Lesson 78

QuestionAnswer
the jug
jagi
to pour
kumimina
onto
juu ya
Please put the plate onto the table before the meal.
Tafadhali weka sahani juu ya meza kabla ya chakula.
The water is in the jug, and please do not pour it onto the table.
Maji yamo kwenye jagi, na tafadhali usiyamimine juu ya meza.
into
ndani ya
Please put the books into the bag.
Tafadhali weka vitabu ndani ya begi.
the can
kopo
that
lile
That answer is correct.
Jibu lile ni sahihi.
Pour the juice into that can, because that jug is in the fridge.
Mimina juisi ndani ya kopo hilo, kwa sababu jagi lile limo frijini.
the stool
stuli
This stool is in the kitchen, but the big chair is in the living room.
Stuli hii imo jikoni, lakini kiti kikubwa kiko sebuleni.
the air conditioner
kiyoyozi
Father sits on the stool near the air conditioner in the afternoon.
Baba anakaa kwenye stuli karibu na kiyoyozi wakati wa mchana.
the glasses
miwani
The air conditioner is in the room, but my glasses are in the drawer.
Kiyoyozi kipo chumbani, lakini miwani yangu imo kwenye droo.
the blender
blenda
the lime
ndimu
the cardamom
iliki
Mother uses a blender to make juice with lime, cardamom, and cold milk.
Mama anatumia blenda kutengeneza juisi ya ndimu, iliki, na maziwa baridi.
if you do not wear it
usipoivaa
If you do not wear your scarf in the morning, you will feel cold.
Usipoivaa skafu yako asubuhi, utahisi baridi.
the note
elezo
If you do not wear your glasses, you will not see the notes well on the board.
Usipoivaa miwani yako, hutayaona maelezo vizuri kwenye ubao.
to crush
kuponda
the black pepper
pilipili manga
Asha likes to crush lime and add a little black pepper to the salad.
Asha anapenda kuponda ndimu na kuongeza pilipili manga kidogo kwenye saladi.
to smell nice
kunukia
These flowers smell nice in the garden in the morning.
Maua haya yananukia vizuri bustanini asubuhi.
Today’s pilau has cardamom and black pepper, so it smells very nice.
Pilau ya leo ina iliki na pilipili manga, kwa hiyo inanukia sana.
the samosa
sambusa
the skewer
mshikaki
At the market, we bought six samosas and four skewers for dinner.
Sokoni, tulinunua sambusa sita na mishikaki minne kwa chakula cha jioni.
the pea
njegere
The children ate two samosas, then asked for rice and peas.
Watoto walikula sambusa mbili, halafu wakaomba wali na njegere.
the husband
mume
he
yeye
He will stay quiet in the classroom during the exam.
Yeye atakaa kimya darasani wakati wa mtihani.
Aunt’s husband likes skewers, but he does not like fried foods very much.
Mume wa shangazi anapenda mishikaki, lakini yeye hapendi vyakula vya kukaanga sana.
if they boil
zikichemka
to be ready
kuiva
If the peas boil quickly, the food will be ready early.
Njegere zikichemka haraka, chakula kitaiva mapema.
the intersection
makutano
that
yale
Those explanations are important.
Yale maelezo ni muhimu.
the signboard
kibao
that shows
kinachoonyesha
Please read the signboard that shows the way to the station.
Tafadhali soma kibao kinachoonyesha njia ya kwenda stesheni.
At that intersection there is a signboard showing the way to the clinic.
Kwenye makutano yale kuna kibao kinachoonyesha njia ya kwenda kliniki.
when you arrive
ukifika
When you arrive home, wash your hands with soap.
Ukifika nyumbani, safisha mikono yako kwa sabuni.
When you arrive at the intersection, read the blue signboard before turning left.
Ukifika kwenye makutano, soma kibao cha bluu kabla ya kugeuka kushoto.
the balcony
roshani
In the evening, Amina’s husband usually stands on the balcony watching the children play in the neighborhood.
Jioni, mume wa Amina husimama roshani akitazama watoto wakicheza mtaani.
when I am
nikiwa
When I am in the classroom, I like to ask questions.
Nikiwa darasani, ninapenda kuuliza maswali.
When I am on the balcony, I can see whether the minibus has stopped at the intersection.
Nikiwa roshani, naweza kuona kama daladala imesimama kwenye makutano.
to grind
kusaga
Before cooking, it is good to crush the onions and grind the black pepper slowly.
Kabla ya kupika, ni vizuri kuponda vitunguu na kusaga pilipili manga taratibu.
Grandmother likes to grind cardamom by hand, but I prefer to use a blender.
Bibi anapenda kusaga iliki kwa mkono, lakini mimi napendelea kutumia blenda.
to boil
kuchemka
to be cooked
kuiva
The food is not cooked yet.
Chakula hakijaiva bado.
When the water starts to boil, put the peas into the pot until they cook well.
Maji yakianza kuchemka, tia njegere kwenye sufuria mpaka ziive vizuri.
The students are in the classroom, but the teacher is still in the office.
Wanafunzi wamo darasani, lakini mwalimu yumo ofisini bado.
My books are in the bag, and my glasses are on the desk.
Vitabu vyangu vimo kwenye begi, na miwani yangu imo juu ya dawati.
The lime drink is in the jug, and the cups are on the table for the guests.
Maji ya ndimu yamo kwenye jagi, na vikombe vipo mezani kwa wageni.
the tin
kopo
If you need sugar, the tin is in the cupboard.
Ukihitaji sukari, kopo liko kabatini.
another
jingine
Do you want to ask another question?
Je, unataka kuuliza swali jingine?
The coffee tin is in the cupboard, but the sugar is in another tin.
Kopo la kahawa limo kabatini, lakini sukari imo kwenye kopo jingine.
to be turned on
kuwashwa
The light will be turned on immediately.
Taa itawashwa mara moja.
If the air conditioner had been turned on early, the room would not be so hot.
Kama kiyoyozi kingekuwa kimewashwa mapema, chumba kisingekuwa cha joto sana.
who likes
anayependa
The teacher who likes children teaches with compassion.
Mwalimu anayependa watoto anafundisha kwa huruma.
If I had a husband who liked cooking, we would cook samosas together every Friday.
Kama ningekuwa na mume anayependa kupika, tungepika sambusa pamoja kila Ijumaa.
After opening the can, pour the milk into the jug and put it in the fridge.
Baada ya kufungua kopo, mimina maziwa kwenye jagi na uweke kwenye friji.
if he/she eats
akila
If he/she eats dirty food, he/she will get a stomachache.
Akila chakula kichafu, atapata maumivu ya tumbo.
spicy
kali
If you eat food with spicy chili, you will need water.
Ukila chakula chenye pilipili kali, utahitaji maji.
Do not grind too much black pepper; if the child eats this food, he or she will say it is spicy.
Usisage pilipili manga nyingi sana; mtoto akila chakula hiki, atasema ni kali.
the road sign
kibao cha barabara
Before you leave home, take your glasses, read the road sign, and stop at the correct intersection.
Kabla hujatoka nyumbani, chukua miwani yako, soma kibao cha barabarani, na usimame kwenye makutano sahihi.
the noodle
tambi
The children like noodles with a little bell pepper.
Watoto wanapenda tambi zenye pilipili hoho kidogo.
If the noodles boil quickly, we will eat early.
Tambi zikichemka haraka, tutakula mapema.
when you return
ukirudi
When you return from the market, do not forget to bring me a lime.
Ukirudi kutoka sokoni, usisahau kuniletea ndimu.
When you return home, the food will be ready.
Ukirudi nyumbani, chakula kitakuwa kimeiva.
to add
kutia
Please add a little salt to the soup before eating.
Tafadhali, tia chumvi kidogo kwenye supu kabla ya kula.
The water is starting to boil, add the tea leaves.
Maji yanaanza kuchemka, tia majani ya chai.
if you get lost
ukipotea
If you get lost in town, read the road sign that is near the intersection.
Ukipotea mjini, soma kibao cha barabara kilicho karibu na makutano.
right away
mara moja
I will call you right away when I get home.
Nitakupigia simu mara moja nikifika nyumbani.
If you get lost in town, call mother right away.
Ukipotea mjini, piga simu kwa mama mara moja.