SwahiLib: Kamusi ya Kiswahili

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About this app

SwahiLib is the most comprehensive Swahili dictionary (kamusi) app on Android — built for students, teachers, writers, and anyone who loves the Kiswahili language. With over 17,000 entries covering words, idioms, sayings, and proverbs, it's the only Swahili reference you'll ever need.

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📖 WHAT'S INSIDE
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✅ Maneno (Words) — Thousands of Swahili words with clear meanings and context
✅ Nahau (Idioms) — Common idiomatic expressions explained simply
✅ Misemo (Sayings) — Popular Swahili sayings and their significance
✅ Methali (Proverbs) — A rich collection of traditional proverbs with full meanings
✅ Synonyms — See related words and proverbs where available
✅ Word of the Day — A daily Swahili word delivered straight to your notifications

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⚡ KEY FEATURES
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🔍 Instant Search — Find any word, idiom, saying, or proverb in seconds with real-time results
📶 Works Offline — Once set up, SwahiLib works completely without internet. Perfect for students in areas with limited connectivity.
🔄 Always Up to Date — Content syncs automatically in the background so you always have the latest additions without any effort.
🎨 Clean, Modern Design — Built with Material Design 3 for a smooth, beautiful experience on any Android device.
🔔 Word of the Day Notifications — Learn a new Swahili word every day, delivered right to your home screen.

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👥 WHO IS IT FOR?
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📚 Students — Revise Swahili vocabulary, idioms, and proverbs for exams
✍️ Writers & Journalists — Find the right word or expression quickly
🗣️ Language Learners — Build your Kiswahili from beginner to advanced
👨‍🏫 Teachers — A quick reference tool in and out of the classroom
🌍 Diaspora — Stay connected to the Swahili language wherever you are

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🔒 PRIVACY FIRST
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SwahiLib does not collect any personal data. No accounts, no tracking, no ads.

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💬 FEEDBACK
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We read every review and actively respond to feedback. If you find a missing word, a spelling error, or have a feature request, let us know — we ship updates regularly.

Kiswahili kitukuzwe. 🇹🇿🇰🇪
Maneno, Nahau, Misemo, Methali, Kiswahili Kitukuzwe
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Sep 1, 2026

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Ratings and reviews

292 reviews
Cycling Dj
June 16, 2026
I rate it 8:10 nimejifunza maneno kadhaa ya Kiswahili ....I recommend this app to anyone who has been struggling with knowing Kiswahili well
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Futuristic Ke
June 16, 2026
Thank you for the generous review. Asante
Salim Hass
June 16, 2026
garbage. right after install , stuck on unnavigable interface
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Futuristic Ke
June 17, 2026
This appears to be an isolated issue and we are are unable to reproduce your issue. You could at least be courteous enough to just send us an email to futuristicken@gmail.com and a few screenshots along with how you ended up with unnavigable interface and we would work on it.
Ann Kamande
May 10, 2026
The app isn't working anymore... and there is no update on playstore even after installing afresh.
58 people found this review helpful
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Futuristic Ke
June 9, 2026
We have a new update. Kindly check it out. We have fixed all the issues that wewe addressed and you should have a seamless experience
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About the developer
Titus Gikandi Thumbi
titusgik@gmail.com
Mathira East Konyu 10101 Peter Chira Barichu Kenya

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