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malaikabamalaikaArabicnangel4.9.2Supernatural being
malaayabamalaayanTaboo. prostitute; s.b. who is a sex maniacSynmurawarawa 2mu̱b̯u̱ngi̱mu̱si̱i̱hani̱mu̱taaru̱u̱ki̱ 2mwenzi̱waakagulu2.6.2.3Sexual immorality
mali̱1interjof course; precisely; indeed; true9.6.3.2Markers of emphasis 9.4.6Yes3.5.1.3True9.4.4.1Certainly, definitely
mali̱2advindefinitely; lasting for a period of time that has no fixed end, or be never to happen again at least for some time8.4.2.2A long time8.4.2.3Forever
mali̱gai̱li̱gantears; liquid that comes from the eyes when you are crying3.5.6.5Cry, tearku̱hetya mali̱gavMetaphor. shed a stream of tears3.5.6.5Cry, tear
mamburuganmumps6.3.8.1Animal diseases2.5.2Disease
mambyandawn; time of day when light first appearsSynb̯wi̱re kukya8.4.1.2.3Time of the day
mananu1ntruth, truthfulness, fact; s.t. that is true, esp. with proofSynmazi̱ma 13.5.1.3.1Tell the truth3.5.1.3.5Real3.6.5Correct3.5.1.3True2interjsurely3.5.1.9Promise3.2.5.1.1Trust9.6.3.2Markers of emphasis 9.4.4.1Certainly, definitely9.4.4.2Sure3.2.5.1Believe3.4.1.5Confident
mancwendunwaist; front lower part of the waist around the stomachSynmugongo1 12.1.2Torso
mandarakwaAlurnlocal alcoholic brew that is drunk in a gourd with hot water5.2.3.7Alcoholic beverage5.2.3.6Beverage5.2.2.7Drink
mangadanMandarin; domestic tree that is very like an orange tree but with smaller fruit that are very sweet1.5.1Tree
mangootansleeping sickness; tropical disease carried by the tsetse fly that causes a feeling of wanting to go to sleep and usually causes death2.5.2Disease
manzyenstem of sorghum5.5.6Fuel1.5.3Grass, herb, vine5.2.3.7.1Alcohol preparation
manyaadvmaybe; condition of being uncertain about s.t.; being doubtful about s.t.9.4.4Epistemic moods9.4.4.3Probably 9.4.4.4Possible9.4.4.6.2Maybe9.4.4.5Uncertain
manyegereeru̱nparalysis; loss of function of the body, esp. of the legs2.3.5Sense of touch2.5.6Symptom of disease2.5.4Disabled
manyondonhoney; thick sticky substance produced by bees that is sweet like sugarSynb̯uhooki5.2.3.2Food from animals6.4.4Beekeeping
maradaadiKiswahiliadjsmart-looking5.4.5Anoint the body5.4Adornment5.6.1Clean, dirty4.3.6.2Tidy2.3.1.8.1Beautiful
maranga ga lyobansun rays, shafts, beams of light from the sun8.3.3Light1.1.1Sunder. oflyoba
mararanpride, self-importance, conceit, egotism; having too high an opinion of yourself because you think that you are better or more important than other people4.3.2.4Show off4.3.2.3Proud3.5.1.7.3Boast4.3.5.6Hypocrite
maraasinperfume; cosmetics that emit an extremely pleasant scent5.4.5Anoint the body5.4.2Cosmetics2.3.4Smell
Masakanname of a city9.7.2.3Names of cities
masali̱sali̱nglare; reflected light rays from water formed when the sun is brightly shining8.3.3.1.2Bright8.3.3Light8.3.3.1.1Light source1.1.1Sun
masananmiracle, magic, supernatural event; art of doing things that seem impossible in order to entertain people or the power of making impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things, either good or bad3.4.1.3Surprise4.9.4Miracle, supernatural powermukora masananmiracle worker4.9.4Miracle, supernatural power
masangananziravar.masangaanincrossroads, intersection, junction; place where two or more routes meet6.5.4.1Road
masanyarazinelectricity; energy used to produce heat and light that passes through wire, used in industries, for cooking, ironing, etc.6.6.8.1Working with electricitykukuutwa masanyarazivIdiom. be electrocuted2.5.3Injure6.6.8.1Working with electricity