Talking about a film with friends

QuestionAnswer
the drama; play
tamthilia
Shall we watch the drama now?
Tutazame tamthilia sasa?
the character in a story
mhusika
The character is new.
Mhusika ni mpya.
the producer
mtayarishaji
The producer is here.
Mtayarishaji yuko hapa.
the film or theatre director
muongozaji
The film director is working today.
Muongozaji wa filamu anafanya kazi leo.
the acting
uigizaji
The acting is good.
Uigizaji ni mzuri.
the content; subject matter
maudhui
The content is important.
Maudhui ni muhimu.
the industry; professional field
tasnia
The film industry is big.
Tasnia ya filamu ni kubwa.
the series
mfululizo
Shall we start this series today?
Tuanze mfululizo huu leo?
the continuation; sequel
mwendelezo
The sequel is new.
Mwendelezo ni mpya.
the popularity; fame
umaarufu
The popularity has increased.
Umaarufu umeongezeka.
This series has gained popularity in the industry.
Mfululizo huu umepata umaarufu katika tasnia.
the film script; screenplay
mswada
The film script is on the table.
Mswada wa filamu uko mezani.
The producer and director discuss the film script.
Mtayarishaji na muongozaji wanajadili mswada.
the subtitles; captions
manukuu
The subtitles are on the screen.
Manukuu yako kwenye skrini.
the hero
shujaa
The hero has arrived.
Shujaa amefika.
The drama's character is a hero.
Mhusika wa tamthilia ni shujaa.
the detective; investigator
mpelelezi
The detective is looking for an answer.
Mpelelezi anatafuta jibu.
the mystery; riddle
fumbo
The mystery is difficult.
Fumbo ni gumu.
Do the subtitles help you understand the mystery?
Manukuu yanakusaidia kuelewa fumbo?
the fighting; fight scenes
mapigano
The fighting starts now.
Mapigano yanaanza sasa.
the humour
ucheshi
The humour is good.
Ucheshi ni mzuri.
the excitement; thrill
msisimko
Did you feel the excitement?
Ulihisi msisimko?
the criminal
mhalifu
The criminal has a secret.
Mhalifu ana siri.
to act; perform a role
kuigiza
Asha likes acting.
Asha anapenda kuigiza.
to entertain
kuburudisha
The film entertains us.
Filamu inatuburudisha.
The acting and content increase excitement and entertain us.
Uigizaji na maudhui vinaongeza msisimko na vinatuburudisha.
to frighten
kuogopesha
The story frightens us.
Hadithi inatuogopesha.
The detective is looking for the criminal who frightens us.
Mpelelezi anamtafuta mhalifu anayetuogopesha.
to criticise
kukosoa
Why are you criticising the film?
Kwa nini unaikosoa filamu?
Asha likes acting, but Juma criticises the acting.
Asha anapenda kuigiza, lakini Juma anakosoa uigizaji.
to be predictable
kutabirika
The ending can be predictable.
Mwisho unaweza kutabirika.
The sequel is predictable, but I like the fighting and humour.
Mwendelezo unatabirika, lakini ninapenda mapigano na ucheshi.
the cycle; circuit
mzunguko
The cycle starts here.
Mzunguko unaanza hapa.
The student understands the cycle.
Mwanafunzi anaelewa mzunguko.
the structure; form
muundo
This structure is simple.
Muundo huu ni rahisi.
The teacher explains the structure.
Mwalimu anaeleza muundo.
the sector
sekta
This sector is large.
Sekta hii ni kubwa.
I work in this sector.
Ninafanya kazi katika sekta hii.
the molecule
molekuli
This molecule is small.
Molekuli hii ni ndogo.
The student draws the molecule.
Mwanafunzi anachora molekuli.
the row; layer
safu
This row is long.
Safu hii ni ndefu.
The students are in a row.
Wanafunzi wako katika safu.
efficiency; effectiveness
ufanisi
Efficiency has increased.
Ufanisi umeongezeka.
This plan increases efficiency.
Mpango huu unaongeza ufanisi.
the claims; allegations
madai
The claims are in the letter.
Madai yako kwenye barua.
The lawyer examines the claims.
Wakili anachunguza madai.
the tip; end point
ncha
The tip of the pen is here.
Ncha ya kalamu iko hapa.
She is holding the tip of the pen.
Anashika ncha ya kalamu.

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