Lesson 48

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the keyboard
kinanda
That woman plays the keyboard at church every Sunday.
Mwanamke yule anapiga kinanda kanisani kila Jumapili.
the nurse
muuguzi
the test
kipimo
The nurse told the woman to rest before the tests.
Muuguzi alimwambia mwanamke apumzike kabla ya vipimo.
the man
mwanamume
the adult
mtu mzima
the fear
hofu
This man is an adult, but he has a little fear before the results.
Mwanamume huyu ni mtu mzima, lakini ana hofu kidogo kabla ya matokeo.
when she saw (him)
alipomwona
The child’s fear decreased when she saw an adult smiling.
Hofu ya mtoto ilipungua alipomwona mtu mzima akitabasamu.
the tuk-tuk
bajaji
the scooter
skuta
The scooter is outside the office.
Skuta iko nje ya ofisi.
This morning we took a tuk-tuk to work, and my sister rode a scooter to return home.
Leo asubuhi tulipanda bajaji kwenda kazini, na dada yangu aliendesha skuta kurudi nyumbani.
the freezer
friza
to freeze
kuganda
The juice in the freezer has frozen.
Juisi kwenye friza imeganda.
Please put the meat in the freezer so that it freezes well.
Tafadhali weka nyama kwenye friza ili igande vizuri.
If the freezer is full, we will store the fruits in the neighbor’s fridge.
Friza ikiwa imejaa, tutahifadhi matunda kwenye friji la jirani.
when it starts
yakianza
When the discussion starts, please sit quietly.
Mazungumzo yakianza, tafadhali kaa kimya kimya.
dirty
machafu
the filter
chujio
The filter is in the kitchen.
Chujio kiko jikoni.
When the tap water starts to be dirty, use a filter to clean it.
Maji ya bomba yakianza kuwa machafu, tumia chujio kusafisha.
the mattress
godoro
The new mattress is soft, so sleep comes quickly.
Godoro jipya ni laini, kwa hiyo usingizi unakuja haraka.
the blanket
blanketi
Put a blanket on the bed because the night gets cold.
Weka blanketi juu ya kitanda kwa sababu usiku unakuwa baridi.
light
jepesi
This towel is light and soft.
Taulo hili ni jepesi na laini.
The child’s blanket is light, but it gives her warmth well.
Blanketi la mtoto ni jepesi, lakini linampa joto vizuri.
the pillow
mto
to sleep on
kulalia
which is located
uliopo
The hall that is located in the middle of town has been prepared well.
Ukumbi uliopo katikati ya mji umeandaliwa vizuri.
in the living room
sebuleni
Please bring me the pillow that is in the living room.
Tafadhali niletee mto wa kulalia uliopo sebuleni.
that has
wenye
the middle
kati
peacefully
kwa utulivu
A medium-length pillow allows me to sleep peacefully.
Mto wa kulalia wenye urefu wa kati unaniwezesha kulala kwa utulivu.
the accountant
mhasibu
The school accountant is planning this month’s budget.
Mhasibu wa shule anapanga bajeti ya mwezi huu.
for sure
kwa uhakika
For sure, we will meet tomorrow evening.
Kwa uhakika, tutakutana kesho jioni.
to explain
kuelezea
Can you explain this summary briefly?
Je, unaweza kuelezea muhtasari huu kwa kifupi?
clearly
kwa uwazi
Please speak clearly.
Tafadhali zungumza kwa uwazi.
For sure, our accountant explains every cost clearly.
Kwa uhakika, mhasibu wetu anaelezea kila gharama kwa uwazi.
the director
mkurugenzi
who has
mwenye
A compassionate grandmother comforts children.
Bibi mwenye huruma anafariji watoto.
the experience
uzoefu
Your experience will help us a lot at work.
Uzoefu wako utatusaidia sana kazini.
The new director is a man with great experience.
Mkurugenzi mpya ni mwanamume mwenye uzoefu mkubwa.
the event
hafla
The director invited that woman to play the keyboard at the school event.
Mkurugenzi alimwalika mwanamke yule apige kinanda katika hafla ya shule.
to demand
kudai
the details
maelezo
Please send the details by email tomorrow morning.
Tafadhali tuma maelezo kwa barua pepe kesho asubuhi.
the transport
usafiri
The customers demanded more details about the transport price.
Wateja walidai maelezo zaidi kuhusu bei ya usafiri.
to close the accounts
kufunga hesabu
The accountant demanded all receipts before closing the accounts.
Mhasibu alidai risiti zote kabla ya kufunga hesabu.
to confirm
kuthibitisha
My sister confirmed the meeting time by sending an email.
Dada yangu alithibitisha muda wa mkutano kwa kutuma barua pepe.
The nurse will confirm the medicine before allowing the patient to leave.
Muuguzi atathibitisha dawa kabla ya kumruhusu mgonjwa kuondoka.
to be involved with
kuhusika na
We are involved with the hall's cleanliness.
Sisi tunahusika na usafi wa ukumbi.
the preparations
maandalizi
Preparations are going well in the hall.
Maandalizi yanaendelea vizuri ukumbini.
Many parents are involved in preparing the child’s celebration.
Wazazi wengi wanahusika na maandalizi ya sherehe ya mtoto.
to be involved in
kuhusika na
The police are involved in the investigation of fraud at the market.
Polisi wanahusika na uchunguzi wa udanganyifu sokoni.
the running
uendeshaji
the club
klabu
The students meet in the music club in the evening.
Wanafunzi wanakutana katika klabu ya muziki jioni.
Are you involved in running the music club at school?
Je, unahusika na uendeshaji wa klabu ya muziki shuleni?
nor
wala
on foot
kwa miguu
Tomorrow morning, we will go to the market on foot.
Kesho asubuhi, tutaenda sokoni kwa miguu.
On the rainy day we took a tuk-tuk, and we did not walk on foot.
Siku ya mvua tulichukua bajaji, wala hatukutembea kwa miguu.
This woman drinks neither soda nor coffee; she likes only water.
Mwanamke huyu hanywi soda, wala kahawa; anapenda maji tu.
At the event today we will pay no fare, nor will we stand in a long queue.
Katika hafla leo hatutalipa nauli, wala hatutasimama kwenye foleni ndefu.
on the floor
sakafuni
I placed a new carpet on the floor in the living room.
Mimi niliweka zulia jipya sakafuni sebuleni.
to cover oneself
kujifunika
It is important to cover yourself with a blanket at night to get good sleep.
Ni muhimu kujifunika na blanketi usiku ili kupata usingizi mzuri.
That man and woman sat on a mattress on the floor, covering themselves with a blanket.
Mwanamume na mwanamke wale walikaa juu ya godoro sakafuni, wakijifunika blanketi.
while you wait
ukisubiri
While you wait in the hall, please sit calmly.
Ukisubiri ukumbini, tafadhali kaa kwa utulivu.
Please sit in the living room while you wait for tea.
Tafadhali kaa sebuleni ukisubiri chai.
the public
umma
Public safety is important.
Usalama wa umma ni muhimu.
Public transport is important in town.
Usafiri wa umma ni muhimu mjini.
to be involved
kuhusika
Will we be involved in the wedding preparations?
Je, sisi tutahusika na maandalizi ya harusi?
The headteacher is involved in the running of the school.
Mwalimu mkuu anahusika na uendeshaji wa shule.