúciariMüihúaMüiÌTtuMüiÌuMilkaMúriúMürú wa
In-lawsFaúerGrandmotherGrandfatherFaúeÌ toMotherUncleParent. Aciari, p/.CousinLady. Airïtu, p/.Wives of brothersWifeSon. Ariü, p/.
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GtgtkúfA Vords and rheir Englhh Tnnsldio,ts
nyina Brother. AÌiü anyína" pl.
Mwaú Daughter. Aarï, p/.Mwarï wanyina SisteÍ. Aarï a nyina,
pl.Nyina MoúeÌ toRúÌira RelatedTata UntieWa Maitú Sibling
Glthüngli EnglishIbuku Book. Mabúu, pi.Karamu Pen. Türamu, p/.Kâramu
ka mata Pencil. TiiÌamu twamai4 pl.
Karamuka Ìangi Fountain pen.
Türamu twa rangi,pl.
Kâratâthi PapeÍ.Tümtathi,p/.Klilria Question. Ciüria, p/.Maitâ Multiply. Riit4
singular.Mâthabu Arithmetic's.
Ithabu, singular.Mbica PictureMÍcoro PaintingsMühari LineMúkÍgu FoolishMürutani TeacherMúúgi CleverNdemwa Letter / numberRaini LineThoma ReadWirute Leam
KwaNgoma Hell
Jehrnâmu HellMúÌaika Angel. Araika, p/.Ndâimono DemonNgai GodNgoma DevilRoho SpiritShaitani Satan
Caya CroanGúthua LimpKimirâ Nose mucusKÍrondâ WoundKÍronda
kla ndira Wound (cancerous)KúhaÌwo DiarrhoeaKúhona Get healed / ÌvellKüimbâ SwellKúmirâ Blow the noseKúÌwara Get sickMatahiko VomitNdawa Drug / medicineNjereri Cast in the eyeRuo PainThibitarl HospitalThundo PimpleThuria Release stomach
gases
Gathúngüri Ant hillGithima SpringHurürüka CliffIriaKieni
LakePlâins
KÍrlma Mountain / HillMúkuru ValleyNdia Deep pools ofwater
in a riverNdururumo Waterfall
Gtgtkú!ú Wo s and theb Engllsh ha8ldons
Ngurumo lnwlandsRÍï RiverRwaÍo Rock faceWerú Plains (fields)
Athii TravellersAâthi HuntersArlithi ShepherdsGitonga Rich manKabuuÍú Boer(EuropeaÍr)KÍrimú Fool. Irimü, p/.Múcabi PublisherMúgo Medicine man. Âgo,
pl.MühÍndÍ Asian. Ahïndï, p/.MühÍti Hunter.Ahlti,p/.Müici Thief. Aici, p/.Múirâ Wihess. Air4 p/.MúkaÌí Stinry.AkaÍï,p/.Múkora Thug: IWikor4 pí.Múnabii Prophet. Anabii, p/.Múnene Big man (leader).
Anene, p/.MüÌathi Overseer.Amthi,p/.
Múrogi Witch. Arogi, pLMüthüngü BritishMútumumu Blind manMwâthani MastsrMwathi Lord / masterNdungrtâ ServantNgÍa The pooÍNgombo SlaveNjamba Courageous man.
Cetho ChiselGiciko gÍa
tiri Shovel /spade
Gfthimi Measure(something). Ithimi;pl.
Ithrnwa Axe. Mathanw[ p/.Hüma Fork hoefcembe Hoe /jembe.
Macembe, p/.Kanyoi Razor blade.
Tünyoi, p/.Kibiti Sledge hammer.
Ibüi, p/.Müro ToolNyondo HammeÍRâtiri ScaleRúenji Tool for shavingThoo SawThururu Pick axeTindo Wedge
Baithikiri BicycleKibikibi MotorcycleMúbara /
Múgara WheelMúgithi Train. Ìvfigithi, p/.
Ndege AeroplaneNgaari VehicleRigicú CartRori LorryBâÌâbara Road
CubaGÍcikoGikombeGÍtaÌÍrü
GfteteKlbüyÍ
Bottl€Spoon. Iciko, p/.Cup. Ikombe, p/.SÍaw Tray. Itarürü,pl.Calabash for milkThermosflask
l8
GEfrAyú ,yordt ond theb Englith Tn rslariol't
Kiihúri Halfcalabashladle.Ciihüri, p/.
KÍnandú Small calabash forkeeping oil
KÏnya Gourd. Iiny4p/.KirâÍ Basin for washing.
lÍai, pl.Kiuga
MbaküriMbúthúMúkebeNdigithü
Bowl (half calabash)BowlGourd for porridgeTin. Mikebe, p/.Large thin neckedclay pot for waterstorage.
Ndoo BucketNdua A large gourdNyüngü Pot made ofclayRügÍo Flying pan. Ngïo,
pl.Thâni PlateThuburia Pot made ofmetal
Haro QuanelIta ArmyItimü Spear. Matimü, p/.Ktbindo Pocket knife.
Ibindo, pi.Mbaara War / fightingMúcinga Gun. Mïcinga, p/.MilguÍ Anows. Mïguï, p/.Múthigari Soldier.Thigari,p/.Njibe Sharp sticksNjorâ ScabbardNjúgümâ BatonRithâthi Bull€tRúhiü Machete. Hiü,pi.Rúhiú rwa
njora SwordThiaka QuiverThü Enemy
úcambaúta
CourageousBow
Gúcucua Rain showersIme DewIrürumi Thunderrumbling.
Marurumi p/.Itu Cloud. Matu, p/.Mbââ FrostMbura yambembe Hail stonesMbürâ RainMÍkúngâ
mbura RainborvNgwâ ThunderRÍera AirRúheni Lightning. Heni, p/.Ruruma RumbleThatu Mist
Ibuti TaskKürimia CasualjobKwândikwo EmployedMükawâ HotelNduka ShopThúgúrÍ Goods
Kuuha SeduceKúúrânia EngagementMühikâniâ Bridegroom.
Ahikania, p/.Múhiki Bride. Ahiki, p/.Ngurario Dowryconclusion
ceremonyRúrâcio Dowry
Biacara Business
Kúhika Be manied
Gígthú!ú words and their Englíth Translaliont
Úhiki Wedding / Maniage
Giiiithâ GambleIh€nya AthleticsKúhÍramúbira Play footballMbara Swinging a ring
with hipsNdtiúgo JumpsNgerwa High jump frameMbirigüÌi Mable gameMbirÍri SpinneÌ game
AcioAmweCiâociitilIciImweÌnoIriâÍrÍaÍriküIthuiIitiiivoNiiNiÍOtheÜcioÚriaúrWe€YakuYakwaYâiiYayoYorÍa
TheySome (People)TheiÍsOursTheseSome (Things)
ThisThosewhich / ThatWhatUsOurItIMeAll(S)HeWhomWhoYouYoursMineWhoseIt',sHis / Hers
GlgrMyA Vofds ond lheb Engliih Ttunsíúions
Aga LackAgÍrr Be goodAkâ BuildAkia Make (fire)Amba CrusifrAmbatâ Go upAmbÍíÌia StartAmúklra ReceiveAmúra Set AsideAndfta Write. Andìkïra" v.
AnÍrlraAnÍrÍria
- write to ...ShoutSet a bucket tocollect water
Àra ÚrÍrÍ Make bedArI WasArirlria Speak on behalfof
Athana Give ordersAthll€ ObeyAthIÌIÌia ShorrydirectionAtÍIra Split (large item) /
DivideAtüra DiüdeBâarâ LookBataÌio NeedBÍra StiÍBlrlúkia Make to go roundBucia BlinkCaba PrintCama Taste. Mïcamo, p/.Canga RoamCangrcangâ Roam aboutCangâÍara RadiateCanilka Flower openingCanüka Get wise (a saúg)Canílra Comb (hair)Caria FindCeera VisitCeererwo Be visitedCema Walk stealthily
Cemania MeetCera Split (small pieces)Cimba Dig. Cimbithi4 v. -
be helped to dig.Cina BurnCindana CompeteCoka Come backCokera RepeatCokerera Come back toCokeÌeri8 CollectCokia
Ngatho Give thanksCokiâ
Úhoro ReplyCokia ReturnComorâ Pull out fromConora EmbarrassCora DrawCúacüa Walk fastCuhüka Let go offa swingCuka Ngari Alight from vehicleCumftia Show but do not
gleCumÍkÍra CovetCüna Lap wiú tongusCiithlrÍria SeeCuukr mÍtÍ VoteCuuka Slander/gossipCuuklra SuspectEheÌia RemoveEnda Love / like. Wendo,
n.Endia SellEnja Cut hairEnja Die (hole)EtereÍa WaitGacÍra Get settledGaganyúra Pull apârtGamba SoundGana
rílgano Tell a storyGanâ Praise
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GtgÌ*úyí Wods aüd theb E tgltth Tronstí,tont
GÍaGiriâGita
GaÌÍra Tum overGrÌúrlrâ Change(action)Gaya DivideGâyana ShareGeithir GreetG€rit TryGeths Harv€st
HaveRef,se to doThatch / roofing
Hakúra CastÍateHrmbata Fondle / StÍokeHanda PlantHara Brush (verb)HsrÍria PrepareHe GiveHeânr
úhoro Give a speechHeana GiveHênia CheatHera RegretHeÌithiâ PunishIIla Bum,/get cookedHigüka DislocationHiha WringHihinya Pr€ssHft8 HastenHiks Be marriedHlmbÍriâ Hug or embraceHingt CloseHingia FulfilIllnglca ConfuseHingüra OpenHÍta Hunt / ResistHitha HideHiúha HurryHonia HealHonokia SaveHoreriâ ConsoleHoria Extinguish (fire)Hotr AbleHotrna WinHotithi. EnableHotrvo DefeatedHoya PrayHuhâ
biringi WhistleHuha
mÍrúÍi rrvhistlingHuha BlowHuha Winnow (cereals)Huhia Br€ath
Githina Spring / wellGiUra ProtectGooca PraiseGúa FallGúcanjamitka ExcitedGücenjania ExchangeGuciâ PullGükama Milking (cows)Gúkaya ScreamGúk€nâ HappyGÍkuâ DieGúra BuyGurumúka Wake upGÍitembúra TearGüthâ HitGütiÌika Leave alone a
couÍse of actionGütügúga StumbleGiltukâ Get darkGútúma To make an event
happenGÍtungâto ServeGwâtâ HoldGrvatha CommandGrv€thera To seek someúing
for someon€Gwlcokiâ DepressedGwlthirima Smear (elly)GwÍtwo CalledHaana AlikeHâica ClimbHâkã Paint / rub (oil)
2l
CIgt útú Wo s and theb E tglbh Trowlúions
Huhlra Put pressureHuhúkia RemovepressureHumba DressHúndüka Go backHunjia PreaahHilÌan| FiChtHurúka RestHuÍüka RestHüthÍrÍria ProcrastinateHutia TouchHúúra hÍ Clap handsHúúÌâ BeatIga KeepIgania EnoughIganÍrâ Get settled /
satisfiedIgua ListenIgurns AgreeIguithania ReconcileIguithia ProvokefeelingsÍtria SinÍtrio Put to evil or injureÍka DoIkrra ThÍ Sit downIkara StayIkia ThrowÍklra Nguo Put on clothesIkürúka Go downInâ SingInâina TrembleInamia Put upside downInamÍíÌa Bend downIngata Chase awayInÍliÍrÍria Pour allInúka Go homeInÍlkia Take homeIra Tellïta callItâ Pour /Ita StrangleÍtÍka mbu Respond to a cry of
help
Ítfldâ úhoÌo Accept what toldÍttia BelieveÍtlklra AcceptÍt-rxr-rria AllowIya StealIyïra Come ForIyúkia Accept or receive a
personIyúriâ FillKâana Deny / DisputeKâiÍâ Cry toKârâria DisagreeKe TakeKenia Make happyKindiria Get settledKinya End ofjoumeyKinyâ ArriveKinya Step onKinyia Take it to the endKinyiriria Step on and holdKira QuietKirlrlÌia PersevereKoma SleepKomera Sleep onKora Find someone doing
somethingKüga Bark (dog)Kúgerâ AssessKúgera Pass thÌoughKÍgetha Harvest / R€apKuhÍrlria Come nearKümena Hate / dislikeKümiira CrushKúng'ong'ora GrumbleKunlka Cover (pot)KÍinja FoldKÍnüha SpoilmaliciouslyKunya PinchKuora Brand (with hot
iron)KuoÌereÍâ Keep adding ontoKürârâma Roar
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KüÌÍo Be eatenKÍrlra CryKúriüka Rise fiom deadKÍiÌooka Go earlyKürua Be circumcisedKurumana Fall or colapseKuua CarryKuuma Go out. Uuma. v.-
umia, v. take out.KÍlúma Scold / reprimandKuumia PraiseKuunga Bend as ifto hideKüllrâKÍüra
RedeemRedeem
KüúÌania ExchangeKüyâ rwÍmbo Lead a songKwagarara Pass over
someone/thingKwigerera OverconÍidentKwigit! DefenceKwlnyogonda WriggleMaathâ Reap/search forMakia FrightenMamÍÌIria Stay idleMatia Make thick or
exaggerateMbu Cry for help /
screamMbugÍÌIrio CheeringM€nâ HâteMenya KnowMenyerera Be cautious / take
MeriacareSwallow
Monyora Remove skin by fue
MuoheNdiúINdiúÍNdwaraNegena
Tie him. Oha, v.Do Íiot knowDo not kno\ryTake me toChastise. Negenia,
Glgfttfã Vords and the Englith Transldlo8
Ng'€â- Cut throatNg'oÌota SnoÍeNgemi Ululate/woman
ÍillsMIsNina FinishNjohera ForgiveNoora SharpenNyamaria Make bantcuptNyihia ReduceNyinyira Cry silentlyNyira DistasteNyitaNyitia
HoldTighten
Nyitithania Sew togetherNyitúrâ LoosenNyua DrinkOhr TieOhera ForgiveOhora UntieOna SeeOnania ShowOnga SuckOngerera AddOngithir Breast feedOya Lift / pickOya TakeRacúÌia Open eyes wide.Rakâre Get angryRâÌ. Spend a nightRaria look down uponRathima BlessRegaRegâ
AbstainRefuse
Rehe BringRekera ForgiveRekia ReleaseRemwo Unabl€Riganlrwo ForgetRigicÍria SurroundRiha PayRlithia Look after animals
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Gqthí!ú Vords t rd the* E',glìsh ?]'dnsl4diorrs
Rikr Go into a holeRlkanlra MakeagreementRlkir CompleteRÍda FinishRÍma Hoeing (weeding)Rinda Burry (in water)Ringa Klama Do a miracleRinga ÌüüÍ Cross a riverRinga HitRinganir Make sameRingaringa KnockRingftÍÌia PersuadeRÍra CryRirikana RememberRoks Arrive in the
morningRoora InspectRoota CorrodeRoÌtRotaRüaRugr
LookDream. KïÌoto, n.FiChtCook
Taúra InterpretTe Throw awayTeithia HelpTeng'era RunTereta TalkThââka PlayThaitha PleadThaiurâ Give helpThâmakr Give ordersThambia WaúThandilra Shell(maize)Thang'ata Feel SelfconfidentTharia RubThathaúra Expound / loosenThâthaya CaressTheb€a Gases from a
bloated stomachTh€ca PierceTheka LaughThêngâ Move awayThengererai Come closer (To
God)Thengia RemoveTheria CleanTherüka BoilThethükâ Get impatientThiga Hurry, thïgo,t,Thigtria Sbrug / danceThfgIÍÍria AttemptThiI GOThiiga Peel offThika Cover (hole) with
soil.Thimâ MeasureThinga Make mud wallThinia Disturb or make
poorThfnja slaughterThitúrâ Threaten / surpriseThiürúrüka Go roundThoitha MatchThoma Read
Rüga JumpRúgama StandRumr Insult / cuÍseRumir Hit hardRümia TightênRümlrlra FollowRúndana wrestle.Nündano,
n,Rünga StÍâightenRÍÌúngana GatherRutr Pull outRutr TeachRuta Reduce / minusTâaÌa Advise / give
counselTaha LootTanuka ChewTara CountTarlria ExplainTaúkr Understand
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Glgtkaya vo s aid lheh Engtüh Trodslotiont
Thondêkâ MakeThúâ ScÍatchThÍgÍlnâ Sfip meat from
bone with mouth.ThÍingüÌúÍa Rake(trash)Thürâ DislikeThuthuria InvestigateThuurâ ChooseïÍa RespectTiga Do notTiga LeaveTiganlra Hand overTigantria NeglectTigaria Keep someTigithrnia SearateTinda Stay rvaitingTinia CutTirâ tnok upTiÍIÍIrâ Hold uprightTirúka SlipToboka Go into (pond)Tongoriâ LeadTonya EnteÍToria WinTüa ciira Make judgementTua PluckTua Spill out ofmouthTuâ MakeTúgúta SlashTuikâ BeTuirâ JudgeTuïÍiâ SeekTúma Make it happenTuma SewTúngana MeetTungata ServeTunyâ Take away fromTursma Sit with legs apaxtTuria
(maru) Kreel downTuÌumâ SipTüirâ Live
Twâra TakeTwara Take something to
some plâceT\YaÌana Go withUga SayUganlra Bid byeÚgita Provokeüka comeÜmra Wake upÚma tha Give upUmaúma
Come outDry
Umâgars ShollÚmba CreateUmbúrâ ConfessÚmlíria PersevereUna BreakÚngtona Ifyou seeÚra Run away or fleeÚraga KillÚria AskUria Make it rainÚrïra Run away fromÚrüra WanderÚrúria Show aroundrüïcirie ThinkWihande Stand alertWïheane VolunteerWhithe HideWlhok€ TrustWthúge WatchWïrire RegretWïrirÍrie DesireWïtigir€ Fear
Kwerúo âtÍa How is itÚhoro Halo!Wa Kia awa Greetings for
men to men
Wa KÍa maitü Greetings forwomen towomen
Wa gla cücit Greetings for agrandmother toa niece
Waigua atir How are youWanyua GreetingsWï mwegahwai-inl Good eveningWI Mw€grÌúciinl Good morning
AUrïrï Please / excuse meNdekera Sorry / forgiveNjÍtlklria Allow meR€ke Let me / May IUcü Sorry (pole -
swúili)WItâgwoâtla What is youÌ name
? Answer -Njïtagwo Njoroge.
Acio Those @eople).Icio, things.
Angl OthenBiü MaximumBubu DumbCererÍio LatÊGlcigo Part oÍ a pieceGicunji Piece / poúionGiko DirtyGÍthâyo Lazy personGÍthi EnvyGitingiá Half ftllGoro ExpensiveGÍlcângarara RadiatingGükenga Shine. Kengia, y.
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GtgIktyt Yods and theï Englith Tianslotions
Gúkirâ More úanGúkorokâ Greedy/ glutton.
Korokia. v.Gükú HereGükundera NarrowGúth€úkâ FadeGrvlthithimúkryoShudderHâkuhÍ Near (distance)Hingâ Hypocrite. Ühinga,
n.Húna Get satisfied (food)Húts Hung'y. Hütia, v.Hlltha Light (weight)Igeca NotchIrúngo Node / PeriodKahora SlowlyKlnene Big thingKlruru Shade / ShadowKlyo Active at workKúgúrükâ MadKühanana AlikeKüma DryKüna AbsoluteKuonja LameKúrika DeeD. Rikia- v.KúúÌaKwÏigu! ConsciousManene Big. Nenehia, v.Manyaganyaga PatchesMbere FrontMena DislikeMÍtúK Fast in workingMüceke Thin. Cekehia- v.Múcong'i Ugly. Njong'i, n.MúhÍnju Thin. Iünjia, v.Múhoreri HumbleMúico EndMúkinyïre Style of walkingMükuhi Short. Kúìhia, v.Mükürú OldMünini Young / small.Múno Much
Münoru Fat. Noria, v.Münyuko Thin (animal)MÍraihu Tall / long. Raihia,
v.Mútânâ GenerousMúthaka Beautiful.Thakaria,
v.MÍitongu RichMútumba Second handMútungu Huge. Tunguhia, v.Müúru BadMwanya DifferentMwega Good (man). Njega
(kïndü), adj.Mwene OwnerMrYÍthüa ItchMwltÍo PrideNarua FastNg'âÌa Thirst. Ng'aria, v.Ngânjâ DoubtNg€re Just enoughNgoci Bent / crookedNgogâ FameNgotoko PrideNguhi ShortNgumo FameNithiru Is finishedNjaNjacl
OutsideSelfconceited
Njamba CourageousNjÍthi RawNjúa Green (maize, peas,
beans)Nyingi ManyNyinyi SmallNyororoka Slimy. Nyorokia, v.Raihiriria FarRiita Much
: Rúngara Straight. Rüngaria,v.
Gígthã!ú Wodt and theb English Trantlúions
Tenderâ Slippery.Tenderia,
Early.Then
Clean. Theria, v.PoolGet furishedShy/timidUselessRiChtClever. Ühïgi4 v.LackFrom wherewidthAlone
TeneNingl
TheraThinaThiraThoniTúhúgguoUhÍgaWâgiWâkú?WâriIwiki
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ThoseWhatWhoseTheirOurThisYour homeHis / HerYoursMy
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Glgtkryã ,llords ond thetu Englìsh Trsnstaliorrs
Eleven 1lIkümi na
imweIkúmi na
iCiríIkümi nâ
IthatúIkilmi na
inyâIkúmi nâ
ithânoIkúmi na
Ikúmi namügrYanjaIkiimi na
inyânyaIkümi nâ
Kendâ
Twelve 12
Thirteen 13
Fourteen 14
Fifteen 15
ithâthatú Sixteen 16
MÍÌongo lri Twenty 20MiÌongo
itatúMirongo
inaMlrongo
ïtânoMTrongo
Thirty 30
itandâtü SixtyMr-rongo
mügwanja Seventy 70
Forty 40
Fifty 50
Mimngolnana
Mirongokenda
IganaMagânâ
Eighty 80
meri Two hundred 200Ngiri Thousand 1000
Ithaa
Seventeen l7
Eighteen l8
Ninet€en 19
Ninety 90Hundred 100
HourWeek / SundayKiumia
Urürú BitteÍ
Míaraho AftemoonMúthenya Day / dafime.
Mïthenya, n.Ndagfta MinutesNdumâ DaÍknessRúciini MomingThâa O'clockThikú DaysÚtheri LiChtútutru NightGúkÍa Day break
Irâthiro EastItherero SouthIthüÍro WestRügilÌtl North
GathanoHehoKïmeraMb[râ yâmüringoMwakaMweri
Cold seasonColdSeason
Rain seasonYearMonth
Kúrara LukewarmMúhehu ColdMÍihiÍl Hot / sharp
behaviourMúnungo SmellRugari Warmúüign Moist
Kúgâgâtâ SourMücâmo TasteMúrio Sweet
Amba ... First ... doAtia HowCiothe AllGithi Could ...GÍkÍl HereHaria/Küria ThereÍho It is thereÌi YesÏihoo Between yes and noKaba Better (do)
WhereMúno MuchNdiri... I do not haveNikl WhyNÍkilrÍ... Is thereNikwari There waRiWega
KanaKorúoKwoguoNaNigüo
GatâgâtiHahaHamwelgúÌúMeenaMühuroMwenaNiúndúRunguThïiniThutha
WhenWell
Or / butIfSoAndIt is so
CentreHerewithUpWith (person)BelowSideBecauseUnderInside
rva ügr-!c After thatWã Of
GígIHUA lyords and their Englith Translations
Haiya !
Hi !
KÍ- / Gú-Kwi ...Maga-Mwi ...Ndangi-Ndina-Ni-Nikú-NikryariNinda-NingÍ-Nitú-Wari-wí ...
Positive surprise;e.g. Haiya ! kaïbaba akinyire !Negative surprise;e.g. Hï ! ïtimürwaru!Cry of winningCry ofhelplessnessor selfpity
Gatithio ComaGaturumo DotKahurúko Full stopKiúria Question mark
HÍÍ!úi!
Ena-Ka-
KÍ.
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GíglhtÚú Wo s andthe Etglìsh franslatiotts
Accident.Act
MütinoGiiko
Active in work KiyoAir RleraAlarm. KÍng'orâAppetiteAroma /good
smell (ofmeat)
AshAt the ÌootsBad luck /
assaultBanana
wrappings lgotoBeauty. Ugemu
MrvatúWitikioNgengeÌeMbugi
Blowing hom Thongori
Dance NdaciDemonstration WonaniaDesire MeriririâDiscussion Ndeto / RwarioDisobedience Úremi
RükÍingüKâyúMüthia
Example KÍoner€riaExcuse KÍgwatio
ManâgÍGuoyaGÍathÍMrtrâkiMütitÍtMüratâMwagoBeehive
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General talk. KirirâGlory/radiance/
brilliant RiriGÌeat thing ÚririlGroup activity
(merry-go-round) NgÌYâtio
Group of items Mwanyamwanya
Hearth RiikoHide / skins. RúúaHole Mwftrya /
IrimâHome MúciiHope MwihokoHunger fg'araguHypocrisy UhingaIúeritance lgaiJingles NjingiriKindness ÚtugiLack Kwaga
Njeme
MÍcingúMühuGItina
Ngero
Mihúmúúkengi
MiigwateNgurungâNditi
MìYekeKahindaGtthitú
DustEchoEnd.
FancyFear.FeastFiÍe.ForestFÍiend.Fun
BreathBrightnessCaptive
PrisonerCaveChallengeChance to dosomethingChanceCharm
Letter MarúaLies MaheniLiút útheriLikeness MühianoLog of a tree MúgogoLops lthendü cia
ngüLuck. MúnyakaMan MúndüMarketcentre KÍng'âratuaMarket NdünyüMisfortune ÚrirúMob MúngÍkr-Movie ThenemaMud NdoroMystery MageganiaName RítwaNews / Report. úhoroNoose KÍanaNot clear MaÌunduÌunduNothing TúhúOath MuumaOpinion WoniOrigin/source KthumoOmament IthâgaPerch for
firewoodin a kitchen Itara
Period IhindâPiece of
volcanic rockfor washingfeet Ithâthâ
Pit. IrimaPoison ThumuPool of water MariaPoverty. ThïnâPregnancy. IhuPrisoner. MúgÌyâteProsperity WooniProverb ThimoPi.blicplace. KÍng'ang'a
GEItAya Vords and theiÌ Englíth TrantlaÍions
Purpose.Race.Rays MirÍriRecord player KlnandaRiddle NdarRitual /
Ceremony lgongonaRubber stÌap /
ball MúbiraRubbish heap. KIâÌa
BâtNRÍruka
MíihuhuRumour.Secret
agreement NdunduSecret ThiriServant NdungatâSheet plate /
notice board IhengereSilt Deposits
in water MunjuSlander MúceneSlave NgomboSmoke NdogoSorrow KÍehaSound. MügamboSpaÌks ThandiStone. IhigaStory RüganoStraps from
skins NgaSüength. HinyaTaboo ThahuThing (event). úndúThing (object). KÍndúThought MeciriaTrap MútegoTribe RúrlriTribulations MinyamaroTrough MÍharatiTrumpet CoroTruth MaUn Exploited
forest Kiriti
Un Invited talk M[hahÍUncertaínUncleanWailWater
MathanganiaThahu
Way NjlrâWell. GlthimaWhisper MthebüWhistle BiringiWitch doctor's
container forconcoction KÍano
Witch doctorsdivinationstones Mbügü
Word play, jest,joke Itherú
World / gÍound ThÍ
Age mates /goup Riikâ
Age. UkúrüBoy KamwanaChild KaanaOld Man MüthuriSmall boy KahlÏSmall girl KtirltuWoman MlltumiaWomen whose
children havenot beencircumcised Kâng'ei
Women \rhosechildren havebeencircumcised Nyaklnyua
Young man Mwanak€
NgariThiya
MbuMaal
GIglkW lvoi\ls arül theb English Translúions
Ants ThigiririAphids ÚmeBaboon NÍlgüBear NdubaBedbug NgúngiiniBees NjúldBeetle Nding'oing'oBuffalo MbogoBull NdumeCalf NjaúCamel NgamÍraCat. KanyauCheetah KânyútüCobra GÍkoColumbus
monkey NguyoCow Ng'ombeDeer ThwarigaDog NguiDomestic
animals MahiúDomesticdove NdirahúgiDoúey NdigiÌiEarthworms. MünyongoroEgg shell.
Elephant
IkorogocaItumbINjogu
Female goat. MÍlgomsFemale sheep. MwafiFish. KtúngúYü i
ThâmakiFleas ThuyaFlying White
NguyâKlúraNdüigaMbúriMbúkúThengeNdÍrümeMbarathiNgi
antsFrog.GiraffeGoatHare / rabbitHe GoatHe SheepHorseHouse fly
HyenaHyrax.JiggerLamb.LeopardLice eggsLion
LizardLocustsLouseMale goatMoleMoúeyMosquitoMouseMulePen (animal
HitiGÍtooÌeNdutuKoriNgrúNgeeNgatia /MúrúthiNjagathiNgigiNdâaHarikaHukoNgImaRwâgÍNgâaÌaNyúmbú
enclosure). Kiugú
PÍhonRatRed neck
lizzró.Safari antsScorpionScent trailSheepSnakeSpider
NgürúeItâÌârsMbïâ
KlgurumükiThurâkuKâng'aurúThâhaNg'onduNyokaMbúmbúÍ
TickTortoiseWarthogWeevilWhite antsWoolWorm.Zebm
Stomach worms NdangúrúNgúkfimâNguruNgÍrÍMbúcaMúthüâGuoyaKigunyüNjagÍ
Múthec€
Gtglkútú W'oút and flreir Englith Tnnsldiors
Bird NyoniChicken NgúkúCock NjogooDove NdutuÍaDucks Mbata klengeiFeather. RuoyâGuinea fowl NgangaHawk HüngüHen MrveÌrOwl NdunduPartridge NgwareTurkey Mbata
mÍcingaVulture NderiWings. Ithâgu
Avocado lkorobiaBlue gum MübaúBranch Rúhonge /
Hwang'aCedar MütarakwaCroton MúkindüriCypress MúkarakabaFloÌveÌ Ihtla / MbüIGrass NyekiGrevillea MúltÍmaKei Apple KaiabsLichens MareruNettle thabaiPalm tree MfkÍndúPinus MücindrRoot. MüriThoms MiiguâTree. MútÍWild bananas Ihindu
AnkleArm pitBackBack of leg
ThÍing'waNjegekeNg'ong'oMútâri
Back ofneck lgotiBack of the
moutllBeardBiceps.BodyBone.BreastCheek.ChestChinEar.Eye lashesEye.Feet.Fingemail.FingeÌ.Front of legGrey hairsHaiÍHandHeaÍHeelIntestinesKlee.Leg.LibLip.Liver.Mouth.NeckPalm ofthe
hand.
KarakaraNdeÌuGicokaMwlrIIhindlNyondoIkai / RúthraGithúriKlreruGútúMbutuRithoIkinyaRwarâKaaraMüthirimoMbuiNjuÍrïHandNgoroNdiraMaÌaIruKúgüÌúMbaruKlromoIniKânuaNgingo
RühiiPancreas RwariilngiiShoulder bone MakanoShoulder. KÍandeSmall finger Kaara ka
múiraNda
Stomach (inside) MâhuTeat Nyondo
Stomach
ThrCh. Glkere
Gtgtktyí Vods an.l theb Engush frunslations
Tongue.ToothVein
Stool (waste) MaiTearsUrine
PusSaliva
Wall.Window
RúrÍmlIgegoMÍtkiha
MahiraMatâ
MaithoriMathugumo
MúgÍkiMwa'ki
RúthingoNdirica
MúcibiMúrengetiKlbungoNgÍbia
Buildingnaii. MÍlcumarlCompound
entrance ThomeDoor Riigi /
MilrângoDroppeÌs MbitoElectricity ThitimâFence RüirigoFoundation MúthingiGate. KihingoGranary. IkúmblHouse eaves RwembeâHut ThingiraIron sheet. IbatiLâdder NgâthiPartitioning wall Mühin-goSchool CukuruStore ThegiTimber Mbaü
Belt.Blanket.ButtonCap / hat
Bead (necklace). Kiúma
CloúesCoat.CottonGumbootsHemNecklaceNeedleOvercoatPair oflong
Íouser.
SkirtSlippersSocksThread.TurbanVest
NguoIgootiMbambaKobokoboRunoMúgathi.CindanoMw€ndia njúa
MilbutoPair ofshorts ThuruariPatch. KirâkaPiece of cloú. GitâmbayaPocket.Pockei/bagSewingthread UthiSheet ofcloth. Cuka
CatiKiratúIrindaTâritariThogithiRürigiKlrembaBethiti
MúhukoMondo
ShirtShoe.
Bible.Baptism.CatechismChurchCrossCrownCrucified.FaithIdol / sculpture. MúhiananoKingdom /
, leadership. Úthâmâki' Mercy / pity Thâ
Offerine. Múhothi
KlrïkaniroKúbatithioKirlraKanithaMüthaÌâbâThümbÍKwâmbwowltlkio
GígrhAfAWo sa their English Trdnsldlìons
BlackBlue
PeacePraisePrayer.PreacherRighteousness/
virtue.RobeSong.TestimonyTithe
TrustVisionWorshipWrong doing /
sin
ThayüKüngúiyaIhoyaMühunjia
úthinguKanjúRwImboúiraGïcunjÍ gïâikümiwlhokeKlonekiThâthaiya
Mehia
MüirüRangi wabururuGÍtlriRNngiRangr wa nyeki
Milth€ükuItuneMÌveÍúRangi wangoikoni
WakiriIhakiCiiraKIamaIgootiKihotoMütui ciiraGitúmiMúira
BrownColourGreenGrey / Light
colouredRedWhiteYellow
Advocate.Bribe.Case.Committee.CourtFact.JudgeReasonrüy'itness
AngerBehaviour.ConceitedContemptCoward.DoubtFearFriChtFoolishGenerous.HumbleJealousyLustRumourShvStammerStubbom
MarakaraMútugoNguthiNyararaKlguoyaNganjaGìYItiglrâKúnakaMúkÍguMütanaMühoreriúiruThutiMühahÍThoniCütondoiraMücokereÌu
CemeteryCoffinCppse.FuneralGraveMoumOrphan
GükulrwoKaburiIthandúkúKÍimbaMathikoMbirÍraMacakayaMwana wandigwaMútumiâ wandigwa
AÌrow rootsAvocado.Baking powder/
yeast
Banana.BeansBerriesBoiling
NdÍúmaIkorobia
Ndawa yakúimbiaIrigúMbocoNdareGütheriikâ
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GtgIkãfA Vo s arr.l their English Transldionr
MúgâteBroken maize
grains NjengaBroth ThubuButteÍ ThiagïCake KekiCharcoal MakâraCooking fat MagutaCream KlrimüDregs MâkeÌúroEat RlaEmpty maize
comb. MúcâkweFine (floor) MúhinyuFirst cows milk GÍthanâFloor. MütuFood made from
maize / beans GitheriFood. Irio
Group meateating KlrugÍ
Honey úrmKnead (flour) KandaIlíaiz.e MbembeMashed
potatoes MúkimoMeat NyamaMilk lriaMill (floor) ThÍâ (Mútu)Miuet MwereMix cooking
ingredients GúkarangaOnion GftüngúrüOrange. IcungwaPacked lunch RtÍguPan Cake
(chapati) NgândoPan Cakes Câbâci (ngando)Party NdÍa / ItegaPeas NjfgilPeeling (noun). Ikoro
GtgIkú!Í Wods aú their English Translations
Ponidge ÚcürúPotatoes WâÍuPumpkin Ir€ngeRice MilcereRoasted dry
maize NgâraSalt CumblSoda CondaSodium
carbonate IgâtaSorghum MühiaSoup ThubuSpices (haria) BithariSte\ü GitoeroStiffporridge NgimaStrip (meat
From bone) ThúgünaSugar CukariSugaÍ cane KigwaSweet potatoes NgwaclVegetables NyeniWheat NgânoYams. Glkwa
MoonskvStarSun
DawnskvSunrise hori/on
lights
SunriseSunsetSunset horizon
lights
MweriMâtu-iniNjâtaRiüâ
RuororúgÍtemaRiÍâ KÍlrâthaRiúâ Gúthila
Makengaariithi
Gúthererúkâ
Basket. KÍondoBasket's ear for
srapBed straps.Bed.Box.Bulb(lighting) NgirobuChair. GftfCupboard NdirooDrawer / safe ThebuFirewood NgúHearth or
kitchen RiikoGunny bags. IkilniâKey KÌhingüro /
CabiLamp. TawaMatchbox KibiritiMirror /windowpane. GfcicioPipe. MüberethiPolÍhene. MúnyoorePurse. Kïbeti
RúthânjuNdigiRüthânju
MükwaTable MethsThin firewood NjibiTimber MbailTooth brush. MilkinyÍTorch TociTraditional
stool Njllng'waWalkingstick. Múkwanjú
NganangüMÍgambaÚrlrl / GltandaIthandükú
RodRopesstick
Strap.
Beer / liquor
beer)Wine
Kúrlo.Ndibei
Asian languageKikulu languageLanguageMaasai language
rttãfnü;:iiMCopperGoldIron / metalSilver
Ki'lhindiGigïkúyilRilthiomiGiúkabi
RúthukuThahabuCumaBetha
MúhakaBurnt fields HÏlraDitch / trench. MÍtaroGarden edge RütereGarden MügúndaGerminate Mera
High yielding Kuumia
NyekiKúrâKuunIhuti
GrassGrow
Leaves.Maize Comb
formation Kimira kiâmbembe
Maize flowering MwithukaManurePost.SandSoilSoil clodsUndergrowthsuppressedWeedsYield
ThumuGikÌngiMúthangâfiriIgikia
KiurâRiaMâciaro
Boundary.
Gtg1küyú Wods an.l theb English Tìanslúans
CreditDebtGet CreditMoneyPayPrice / costRichesSaving /
treasure
Thiiri w€neThiiri wakìïaKombaMbecâRihaThogoraútonga
KÍgIna
BrotheÍ.Cousin
In-LawsLady.Mother
Parent.RelatedSiblingSister.
SonUncleUntieWifeWives of
brothers
Múrú wa nyinaMÍihúa
Daughter. MwarÌFather BabâFather to ItheGrandfather GukaGrandmother CÍicú
AthoniMúirltuMaitü
Mother to NyinaMúciariRúrÍrâWa MaitúMwâri wanyinâMÍriÍMamâTataMúkâ
Miiiru
REAI}ING- GiTHOMO,'Arithmetic's. MâthâbuBook.CleverEnglishFoolish
IbukuMúügÍGithÍngúMÍkigu
Fountain pen Karamü kârângi
Gïg*õyú lyords otrd the English Ttunsldiois
Learn WÍruteLetter / number NdemwaLineLineMultiplyPaintingsPaper.Pens,Pencil.
PictureQuestionReadTeacher
Angel.DemonDevilGodHeavenHell
Múhâri / RâiniRainiMaitaIvlÍcoroKaÌatathiKaramuKârâmu kamatâMbicâKiüriaThomaMúrutâni
SatanSpirit
Blow the nose KÍlmiraCast in the eye NjereriDiarrhoea KüharwoDrug / medicine NdawaGet Healed /
wellGet SickGroanHospitalLimpNose mucusPainPimpleRelease
MúraikaNdaimonoNgomâNgaiIgúrú Mâtu-iniKwa Ngoma /JehanâmuShaitâniRoho
KúhonâKúrwâraCayaThibitârlGúthuaKÍmiraRuoThundo
stomach sases Thuria
SwellVomitWoundWound
Ant HillcliffDeep pools of
water lna Íiver
LakeLowlands
ValleyWaterfall
manFool.Hunter.
KúimbâMâtâhlkoKlrondâ
GathúngüÌiHurüÌúkâ
NdiaIriaNguÌumo
(cancerous) KÍrondaldandlra
Mountaln / Hill KIrImaPlains KleniPlains (fields) \{erúRiver RÍlIRock face RwaroSpring Glthimâ
MúkuruNduruÌumo
MúhïndÍ
Mlinene
AsianBig Man
(leader).Blind man MütumumuBoer (European) KabuurÍBritish MüthüngüCouÌaseous
NjambaKirimüMühíti
Hunters ÂathiLord / master MwâthiMaster MÌvâthaniMedicine man MügoOverseer. MúrathiProphet. MünabiiPublisher Múcâbi
Rich manSaintsServantShepherdsSlaveStingy.The poorThief.Thug.TravellersWitch.Witness.
Pick axeSawScale
GltongaAtheruNdungataArÍithiNgomboMükariNgÍaMüiciMúkoraAthiiMürogiMÍira
ThururuThooRatiri
Axe. IthanlyaChisel CethoFork hoe HümaHammer NyondoHoe /jembe IcembeRazor blade KanyoiMeasue
(something) cÍthimi
Shovel / spade Giciko gia tÍriSledgehammer KibüiTool Múro
Tool for shaving RúenjiWedge Tindo
AeroplaneBicycleCaÍtLorryMotorcycleRoadTrainVehicle
Ndeg€BaithikiriRigicúRoriKibikibiBarabaraMügithiNgaari
GígIkAyfi lYords and theb English Tìanslüttorrs
Wheel Múbara /Múgâra
A Large gourd NduaA LaÌge thin-
necked pot forwater storage. Ndigithü
Basin forwashing. Klrâi
Bottle CubaBowl MbakúriBowl (half
caÌabash) KiugaBucket NdooCalabash for
milk cÍteteCup. GikombeFlying pan RügIo
Gourd forponidgeGourd.Halfcalabashladle.
MbÍithúKinya
KTihúriPlate ThaniPot Made ofclay NyÍngúPot made of
metal ThuburiaSmall calabash
for keeping oil KÍnandüSpoon GïcikoStraw Tray. GÍtarúÌilTin MükebeThermosflask KibÍyif
ArmyAnows.BatonBow
ItaMúguiNjúgúnaUta
BulletCourageEnemyGunMachete.Pocketloife.QuarrelQuiverScabbardSharp sticksSoldier.
Sword
RithathiúcambaThúMÍcingaRúhiúKibindoHaroThiakaNjoraNj ibeMúthigâriIt imúRÍhiü rwanJ ora
War / fighting Mbaara
Rain showers Gúcucuâ
AirCÌoud.DewFrostHail stones
Lightning.Mist
Rain
Rainbow
RumbleThunderThunder
rumbling.
BusinessCasual jobEmployedHotelGoodsShop
RÍerâItuImeMbaaMbura yambembeRúheniThatu
Mbura
MúkúngamburaRurumaNgwa
Iruru mÍ
KúrÍmiaKwandlkwoMúkawaThÍigúriNduka
Gfgkã!ú fitords ãnd theiÍ Englith Trunstoions
Be MarriedBride.Bridegroom.DowryDowry
conclusionceremony
EngagementMarrySeduceWedding
KúhikaMúhikiMühikaniaRúracio
NgurarioKilüraniaKúhikaniaKuuhaüniru
IhenyaGúúthâ
AthleticsGambleHigh jump frame NgerwaJumps NdüügoMabìe game MbirigÍriPÌay football KÍihúra
mübiraSpinner game MbirúriSwinging a ringwith hips Mbara
OtheHeHis / HersIItIt 'sMe
úcioYorlaNiÍÍvoYayoNirYakwaIitil
MineOurOurs CiitúShe úcioSome (PeopÌe) AmweSome (Things) ImweThat irlaTheirs CiaoThese Ici
GÍglkúfú lyods aúd their English Ttut slalioút
TheyThisThoseUsWhatWhichWhoWhomWhoseYouYours
AcioÍnoIriâIthuiirrtuÏriaúüúrlaYaú / YorÍalff€eYaku
Able HotâAbstain RegaAccept or receive
a person IyúkiaAccept what
told Itlkiâ ÍlhoroAccept itftÍraAdd OngereÌaAdvise /
give counsel TaarâAgree Iguanâ
Alight fromvehicle Cukâ Ngari
Alike HaanaAllow itilcrriaArrive in the
morning RokaAnive KinyaAsk ÚriaAssess KúgeÌâAttempt ThigÍririaBark (dog) KúgâBe Cautious /
take caxe MenyereraBe Circumcised KúruâBe Eaten KiirioBe good AglÍaBe manied Hika
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Be Visited CeererwoBe TuikáBeat HüÍrâBelieve itikiaBend as ifto
hide KüungâBend down InamÍrlraBid bye UganiraBless RathimâBlink BuciâBlow HühaBoil TherükaBrand (with
iron)BreakBreast feedBreathBringBrush (verb)BuildBurn / get
cooked
KuoraUnaOngithiâHuhiaReheHarâÀka
HlaBum CinaBurry (in water) RindaBuy GúraCall ÍtaCalled GwïtwoCaress ThathâyaCarry KuraCastrate HakúÌâChange (action) GârürÍrâChase away IngâtâChastise. NegenaCheat HeniaCheering MbuglrÍrioChew Tanuk|Choose ThuuraClap hands Hüúrâ hìïClean TheriaClimb HaicaClose HingâCollect Cokereria
Gtglklft Wods aid th.ir E Alith Trorstúons
Comb (hair) CanÍraComebackto Cok€reraCome back CokaCome closeÍ
(To God) ThengcreraiCome for lylraCome near KuhtÌIÌiâCome out UmrCome úkâCommand GwathaCompete CindanaComplet€ RÍkiaConfess UmbúraConfirse lllngicaConsole HoÌeriaCook RugaCorrode RootaCount TaÌaCover (hole) ThikâCover (pot) KunftaCovet Cumlxr-raCreate ÚmbaCross a river Ringa rilüICrush KúmiiraCrusi! AmbaCry For help /
scream MbuCrySilently NyinyiÌaCry to KaÍraCry RiraCry KúÌ1raCut Hair EnjaCut ThÌoat Ng'eaCut TiniâDefeated HotrvoDefence K\ülgitaDeny KârnoDepressed GwicokiaDesire lvÍÌiÍirieDie GÍlkuaDig (hole) EnjaDig. Cimba
Disagree KarariaDislike ThÍlraDislocation HigfkaDispute KaanaDistaste NyiÌaDisturb or
makepoor ThlniaDivide Atüra/GayaDivide GayaDo A miracle Rings KÍamaDonotknow NdiülDo not knora, NdiüIDo NotDoDoubtDrawDream.Dress
TigaikNganjaCoraRotaHumbâ
Drink NyuaDry úmaEmbarrass ConoraEnable HotithiaEndofjoumey KinyaEnough lganiaEnter TonytExchange
ExcitedExplainExpormd
Gücenjania /KüÍraniâGücanjamúkgTaririaThathaúra
EÉinguish (fue) HoriaFall or colapse KurumanâFall GúaFear WïtiglÌeFeel Self
confident Thang'ataFight RüaFight HüranaFill IyúriaFind someone
dorngsomething Kora
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Find Caria
Fulfil
Finish Nina / RftiaFlower opening CanÍka
KünjâRúmlrlra
Fondle / Stroke HombatâForget RigânÍrwoForgivehim OheraForgive me NjoheraForgiv€ RekeÍaFrighten Makia
HingiaGases from a
bloatedstomach Thebea
Gather RúrúnganaGet angry RakaraGetdaÌk GútukaGet impatient ThethúkaGet Settled /
satisfied IganiraCet Settled Kindlriâ /
GacirâGet wise
(a saying) CanúkâGive a speech Heanâ úhoÌoGive help ThâitlrâGive orders AthanaGive orders Thamâka
FolrtFollow
Give thanÌsGive upGiveGiveGo BackGo DownGo EarlyGo homeGo into (pond) TobokaGo Into a hole RikaGo Out. Kuumâ
Cokiâ NgâthoÚma thaH€HeanaHündúkaIkürüklKúrookaInÍka
ThiürürükaAmbata
Go roundGo Up
GígIhú!ú lvods and theh ErylBh TratÉlotiont
Go WithGo
TìvâranaThiÍ
Greet GeithiaGrumble Kúng'ong'oraHand over TigânÍÍâHappy GúkenaHaÌvest GethâHasten IIÍkaHate / dislike KúmenaHate Mena
GIaHonia
HaveHealHelp TeithiâHide Hitha/ WïhitheHide WhitheHit hârd RumiaHit RingaHit GÍthaHoeing
(weeding) RÍmaHold upright TiriÍirâHold GwataHold NyitaHug or embÍace HÍmbïÍiâHunt / Resist HÍtaHurry HiúhaHuny ThÍgaIfyou see ÚnglonaInspect RooraInsult / curse RumaÌnterpret TairaInvestigate ThuthüriaIs NÍJudge TuiraJump RügaKeep adding
onto KuoreÌerâKeep somc TigariaKeep IgaKill ÚragaKneel down TuÌia (maÌu)Knock Ringaringa
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Lack AgaLap With tongue CúnaLaugh ThekaLead a song Kúyâ rwÍmboLead TongoriaLeave alone acourseofaction GútirikaLeave TigaLet Go off a
swing CuhükaLift / pick OyaListen lguaLive TüúraLook after
animals RiithiaLook do\ün upon RâriaLook up TiraLook BaaraLook RoraLoosen Nyitúrâ /
ThathaúrrLoot TahaLove / like EndaMake (fre) AkiaMake agreement Rr-kanïraMake bankrupt Nyamaria
Menya
Make bed Ara ÚrÍrïMake happy KeniaMake it happen TümâMake it Ìain UriaMake judgement Tua ciiraMake mud wall ThingaMake same RinganiaMake thick or
exaggerate MatiaMake to go
round BíririkiâMake TuaMake Thondeka!íatch ThoithaMeasure ïhima
GagIkAfã lYords and üeb Errylith Tnnstütons
Meet CemaniaMeet TüngânaMilking (cows) GúkamaMove away ThengaNeed BatarioNegtect TiganlriaObey AthftâOpen eyes wide Racüria maithoOpen HingúÌâOverconfident KwïgereÌaPaint / rub (oil) HakâPass over
someone/thing KwagsraraPass through KügeÌaPay RihaPeel off ThiigâPelseverePerseverePersuadePiercePinchPlantPlayPleadPIuckPourPour allPraise
PrayPreachPreparePressPrint
ÚmÍrÍriaKirlrlÍiâRingÍrÍÍiâThecâKunyaHandaThaakaThaithaTuaItaInlkirÍriaGana/Goocâ/l(uumiaHoyaHunjiaHarÍriaHihinyaCaba
Procrastinate HúthiririaProtect GitlraProvoke feelings IguithiaProvoke úgitaPull apart GaganyúraPull out from ComoraPull out RutâPull Gucia
Glglhúyú Vods ard theb English Ttu |''l?diant
Punish HerithiâPut On cloúes ÍkÍra NguoPutPressuÍe HuhlÌaPut to êvil or
injure ÏtrioPut Upside
down InamiaQúet KiraRadiate CangerâÌâRake (trash) ThúngúúraRead ThomâReap / search for MaathaReap GethaRear stomach
gasesReceiveReconcileRedeemRedeem
ThuriâAmüklraIguithâniâKüúraKúúra
Roam about CangacangaRoam CangaRoar KúÌsÍrmaRub ThâriâRunawayfrom ÚrÍraRun away or
flee úraRun Teng'eraSave HonokiaSay UgaScold /
reprimand KúúmaScratch ThüaScream GÍikayâSee Cüthlíria /
OnaSeek TufÌiaSell EndiaSepaÍale TigithaniaServe TungatâServe GútungataSet a bucket to
collect water AnÍrlriâSet aside AmúÍâSewtogether NyitithaniaSew GútumaShare GayanaSharpen NooÌaShell (maize) ThândÍrâShout AnlrÍraShow around ÚrüriaShow but do
not give CumikiaSho\üdirection AthírÍriaShow OnaniaShrug / dance ThigÍriasin ÍhiaSing InaSip TuÍuma
Reduce NyihiaReduce / minus RutaRefrrse to do GiriaRefirse RegaRegret HerrRegret WrrireRelease RekiaRemember RirikanaRemove
pressure HuhúkiaRemove skin
by fire MonyoraRemove EheriaRemove ThengiaRepeat CokeraReply Cokia ühoroRespect fiaRespond to a
cry of help ltft. mbuRest HurúkaRest HurükaReturn CokiaRise fromdead Kúriúka
Sit DownSit rvith legs
apart
Ikarâ Thi
Turama
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Slander/gossip CuukaSlash TúgiitâStaughter ThlnjaSleep on KomeÌaSleep KomaSlip TirúkaSmear (elly) Grl'IthirimaSnore Ng'orotaSound GambaSpeak on
behalf of AÌfiritSpend a night RaraSpill out of
mouth TuâSplit (large
item) AtÍraSpliÍ (small
item) CeraSpoil
maliciously KúnúhaSpring / well GÍthimaStãnd alert WlhrndeStand RÍlgrmaStart AmbirlriaStay idle Mâ mlÌÍriaStay \Yaiting TindaStay lkaraSteal IyaStep on and
hold KinyïÌíriâStep on KinyaStir BIrâStraighten RüngaStrangÌe ItaStrip meat ftom
bone withmouth. Thügüna
Stroll UmagaraStumble GütügügaSuck OngaSurround RigicÍriaSuspect Cuuklre
Gíglkúyí Wods and theb English Tmnslúiont
Taste. CâmaTeach RutaTear GItembüÌaTetl a story Gânâ RúganoTell ÍraThatch / roofing GitaThink WlcirieThÌeaten /
surprise ThitüraThÌow arvay TeThrow IkiaTie Him. MuoheTie OhaTighten Nyitia / RitmiaTo Make anevent happen GútümâTo Seek
something for
Swallow M€riaTake TwaraTake away from TunyaTakehome InúkiaTake it to the
end KinyitTake me to NdwâraTake something
to some place ïWaraTakeTalk
Ke / OyaTeretâ
someoneTouchTrembleTrustTryTum overUlulate /
woman trills NgemiUnable RemrvoUnderstand TaükaUntie OhoraVisit C€erà
GwetheraHutiaInâinsWlhokeGeriaGarüra
Volunteer ìViheane
VoteWaitWake up
Walk fastWalk stealthily Cema
Cuukâ mitiEt€ieÍâGurumúka /úkIraCüacüN
úrúraArÍThambiâWihügeHuha biringi
WanderWasWashWatchWhistleWhistlins Huha mlrúriWinWinWinnowWrestle.WriggleWringWrite.
ToriaHotanaHuhâRúndanâKìvÍnyogoIdâHihaAndil(a
Good evening wI mwegâ. hwaÍ-inl
Good moming WÍ MwegaÌúciini
Greetings rüanyuaGreetings for a
grandmoúerto a niece ìVa gÍa cücú
Greetings formen to men Wâ Kiâ ârvâ
Greetings forwomen towomen Wâ Kíâ mâitÍHalo! ÚhoroHow are you Waiguâ rtÍaHow is it Kwerúo atÍa
Gtgg.ú!ã vods and rhe* English Tnnsldionr
Please/excuseme AtlÌtÌÍ
Sorry (pole -swúili) Ucú
Sorry / forgive NdekeÌaWhat is your
name? w'tagwo atiâ
Absolute KilnaActive at work KiyoAlike KúhananaAlone WikiBadBeautiful.Bent / crooked NgociBig Thing KíneneBig'Clean
Early.End
MüúruMúthoka
TeneMúico
ManeneThera
Clever. ÚhigaConscious KMiguaCourageous NjambâDeep. KürikaDifferent MwanyaDirty GikoDislike MenaDry KúmaDumb Bubu
Envy GnhiExpensive GoroFade GütheükrFame NgogaFame NgumoFar RâihiririaFa$t in working MitúklFaSt NaruâFat. MünoÌuFrom where Wakú?Front Mbere
4E
Generous MÍtânaGet Finished ThirâGet Satisfied
(food) HúnâGood (man). MwegaGreedy / glutton GlikorokâGreen (maize,
peas, beans) NjüâGÍtingiâGüKüMütunguMÍlhor€riHútaHingaNÍthiru
Half tullHereHuge.HumbleHungry.Hypocrite.Is FinishedItch MrvlthúaJust enough Ng€reLack WâgiLarhe KuonjaLate CercrüoLazy person GÍthâyoLight (weieht) HÍthaLost KÍlüraMad KügúrükrMany NyingÍMaximum BiúMore than GúklraMuch MúnoMuch RiitaNarrow GükunderâNear (distance) HâkühÍNingï ThenNode IrüngoNotch lgecaOld MükairÍlOthers AngÍoutside NjâOwner MwenePart or a piece GicigoPatches ManyagrnYagaPiece / portion GicunjiPoor ThÍna
GEftA!ã Wo s and theír Englísh Trunslations
Pride MIYÍtio /Ngotoko
RadiatingRawRichRigh
GúcangararaNjÍthÍMütonguúguo
Second hand MútumbaSelfConceited NjâciShade KlruruShadow KlruruShine. GükengaShort NguhÍ MúkuhiShudder Gwlthithimükwoshy/timid ThoniSlimy. NyororokaSlippery TénderaSlowly KahoraSmalÌ NyinyiStraight. RÍngârâStyle of úaìking Mükin',IreTall / long. MúraihuThin (animal) MúnyukoThin Milhlnju /
MúcekeThirst.Ng'aria, Ng'araThos€ (people). Aciouglv.Useless
Múcong'iTúhú
Width WariiYoung / smalÌ. Múnini
Her YakeHis YakeMy YakwaOur CitúTheir CiaoThis GftiThose ArIaWhat AtiaWhose CiâYour home Gwâku
Yours Yaku
ZeroOneTwoThÍeeFourFiveSixSevenEightNineTenEleven
TwelveThirteen
FouÍteenFifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
Eighteen
Nineteen
TwenÍyThttyFortyFiftySixty
Seventy
EightyNinety
0 KibÍlgúI Ímwe2 lglrl3 Ithatú4 Inya5 Ithano6 Ithathâtü7 Múgwanja8 Inyanya9 Kendal0 lkúniI I lkümi na Imwe
12 Ikümi na igÍrïl3 Ikümi nâ
ithatú14 IkÍlmi nâ inyâl5 Ikúmi nâ
ithanol6 lkümi na
ithathâtúl7 Ikümi na
múgwanjâl8 Ikihi na
inyanyal9 Ikúmi na
kenda20 Mirongo Íri30 Mlrongo itatü40 Mirongo lna50 Mirongo ltano60 Mirongo
Itandatü70 Mlrongo
mügwsnja80 Mlrongo Ínanâ90 Mlrongo kenda
Hundred 100 IganaTwo hundred 200 Magana meri
GlglÍúyú l|/odt aid the English T dtl,í]ions
Thousand 1000 Ngiri
AftemoonDarkness
Day BreakDaysHourLightMinutesMoming
NightO'clock
Day / daytime. Múthenyâ
MÍarahoNdumâ
GúkïaThiküIthaaútheriNdagikaRúciinÍ
útukuThââ
Week / Sunday Kiumia
EastNorthSouthWest
ColdCold seasonMonthRain season
SeasonYeaÌ
IrathÍroRúgúrÍlIthereroIthüfro
HehoGâthanoMweriMbura yamúringoKÍmerâMwaka
Mühehu
MühiüKúÌaraúigtMünungoRugarï
ColdHot / sharp
behaviourLukewarmMoistSmellWarmth
SourSweetTaste
AllBetween yes
and noCould . . .First ... doHereHowI do not haveIs thereIt ìs thereBetter (do)MuchNoThere wasThereWellVy'henWherewhvYes
AndIfIt Is soOr i but
KúgagatâMürioMücamo
NaKorúoNíguoKanâ
Gatithio
Mwi. , ,
wi. , .Ndangí-
Ciothe
iÍhooGithÍAmba.. .GiikúAtÍaNdirÍ ...Nikúri ..,itroKabâMúnoAcaNÌkwarÍHaria / KiirlaWegaRiKúNikiiÍ
DotFull stop
GaturumoKahurüko
Question mark KÍüriaP""1i i ; , , ," , i . , ' rr 1 i ' : ìr . ì
AÌe You(plural)
Are You /do you
Can not
Coma
5l
GÍqI*A!A lyo s anl theb English ftanslations
After that
So Kìvoguo
BecauseBelowCentÍeHereInsideofSideUnderUp
Thuthâ waúguoNÍündúMúhuroGatagatiHahaThiinlWaMw€naRunguIgürü
With (peÌson) MeenaWìth Hamwe
INTERJECITON -KAGÜTFITKOCry Of
helplessnessor selfpity. Úi!
Cry Ofwinning HÍ !
Negativesurprise. HI !
Positivesurprise. Haiya I
I Have Ndlna-I Have Nïnda-I Will Ningú-Ir Is Nikú-Let Us NÍ-Let Us NItú-Makes aword mean
big K1-Makes a
word meansmall Ka-
dglhtfú Wotds and,hei, English fnralolions
(S)He hasThere isThere wasThey willToWere you?
Ena-Kwl ...I\lkwrrlMaga-KÍ- / Gü.Warl-
Continue doing-GaPresent participle -Nga
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