ki

Usages of ki

Idan kina gida, zan kira ki a waya.
If you (feminine) are at home, I will call you on the phone.
Ki zauna a nan.
You (feminine), sit here.
Ina so ki gaya min labarin makarantar ki.
I want you (feminine) to tell me the story/news about your school.
Kar ki manta da tambayoyin da malami ya ba mu.
Don’t forget the questions that the teacher gave us.
Ki yi magana da murya ƙasa saboda yara suna barci.
Speak in a low voice because the children are sleeping.
Kafin mu tafi, ina so ki taimaka min in shirya akwati na tufafi.
Before we go, I want you (feminine) to help me pack the suitcase of clothes.
Ni zan kira ki daga baya ta waya.
I will call you later by phone.
Kar ki gudu a kan matakala domin haɗari yana da yawa.
Do not run on the stairs because there is a lot of danger.
Kada ki wuce titi idan motoci suna tafiya da sauri.
Do not cross the street if cars are moving fast.
Uwa ta ce tana so ki nuna tarbiya a gaban baƙi.
Mother said she wants you (feminine) to show good manners in front of guests.
Malama ta ce “da zarar” yana nuna lokaci, misali: “Da zarar na dawo, zan kira ki.”
The female teacher said “da zarar” shows time, for example: “As soon as I return, I will call you (feminine).”

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