kuwa

to be

Usages of kuwa

• Mimi ni Asha.: I am Asha.
• Wewe ni Juma.: You are Juma.
• Yeye ni rafiki.: He/She is a friend.
• Yeye pia ni rafiki.: He/She is also a friend.
• Sisi ni wanafunzi.: We are students.
• Wao ni marafiki.: They are friends.
• Mimi niko nyumbani.: I am at home.
• Wao wako nyumbani.: They are at home.
• Sisi ni wanafunzi leo.: We are students today.
• Gari lako liko sokoni.: Your car is at the market.
• Wimbo wa mtoto ni mzuri.: The child's song is nice.
• Sherehe ni nzuri sokoni.: The celebration is nice at the market.
• Mji ni mzuri usiku.: The town is nice at night.
• Huu ni mji mzuri.: This is a nice town.
• Barua ni nzuri.: The letter is nice.
• Nyumba ni nzuri usiku.: The house is nice at night.
• Mama anasema huyo ni mtoto mzuri.: Mother says that is a good child.
• Kitanda hicho ni kizuri kwa kulala.: That bed is good for sleeping.
• Samaki ni mtamu sokoni.: The fish is delicious at the market.
• Meza ni nzuri sokoni.: The table is nice at the market.
• Sebule ni nzuri kwa kupumzika.: The living room is nice for resting.
• Nyumba ni nzuri mbali na mji.: The house is nice far from the town.
• Kumbuka, ni muhimu kufika mapema sokoni.: Remember, it is important to arrive early at the market.
• Baba yetu ni mgonjwa leo.: Our father is sick today.
• Tutaenda sokoni kama baba anasema ni muhimu.: We will go to the market if father says it is important.
• Mama anafikiri mtoto ni mzuri.: Mother thinks the child is good.
• Wao watafurahi baada ya kumaliza kazi sokoni.: They will be happy after finishing work at the market.
• Mama anafikiri kutoogelea baharini mchana ni muhimu.: Mother thinks not swimming in the ocean in the afternoon is important.
• Je, hicho ni kitabu chako?: Is that your book?
• Nyumba yetu ni mbali na bahari.: Our house is far from the ocean.
• Samaki ni kitamu bila mafuta sokoni.: The fish is delicious without oil at the market.
• Baba ataninunulia baiskeli mpya ambayo itakuwa rahisi kuliko pikipiki kwa safari fupi.: Father will buy me a new bicycle which will be cheaper than a motorcycle for short trips.
• Mimi nitajaribu kuuza baiskeli yangu ya zamani wiki hii, ili niwe mnunuzi wa pikipiki ndogo.: I will try to sell my old bicycle this week, so that I can be a buyer of a small motorcycle.
• Ni muhimu kufunga mlango kabla ya kuondoka, ili vitu vyetu viwe salama.: It is important to lock the door before leaving, so that our things are safe.
• Watoto watatumia pikipiki ndogo kwenda shule, kwani barabara ni salama sasa.: The children will use a small motorcycle to go to school, because the road is safe now.
• Barabara ni nzuri.: The road is nice.
• Kaka yangu pia anafurahia kucheza mpira wikendi, hasa anapokuwa hana kazi nyingi.: My brother also enjoys playing ball on weekends, especially when he does not have a lot of work.
• Tangu nimepoteza mfuko huo, nimekuwa makini sana kupunguza uoga wangu na kujifunza kutunza vitu vyangu.: Since I lost that bag, I have been very careful to reduce my fear and learn to take care of my belongings.
• Mama anasema tunapaswa kuondoa vitu visivyotumika ili nyumba yetu iwe safi.: Mother says we should remove unused things so that our house can be clean.
• Baba ni mwenye nguvu.: Father is strong.
• Ahadi yako ni muhimu.: Your promise is important.
• Mimi ninapenda samaki kwa sababu ni kitamu.: I like fish because it is delicious.
• Kitabu kiko chini ya meza.: The book is under the table.
• Mti ni mkubwa.: The tree is big.
• Kitabu ambacho mimi ninaandika ni kizuri.: The book that I am writing is good.
• Mama ni makini nyumbani kila siku.: Mother is careful at home every day.
• Mwezi ni mzuri.: The month is nice.
• Vitu visivyotumika viko nyumbani.: The unused things are at home.
• Ni muhimu upangilie mpango wako wa kujifunza mapema.: It is important that you organize your learning plan early.
• Ni lazima tuzingatie muda, ili tusikose mkutano wetu wa shule.: We must pay attention to time, so that we do not miss our school meeting.
• Ninataka kuongeza mboga zaidi kwenye supu hii ili iwe na ladha bora.: I want to add more vegetables to this soup so that it has a better taste.
• Hili ni jaribio la pili, lakini nina hamu kubwa ya kufanikiwa.: This is the second attempt, but I have a great desire to succeed.
• Tafadhali, kualika wageni ni muhimu ili tuongeze furaha ndani ya nyumba.: Please, inviting guests is important so that we add happiness inside the house.
• Shughuli za leo sokoni ni nyingi, lakini tutajaribu kumaliza mapema.: Today’s activities at the market are many, but we will try to finish early.
• Ikiwa unataka kupika usiku, ni lazima uwashe jiko kwanza.: If you want to cook at night, you must turn on the stove first.
• Je, mzigo wako ni mzito sana, au unaweza kuubeba pekee yako?: Is your luggage very heavy, or can you carry it by yourself?
• Katika jaribio hili la ujenzi, tunahitaji zana bora ili kazi iwe rahisi.: In this construction attempt, we need good tools so that the work becomes easier.
• Mpango wetu wa mwisho leo ni kuchora ramani, ili tuelewe vizuri eneo la shamba.: Our final plan for today is to draw a map, so that we can better understand the farm area.
• Kitabu changu kiko nyumbani.: My book is at home.
• Kitabu changu ni bora.: My book is better.
• Kitabu pili ni changu.: The second book is mine.
• Nyumba yako ni nzuri.: Your house is nice.
• Mbwa wangu ni mzito.: My dog is heavy.
• Eneo ni kubwa.: The area is big.
• Kuna kibanda kidogo karibu na mto, ambacho kinauza matunda.: There is a small kiosk near the river, which sells fruits.
• Chura wale wanaweza kuwa marafiki wa bustani, kwa sababu wanakula wadudu wabaya.: Those frogs can be friends of the garden, because they eat harmful insects.
• Mahindi yaliyochemshwa ni matamu, hasa ukiongeza chumvi kidogo.: Boiled maize is delicious, especially if you add a little salt.
• Kabla ya kula, ni vyema tuoshe mikono yetu kwa sabuni.: Before eating, it is good that we wash our hands with soap.
• Mtihani ni mgumu.: The exam is difficult.
• Wingu ni kubwa.: The cloud is big.
• Chakula cha jioni ni tamu.: Dinner is delicious.
• Mbwa wangu ni mdogo.: My dog is small.
• Gharama ni kubwa.: The cost is high.
• Baiskeli yangu ni maridadi.: My bicycle is elegant.
• Tuwe makini tusije tukaanguka, maana mlima huu unakuwa hatari wakati wa mvua.: Let us be careful so that we do not fall, because this mountain becomes dangerous during the rain.
• Dada yuko katika chumba cha kulala, akipumzika baada ya kazi ngumu.: Sister is in the bedroom, resting after a hard job.
• Akiwa na mgongo unaouma, hawezi kubeba vitu vizito kama kabla.: Having a back that hurts, he cannot carry heavy things as before.
• Ni vizuri kuheshimu kila mtu unayekutana naye, hata ikiwa ana mtazamo tofauti.: It is good to respect everyone you meet, even if he has a different perspective.
• Vijana wengine wanaona ugali ni bora zaidi kuliko wali kwenye chakula cha mchana.: Some young people think ugali is better than rice for lunch.
• Tusizime muziki huo bado, kwa sababu ni mapema kuondoka.: Let us not turn off that music yet, because it is still early to leave.
• Ni busara kupangusa vumbi kabla ya wageni kufika, ili nyumba ionekane safi.: It is wise to wipe the dust before guests arrive, so that the house looks clean.
• Kabla ya kulala, ninatumia kioo kidogo kuona ikiwa uso wangu ni safi.: Before sleeping, I use a small mirror to see if my face is clean.
• Mimi ninakwenda shuleni, maana hatari ni dogo.: I am going to school because the danger is small.
• Mlima ni mkubwa.: The mountain is big.
• Gari ni hatari.: The car is dangerous.
• Vitabu vyetu viko kwenye meza.: Our books are on the table.
• Kazi ni ngumu.: Work is hard.
• Kitabu changu ni tofauti.: My book is different.
• Mbwa wangu ni mdogo, lakini mwingine ni mkubwa.: My dog is small, but the other is big.
• Kile nilipata sokoni ni zawadi.: That which I got at the market is a gift.
• Juma ni busara sana.: Juma is very wise.
• Uso ni mzuri.: The face is nice.
• Wakati wa mechi ya soka, kulikuwa na mabishano kati ya wachezaji kuhusu nani aliyeshinda mechi.: During the soccer match, there was an argument among the players about who won the match.
• Mwalimu anasema suluhisho ni muhimu.: The teacher says the solution is important.
• Njia ya kwenda shuleni ni rahisi.: The way to go to school is easy.
• Kitabu cha Juma ni kizuri.: Juma's book is good.
• Hii ni mara yangu ya kwanza kwenda sinema, na ninatumaini kufurahia filamu nzuri.: This is my first cinema experience, and I hope to enjoy a good movie.
• Hii ni safari yangu ya pili leo, kwa sababu trafiki ilikuwa ndefu sana.: This is my second trip today, because the traffic was very long.
• Kuna semina muhimu kesho, itakayozungumzia maendeleo ya shule ya msingi.: There is an important seminar tomorrow, which will discuss the development of the primary school.
• Leo ni siku yangu ya nne ya mazoezi, lakini bado najisikia mwenye nguvu.: Today is my fourth day of exercise, but I still feel strong.
• Kesho itakuwa mara yetu ya tano kukutana katika kikundi hiki.: Tomorrow will be our fifth time meeting in this group.
• Hii ni mechi yetu ya sita ya mpira wa miguu, na tunajitahidi kushinda.: This is our sixth soccer match, and we are striving to win.
• Subira ni muhimu wakati trafiki inapokuwa kubwa, ili kuepuka ajali.: Patience is important when traffic is heavy, in order to avoid accidents.
• Dereva yule alipata ajali ndogo jana, lakini sasa yuko salama.: That driver had a small accident yesterday, but now he is safe.
• Gari langu ni la kisasa.: My car is modern.
• Daraja ni refu.: The bridge is long.
• Baba ni tajiri.: Father is rich.
• Badiliko ni muhimu.: Change is important.
• Ufundishaji ni muhimu.: Teaching is important.
• Kuna samaki wengi baharini.: There are many fish in the sea.
• Maisha ni safari.: Life is a journey.
• Kitabu chetu ni kizuri.: Our book is good.
• Ni muhimu kuchagua muda mwafaka wa kupumzika.: It is important to choose the right time to rest.
• Ni bora usikaange vyakula vingi mara nyingi, ili kudumisha afya.: It is better not to fry many foods often, in order to maintain health.
• Maji ni baridi.: The water is cold.
• Kalamu ni rahisi kutumika.: The pen is easy to use.
• Tatizo ni kubwa, lakini lina suluhisho.: The problem is big, but it has a solution.
• Nyumba yangu ni imara.: My house is strong.
• Ukweli ni muhimu.: Truth is important.
• Mfuko wangu ni mzito.: My bag is heavy.
• Pesa zake ni nyingi.: His money is a lot.
• Ni muhimu tufanye jitihada tusijisalimishe kwa uvivu wakati tunajifunza masomo mapya.: It is important that we make an effort not to surrender to laziness when learning new subjects.
• Wakati mwingine mimi hushangaa ni kwa jinsi gani watu hukubali kuingiza mifano migumu katika mijadala rahisi.: Sometimes I am surprised by how people agree to insert difficult examples into simple discussions.
• Tunapaswa kuchanganya maziwa na maji kidogo, kisha tutie sukari ili chai iwe tamu.: We should mix milk with a little water, then put in sugar so that the tea becomes sweet.
• Ni bora tusiruhusu nia mbaya kuharibu ndoto zetu, hata kama tunakabiliwa na changamoto.: It is better that we do not allow bad intentions to demolish our dreams, even if we face challenges.
• Huyu ni mpishi mzuri, lakini kifaa chake cha kupikia kimeharibika, hivyo ana wasiwasi kubomoa jiko lake lote.: This is a good cook, but his cooking tool is broken, so he is worried about demolishing his entire stove.
• Mpishi mpya ameajiriwa hotelini, na wateja wanasema chakula chake ni cha kusisimua.: A new cook has been employed at the hotel, and customers say his food is thrilling.
• Afisa yule akasema ni vyema kuweka nyaraka zote muhimu kwenye kabrasha moja ili zisipotee.: That officer said it is good to put all the important documents in one folder so they do not get lost.
• Iwapo unaumwa, ni vyema uende hospitali mapema ili upumzike haraka.: If you are unwell, it is good that you go to the hospital early so you can rest quickly.
• Tuwe makini tunapobeba kuni, ili tusijeruhi miguu yetu.: Let us be careful when carrying firewood, so that we do not injure our feet.
• Vitabu hivi ni vipya.: These books are new.
• Ubora ni muhimu.: Quality is important.
• Jiko letu ni safi.: Our stove is clean.
• Mtihani huu ni ngumu.: This exam is difficult.
• Mjadala ni muhimu.: Discussion is important.
• Maisha ni tamu.: Life is sweet.
• Suti yangu ni mbadala.: My suit is alternative.
• Changamoto ni ngumu.: Challenge is difficult.
• Iwapo unacheza mpira, ni lazima uwe na viatu vya michezo.: If you play ball, you must have sports shoes.
• Jamii ni muhimu.: Community is important.
• Kumbukumbu hizo zimetufanya tufurahi sana tukiwa pamoja.: Those memories made us very happy while we were together.
• Watoto wanafundishwa misingi ya heshima wakiwa bado wadogo.: Children are taught the foundations of respect while they are still young.
• Mara nyingi, kusikiliza muziki ni burudani nzuri baada ya kazi ndefu.: Often, listening to music is good entertainment after a long job.
• Mkate ninaoupenda zaidi ni ule unaookwa na mama asubuhi.: The bread that I like the most is the one that mother bakes in the morning.
• Simba ambao tuliwaona hifadhini ni wanyama ninaowaheshimu kwa nguvu zao.: The lions we saw in the reserve are animals that I respect for their strength.
• Hizo meza nzuri ziko nyumbani.: Those nice tables are at home.
• Matunda hayo ni mazuri.: Those fruits are nice.
• Nchi ni kubwa.: The country is big.
• Daraja ni refu.: The bridge is long.
• Vitabu hivyo ni vipya.: Those books are new.
• Mwalimu ni mwenye furaha.: The teacher is happy.
• Jinsi ya kwenda sokoni ni rahisi.: The way to go to the market is easy.
• Hatua ni muhimu.: A step is important.
• Mandhari ni nzuri asubuhi.: The view is beautiful in the morning.
• Vitabu vingi viko darasani.: Many books are in the classroom.
• Chakula ambacho mama anapika ni kitamu.: The food that mother cooks is delicious.
• Ukubwa wa nyumba yangu ni muhimu.: The size of my house is important.
• Ni vyema utoe takataka hizi ili zisije kuwa kero kwa majirani.: It is good that you remove this trash so it does not become a nuisance to the neighbors.
• Ni muhimu uepuke uchafu sokoni ili ubaki na afya njema.: It is important that you avoid dirt at the market so that you remain healthy.
• Ni lazima utunze mazingira nyumbani ili usipate magonjwa.: You must take care of the environment at home so you do not get diseases.
• Ni vizuri usimulia kile kilichotokea shuleni, ili tuelewe kila jambo.: It is good that you narrate what happened at school, so we understand everything.
• Ni heri uonyeshe usikivu, ili upate matokeo mazuri katika mtihani.: It is better for you to show attentiveness so you get good results in the exam.
• Ni muhimu kusalimiana asubuhi kabla ya kuanza mazungumzo.: It is important to greet each other in the morning before starting a conversation.
• Nataka uinue ndoo hii ya maji, lakini kuwa mwangalifu ili maji yasimwagike.: I want you to lift this bucket of water, but be careful it does not spill.
• Ni bora usificha ukweli, hivi kila mtu ataelewa tatizo hili mapema.: It is better that you do not hide the truth, so that everyone will understand this problem early.
• Ni vizuri uahirishe safari yako ikiwa barabara imefungwa.: It is good that you postpone your journey if the road is closed.
• Mwanzo wa kitabu hiki ni mgumu, lakini hadithi inavutia zaidi baadaye.: The beginning of this book is difficult, but the story becomes more interesting later.
• Ni vyema usubiri kidogo, ili huzuni ipungue kabla ya kuzungumza naye.: It is good that you wait a little, so that the sadness decreases before speaking to him.
• Mwonekano wako ni mzuri leo, umevaa nguo zilizopendeza sana.: Your appearance is nice today; you are wearing very lovely clothes.
• Ugonjwa ni hatari.: Disease is dangerous.
• Kitabu hiki ni nzuri kabisa.: This book is completely beautiful.
• Jina langu ni Rahma.: My name is Rahma.
• Daktari ni mwangalifu.: The doctor is careful.
• Samaki yake ni kitamu.: His fish is delicious.
• Mimi ninataka kununua shati, lakini bei yake ni ghali sana.: I want to buy a shirt, but its price is very expensive.
• Samaki huyu sokoni ni ghali kuliko mboga tulizonunua jana.: This fish at the market is more expensive than the vegetables we bought yesterday.
• Kupika mkate ni mchakato unaohitaji uvumilivu na umakini.: Baking bread is a process that requires patience and focus.
• Ni muhimu kupata ruhusa kutoka kwa mwalimu kabla ya kuondoka darasani.: It is important to get permission from the teacher before leaving the classroom.
• Kipindi cha kwanza leo ni somo la hesabu.: The first lesson today is math.
• Tafadhali usiwe umechelewa katika kipindi cha mwisho ili usipoteze maelezo muhimu.: Please do not be late to the last lesson so that you do not miss important explanations.
• Tumeangalia michezo mingi, na mpira wa miguu ni mojawapo ninayopenda.: We have watched many sports, and soccer is one of them that I like.
• Wanyama wengi wanaishi msituni, na tembo ni mojawapo mwenye nguvu kubwa.: Many animals live in the forest, and the elephant is one of them with great strength.
• Unapaswa kuwa mfano mzuri, ili wengine wasiweze kuiga tabia mbaya.: You should be a good example, so that others cannot imitate bad behavior.
• Bwana Khalid ni jirani yetu, naye anapenda kulima bustani.: Mr. Khalid is our neighbor, and he loves to cultivate the garden.
• Dunia ni kubwa zaidi kuliko mji wetu mdogo.: The world is larger than our small town.
• Uaminifu ni msingi mzuri wa urafiki na familia.: Honesty is a good foundation for friendship and family.
• Leo, hali ya hewa ni yenye baridi zaidi kuliko jana.: Today, the weather is colder than yesterday.
• Shati langu ni nyekundu.: My shirt is red.
• Hizi meza ni mipya.: These tables are new.
• Ukuta ni ndefu.: The wall is long.
• Yeye ni mwenye maswali mengi.: He/She is one with many questions.
• Utamaduni wa shule ni muhimu.: The culture of the school is important.
• Ushirikiano ni muhimu.: Cooperation is important.
• Hali ya hewa ni baridi leo.: The weather is cold today.
• Nitaenda kufua nguo zote kesho asubuhi ili ziwe safi wakati wa mchana.: I will wash all the clothes tomorrow morning so that they are clean by midday.
• Mama anachanganya kitunguu saumu na tangawizi ili chakula kiwe na ladha nzuri.: Mother mixes garlic and ginger so that the food has a nice flavor.
• Mama anapopika, anapenda kuegemea meza fupi ili awe makini na mapishi.: When Mother cooks, she likes to lean on a short table so that she can be attentive to the cooking.
• Samahani, soksi hizi ni safi sasa baada ya kufua, unaweza kuzivaa.: Sorry, these socks are now clean after washing; you can wear them.
• Parachichi lina mafuta mazuri, hivyo ni zuri kwa afya.: Avocado has healthy fats, so it is good for one’s health.
• Maendeleo ni muhimu.: Progress is important.
• Kitabu changu ni kipekee.: My book is unique.
• Mimi ni chipukizi katika somo la falsafa, lakini ninatumia juhudi kubwa kuyafahamu mawazo magumu.: I am a beginner in philosophy, but I am putting in a lot of effort to understand the complex ideas.
• Tulifanya uchunguzi mfupi kujua kwa nini sakafu inateleza, tukagundua maji yalikuwa yamemwagika.: We did a brief investigation to find out why the floor was slippery, and discovered that water had spilled.
• Matumaini yangu ni kwamba mimi nitaweza kudhibiti muda wangu, ili nihudhurie vipindi vyote.: My hope is that I will be able to control my time, so that I can attend all classes.
• Akiwa chipukizi katika somo la falsafa, kaka anafurahia kujadili mawazo mapya na kutazama nuru ya ufahamu.: As a beginner in philosophy, my brother enjoys discussing new ideas and seeing the light of understanding.
• Mwalimu anasema ni bora tujiandikishe kwa ada mapema, ili baadaye tusikose nafasi ya kusoma chuo kikuu.: The teacher says it is better to register for fees early, so that we do not lose the chance to study at the university later.
• Ni vizuri kukabiliana na utawala kandamizi kwa umoja, badala ya kuuruhusu utudhibiti.: It is good to confront oppressive administration with unity, rather than allowing it to control us.
• Kusukuma watu wanaokuja kuwasaidia si tabia njema; tafadhali uwe nadhifu katika mawasiliano yako.: Pushing away people who come to help is not good behavior; please be decent in your communication.
• Vitabu vyote viko kwenye meza.: All the books are on the table.
• Nyumba zilizo karibu na shule ni za bei nafuu.: The houses that are near the school are cheap.
• Utaratibu ni muhimu.: Order is important.
• Mpangilio wa darasa ni mzuri.: The classroom arrangement is good.
• Mawasiliano ni muhimu.: Communication is important.
• Matokeo ni mazuri.: The results are good.
• Baiskeli yangu iko ndani.: My bicycle is inside.
• Mimi nipo chini ya kivuli.: I am under the shade.
• Kipande hicho ni kikubwa sana, unaweza kukigawanya katikati?: That piece is very large, can you split it in half?
• Kionjo cha supu hii ni kizuri zaidi ukiweka pilipili kidogo.: The flavor of this soup is better if you add a little chili pepper.
• Hiki ni toleo jipya la kitabu, ambalo lina sura zaidi kuliko toleo la zamani.: This is a new edition of the book, which has more chapters than the old edition.
• Alikuja na bodaboda, kwa sababu basi lilikuwa limejaa abiria.: He/She came by motorcycle taxi, because the bus was full of passengers.
• Kiingilio cha sinema hii ni nafuu, hivyo watu wengi wanafurahia kuja.: The entrance fee for this movie is cheap, so many people enjoy coming.
• Ni muhimu ujilinde dhidi ya adui yeyote, hasa unapotembea usiku.: It is important that you protect yourself against any enemy, especially when walking at night.
• Ni lazima uwe makini unapotembea juu ya maji yaliyomwagika, ili usiteleze.: You must be careful when walking on spilled water, so you don't slip.
• Walimu wanasisitiza wanafunzi kuwa makini wanapojibu maswali magumu.: Teachers emphasize that students be careful when answering difficult questions.
• Mkuu wa shule yupo darasani.: The head of the school is in the classroom.
• Maarifa ni nguvu.: Knowledge is strength.
• Umeme ni muhimu nyumbani.: Electricity is important at home.
• Asili yangu ni nzuri.: My origin is good.
• Sababu yangu ni upendo.: My reason is love.
• Somo hili ni magumu.: This lesson is difficult.
• Umuhimu wa kusoma ni mkubwa.: The importance of reading is great.
• Gari yangu ni zamani.: My car is old.
• Ni muhimu utoe taarifa haraka ikiwa ratiba itabadilika ghafla.: It is important that you provide information quickly if the schedule changes suddenly.
• Mama anasema thamani ya upole ni kubwa kuliko mali nyingi.: Mother says that the value of gentleness is greater than much wealth.
• Ni busara uchukue muda kabla ya kufanya uamuzi muhimu maishani.: It is wise to take time before making an important life decision.
• Ni bora upumzike kidogo ili urejeshe pumzi yako kabla ya kukimbia tena.: It’s better to rest a bit so that you recover your breath before running again.
• Ni lazima uombe msamaha ikiwa umemkosea rafiki, ili urudishe urafiki wenu.: You must ask for forgiveness if you have wronged a friend, so that you restore your friendship.
• Mkoba huu una vitabu vyangu, kwa hiyo ninahitaji kuwa mwangalifu nisipoteze chochote.: This handbag has my books, so I need to be careful not to lose anything.
• Ni vizuri tuchukue kauli za uadilifu kama mwongozo tutakapopanga sheria mpya.: It is good that we take statements of integrity as our guidance when we draft new laws.
• Mvulana yule alikwepa adhabu kwa kujieleza kwa ufasaha, ingawa mwalimu alikuwa mkali.: That boy avoided punishment by explaining himself eloquently, even though the teacher was strict.
• Thamani ya elimu ni kubwa.: The value of education is high.
• Kampuni ya bima iko mjini.: The insurance company is in town.
• Mahali bora pa kuhifadhi meza hizo ni ndani ya ofisi ya mwalimu, ambako hakuna unyevu.: The best place to store those tables is inside the teacher’s office, where there is no moisture.
• Msisahau kuangalia albamu mpya ya familia, ambapo kuna picha za sherehe ya kuzindua kalenda yetu.: Do not forget to look at the family’s new album, where there are pictures from the ceremony of launching our calendar.
• Chakula changanywa ni kitamu.: Mixed food is delicious.
• Jibu lako ni sahihi.: Your answer is correct.
• Kazi ya jana ilikuwa baya.: Yesterday's work was bad.
• Mmea ni mzuri.: The plant is beautiful.
• Mji ambapo ninaishi ni mdogo.: The town where I live is small.
• Shati lako ni kijani.: Your shirt is green.
• Tafadhali nielekeze barabara, kwa sababu mimi ni mgeni hapa.: Please show me the way, because I am new here.
• Ninataka kusisitiza kwamba usafi ni jukumu letu sote.: I want to emphasize that cleanliness is everyone’s responsibility.
• Fuateni maelekezo ya mwalimu ili mtihani uwe rahisi kwenu.: Follow the teacher’s instructions so that the exam will be easy for you.
• Jukumu la kila mtu ni kusaidia marafiki.: Everyone's responsibility is to help friends.
• Ngazi iko karibu na ukuta.: The ladder is near the wall.
• Leseni yangu ni halali.: My license is valid.
• Ni muhimu ubongo upumzike.: It is important that the brain rests.
• Gesi iko jikoni.: Gas is in the kitchen.
• Lenzi ya kamera ni safi.: The camera lens is clean.
• Dalili ya kwanza ya homa ilikuwa maumivu ya kichwa na tumbo.: The first symptom of the fever was pain in the head and stomach.
• Lifti iko karibu na ngazi.: The elevator is near the stairs.
• Uso wake ni laini.: Her face is soft.
• Mfuko wa plastiki uko mezani.: The plastic bag is on the table.
• Nilijikata kidole nilipokuwa nikikata mkate.: I cut my finger when I was cutting bread.
• Ningeongeza maharagwe zaidi, lakini sufuria ilikuwa imejaa.: I would have added more beans, but the pot was full.
• Kama maabara ingekuwa wazi sasa, tungefanya tafiti zetu kuhusu maji safi.: If the laboratory were open now, we would do our research about clean water.
• Benki iko karibu na shule.: The bank is near the school.
• Mhandisi anasema daraja hili ni salama.: The engineer says this bridge is safe.
• Tulipima umbali kutoka nyumbani hadi bandari, ni kilomita tano tu.: We measured the distance from home to the port; it is only five kilometres.
• Ngoma ni sehemu ya utamaduni wetu wa kila siku.: Drumming is part of our everyday culture.
• Ufaulu ni muhimu darasani.: Success is important in the classroom.
• Mnara mrefu uko katikati ya mji wetu.: A tall tower is in the middle of our town.
• Mnara ni mzuri usiku.: The tower is nice at night.
• Ni muhimu chakula kitamu kuletwa kabla ya wageni kufika.: It is important that the delicious food be brought before the guests arrive.
• Njia rahisi ya kuepuka kusahauliwa darasani ni kuuliza swali.: The easy way to avoid being forgotten in class is to ask a question.
• Benchi iko katikati ya bustani.: The bench is in the middle of the garden.
• Kalamu yangu iko hapo mezani.: My pen is there on the table.
• Kiti hiki ni imara.: This chair is sturdy.
• Ni muhimu wanafunzi kuongozwa na mwalimu katika maktaba.: It is important that students be guided by the teacher in the library.
• Ni muhimu kusoma maandishi haya kabla ya kuchapishwa.: It is important to read these texts before they are printed.
• Ni muhimu kufanya chemsha-bongo pamoja na marafiki.: It is important to do puzzles together with friends.
• Pipa ni kubwa sokoni.: The barrel is big at the market.
• Kitabu chenye sura nyingi kipo mezani.: The book with many chapters is on the table.
• Kalamu ya shaba iko mezani.: The copper pen is on the table.
• Matunda haya ni matamu sokoni.: These fruits are delicious at the market.
• Ijumaa ni siku nzuri kujifunza Kiswahili.: Friday is a good day to learn Swahili.
• Daktari wa meno anasema ni muhimu kusafisha meno kila siku.: The dentist says it is important to clean teeth every day.
• Usalama sokoni ni muhimu sana.: Safety at the market is very important.
• Ili kuepuka kuanguka, ni lazima tuchukue tahadhari wakati tunapanda ngazi.: In order to avoid falling, we must take caution when climbing the stairs.
• Pango lipo kando ya mto.: The cave is beside the river.
• Kofia weusi iko mezani.: The black hat is on the table.
• Kitabu kipo kando ya dirisha.: The book is beside the window.
• Kitabu changu kipya kiko mezani.: My new book is on the table.
• Tokeo la jaribio ni zuri.: The result of the test is good.
• Nimekuwa nikisoma makala hizi kuhusu lishe bora kila asubuhi.: I have been reading these articles about good nutrition every morning.
• Dada yangu pia amekuwa akifuata programu mpya ya lishe ili kuboresha afya yake.: My sister has also been following a new nutrition program to improve her health.
• Kiungo hicho kinafaida kwa afya, ingawa ni chungu kidogo.: That ingredient is beneficial for health, although it is a bit bitter.
• Nimekuwa nikitumia kompyuta mpakato yangu kuandika makala kuhusu afya ya watoto.: I have been using my laptop to write articles about children's health.
• Siku hizi, nimekuwa nikifanya maamuzi polepole ili kuepuka makosa.: Nowadays, I have been making decisions slowly in order to avoid mistakes.
• Huyu ndiye daktari wetu mpya wa meno ambaye amehamia kijijini.: This is our new dentist who has moved to the village.
• Yule ndiye mkulima aliyesambaza mbegu bora wiki iliyopita.: That is the farmer who distributed the good seeds last week.
• Tumekuwa tukifanya mazoezi ya kwaya kila Ijumaa jioni.: We have been doing choir practice every Friday evening.
• Kiungo kingine kinachoongeza ladha ni pilipili hoho ya kijani.: Another ingredient that adds flavor is green bell pepper.
• Ingawa dawa hii ni chungu sana, wagonjwa wamekuwa wakiimeza kila siku.: Although this medicine is very bitter, patients have been swallowing it every day.
• Je, unajua kumeza dawa bila maji ni hatari?: Do you know that swallowing medicine without water is dangerous?
• Tafadhali uweke sukari kidogo tu ili chai isiwe tamu mno.: Please put only a little sugar so the tea is not too sweet.
• Ni muhimu tupange ratiba mapema ili tusipoteze muda mwishoni.: It is important that we schedule early so we do not waste time in the end.
• Japokuwa bado ni asubuhi, watoto wanacheza nje.: Although it is still morning, the children are playing outside.
• Ghala letu sasa lipo wazi, kwa hiyo tunaweza kuhifadhi mahindi mapya.: Our warehouse is now empty, so we can store the new maize.
• Uwekezaji mdogo sokoni ni muhimu kwa familia nyingi.: A small investment in the market is important for many families.
• Ni muhimu kuhamisha sufuria kwenye jiko kabla ya kupika.: It is important to move the cooking pot onto the stove before cooking.
• Huduma katika taasisi hii ni nzuri.: The service at this institution is good.
• Ukiweka asali kidogo kwenye uji, ladha yake inakuwa tamu sana.: If you add a little honey to the porridge, its taste becomes very sweet.
• Hoteli iko nyuma ya uwanja wa ndege.: The hotel is behind the airport.
• Mtaalamu anasema kusafisha mikono kabla ya kula ni muhimu.: The expert says washing hands before eating is important.
• Ni muhimu kuonywa kabla ya kuogelea baharini.: It is important to be warned before swimming in the sea.
• Chupa ya maji iko mezani.: The bottle of water is on the table.
• Abiria wakifika mapema, foleni haitakuwa kero.: When passengers arrive early, the queue will not be a nuisance.
• Ni vizuri kujifunza kusimama bila kuumia mgongo.: It is good to learn to stand without hurting the back.
• Takataka nyingi sokoni ni kero kwa wanunuzi.: A lot of trash at the market is a nuisance to buyers.
• Gari moshi ni njia rahisi ya kusafiri kilomita nyingi.: The train is an easy way to travel many kilometres.
• Ni muhimu kuziba mfereji kabla ya mvua kuanza kunyesha.: It is important to block the ditch before the rain starts to fall.
• Ndugu yangu hutembelea kituo cha mazoezi kilicho na vifaa ambavyo ni vya kisasa.: My sibling visits a gym that has equipment which is modern.
• Ni muhimu kujifunza adabu mapema.: It is important to learn manners early.
• Kliniki iko karibu na shule.: The clinic is near the school.
• Anga ni safi leo asubuhi.: The sky is clear this morning.
• Kuna sikukuu kubwa leo, na hamasa ya watu ni kubwa sana.: There is a big holiday today, and people’s motivation is very high.
• Katika majira ya asubuhi msongamano huwa mdogo kuliko jioni.: In the morning period the traffic jam is smaller than in the evening.
• Gereji iko karibu na barabara kuu.: The garage is near the main road.
• Ni muhimu kurahisisha maelezo darasani.: It is important to simplify explanations in class.
• Kesho nitakuwa nimekamilisha mfumo mpya wa kompyuta ofisini.: Tomorrow I will have completed the new computer system at the office.
• Ifikapo saa mbili, utakuwa umeweka utaratibu salama wa kuhifadhi nyaraka.: By eight o’clock, you will have put a safe procedure in place for storing documents.
• Usiwe na shaka, faida ya mradi huu itaonekana mapema kuliko tulivyodhani.: Have no doubt, the benefit of this project will appear sooner than we thought.
• Faida nyingine ya mfumo huu ni kupunguza gharama za matengenezo.: Another benefit of this system is to reduce maintenance costs.
• Baada ya miezi miwili, mimi nitakuwa nimeandika malengo mapya ya kampuni.: After two months, I will have written new goals for the company.
• Itakapofika saa sita, wafanyakazi watakuwa wameshanunua glavu kwa ajili ya kazi ya usiku.: By noon, the workers will already have bought gloves for the night shift.
• Moshi kidogo unaweza kuvutia nyuki, kwa hiyo tuwe waangalifu shambani.: A little smoke can attract bees, so let’s be careful on the farm.
• Timu yetu itakuwa imefuata mfumo wote wa majaribio kabla ya kuanza uzalishaji.: Our team will have followed the entire testing system before starting production.
• Kesho kutwa, polisi watakuwa wametambua chanzo cha moshi barabarani.: The day after tomorrow, the police will have identified the source of the smoke on the road.
• Faida ya kwanza utakayopata ni kupunguza shaka kwa wateja wapya.: The first benefit you will get is to reduce doubt among new customers.
• Wakati tutakapofika ofisini, nitakuwa nimepanga malengo yote kwenye daftari jipya.: By the time we get to the office, I will have arranged all the goals in a new notebook.
• Tunatarajia shirika letu litakuwa limepokea kibali cha mwisho kabla ya Jumatatu.: We expect that our organisation will have received the final permit before Monday.
• Itakapofika Desemba, utakuwa umezoea utaratibu huu wa kila wiki.: By December, you will have become used to this weekly procedure.
• Baada ya wiki chache, tutakuwa tumeondoa shaka zote kuhusu mfumo huu mpya.: After a few weeks, we will have removed all doubts about this new system.
• Shati hili ni mweusi.: This shirt is black.
• Ni lazima tufanye matengenezo ya paa kabla ya msimu wa mvua.: We must do maintenance on the roof before the rainy season.
• Hakuna shaka kuhusu mpango wetu.: There is no doubt about our plan.
• Ni muhimu kupata kibali kabla ya kujenga nyumba.: It is important to get a permit before building a house.
• Tafadhali kuwa angalifu unapokata karoti jikoni.: Please be careful when you cut carrots in the kitchen.
• Mteja wetu mkubwa atafika ofisini saa nne; hakikisha kahawa ipo tayari.: Our big customer will arrive at the office at ten; make sure the coffee is ready.
• Ningependa uongeze maziwa kidogo kwenye kahawa ya mteja huyo ili ladha iwe laini.: I would like you to add a little milk to that customer’s coffee so that the taste is smooth.
• Ni muhimu kuhakikisha mlango umefungwa kabla ya kulala.: It is important to ensure the door is closed before going to sleep.
• Mimi niko tayari kujifunza Kiswahili.: I am ready to learn Swahili.
• Asha alikuwa ameshakamilisha utangulizi kabla sijafika ofisini.: Asha had already finished the introduction before I arrived at the office.
• Nilikuwa nimepanga mkakati mpya wa kusoma kabla mtihani haujaanza.: I had planned a new study strategy before the exam started.
• Tafadhali, fuata ishara za barabarani hata kama barabara ni tulivu.: Please follow the road signs even if the road is quiet.
• Wanawake wa kitongoji chetu walikuwa wameandaa chai kabla wageni hawajawasili.: The women of our neighborhood had prepared tea before the guests arrived.
• Nia ya mkutano ilikuwa wazi: kuimarisha usafi wa mtaa.: The intention of the meeting was clear: to improve the cleanliness of the street.
• Kibodi yangu ni tulivu, lakini kipanya cha Juma kina kelele.: My keyboard is quiet, but Juma’s mouse is noisy.
• Nilikuwa nimekosea ishara kwenye ramani, lakini sasa nimezisahihisha.: I had gotten the symbols on the map wrong, but now I have corrected them.
• Nia yake ilikuwa kujifunza, si kuonyesha hadhi; hiyo ni nafasi adimu.: Her intention was to learn, not to show status; that is a rare opportunity.
• Madhumuni ya jedwali hili ni kulinganisha takwimu za shule na kitongoji.: The purpose of this chart is to compare the school statistics with the neighborhood.
• Leo kipaumbele ni usafi darasani.: Today the priority is cleanliness in the classroom.
• Si rahisi kusoma usiku.: It is not easy to study at night.
• Hadhi ya mwalimu ni muhimu shuleni.: The teacher's status is important at school.
• Kwa kweli mwalimu wetu ni mwenye huruma.: Indeed, our teacher is compassionate.
• Mbwa wetu huzunguka bustani popote panapokuwa na mwanga.: Our dog goes around the garden wherever there is light.
• Rahma alipumzika popote palipokuwa na kivuli, kisha akaendelea kuzunguka mtaa.: Rahma rested wherever there was shade, then continued walking around the neighborhood.
• Kutojua sheria za barabarani ni hatari.: Not knowing the road laws is dangerous.
• Kutoweza kulipa ada ni tatizo shuleni.: Being unable to pay fees is a problem at school.
• Ni vyema usiwe na aibu unapouliza bei sokoni.: It is good not to be shy when you ask the price at the market.
• Kiingilio ni bure leo.: Entrance is free today.
• Ni muhimu kutofanya makosa kwenye mtihani.: It is important not to make mistakes on the exam.
• Chaja ya simu ya Asha ni fupi sana.: Asha’s phone charger is very short.
• Je, njia hii ni salama usiku?: Is this path safe at night?
• Barua iliyo mezani ni ya mwalimu.: The letter that is on the table is the teacher's.
• Katibu atakuwa ofisini alfajiri kesho.: The secretary will be at the office at dawn tomorrow.
• Tunatumia mwiko huu kuchanganya wali; mwiko huu ni mrefu.: We use this cooking stick to stir the rice; this cooking stick is long.
• Ni Asha ndiye atakayerudisha begi hili darasani.: It is Asha who will return this bag to the classroom.
• Hili ndilo begi nililopoteza jana, si rula yangu.: This is the bag that I lost yesterday, not my ruler.
• Hiki ndicho kifutio ninachotumia kila siku darasani.: This is the eraser that I use every day in class.
• Ni Juma ndiye aliyenipa penseli ndefu asubuhi.: It is Juma who gave me a long pencil in the morning.
• Kesho tutaenda kambi ya wanafunzi; kambi hiyo iko karibu na msitu.: Tomorrow we will go to the students’ camp; that camp is near the forest.
• Ni msitu huo ndio unaotupa upepo mzuri wakati tukiwa kambini.: It is that forest that gives us a nice breeze when we are at camp.
• Hivi ndivyo vipimo vya uzito na urefu tunavyotumia kwenye mizani.: This is how the weight and height measurements we use on the scale are.
• Mtangazaji ataonyesha ni saa ngapi tarehe ya mwisho itakapofika.: The broadcaster will show what time the deadline will arrive.
• Ni Amina ndiye aliyeshinda kombe la shule, na mtangazaji alimsifu.: It is Amina who won the school trophy, and the broadcaster praised her.
• Kifutio kiko mezani.: The eraser is on the table.
• Ni kalenda hii ndio itatusaidia kupanga ratiba.: It is this calendar that will help us plan the schedule.
• Vyombo tunavyotumia jikoni viko kwenye kabati.: The utensils that we use in the kitchen are in the cupboard.
• Sahani ngapi ziko mezani?: How many plates are on the table?
• Kwa ujumla, safari ilikuwa nzuri, ingawa tulikumbana na foleni fupi.: In general, the trip was good, although we encountered a short queue.
• Meza kuu ipo ukingoni mwa ukumbi, si katikati, bali upande wa jukwaa.: The high table is at the edge of the hall, not in the middle, but on the stage side.
• Pambo lipo juu ya meza.: The decoration is on the table.
• Sauti yake ni mwanana.: His/Her voice is gentle.
• Benchi iko ukingoni mwa bustani.: The bench is at the edge of the garden.
• Kalamu yangu iko juu ya kitabu.: My pen is on top of the book.
• Meza inayokaa katikati ya sebule ni nzuri.: The table that sits in the middle of the living room is nice.
• Kochi hilo ni laini sana; watoto wanapenda kukaa hapo jioni.: That sofa is very soft; the children like to sit there in the evening.
• Ni muhimu kuandika muhtasari mfupi kabla ya majadiliano kuanza.: It is important to write a brief summary before the discussion starts.
• Vikombe vyako viko mezani.: Your cups are on the table.
• Ni muhimu kugeuza mayai kwenye kikaango taratibu.: It is important to turn the eggs in the frying pan slowly.
• Spika iko ukingoni mwa ukumbi.: The speaker is at the edge of the hall.
• Je, bado kuna nafasi ukumbini?: Is there still space in the hall?
• Kulikuwa na maegesho nyuma ya ukumbi.: There was parking behind the hall.
• Asha yuko karibu.: Asha is nearby.
• Hapo tulikokaa kulikuwa na upepo mwanana.: There was a gentle breeze where we sat.
• Mwanamume huyu ni mtu mzima, lakini ana hofu kidogo kabla ya matokeo.: This man is an adult, but he has a little fear before the results.
• Maji ya bomba yakianza kuwa machafu, tumia chujio kusafisha.: When the tap water starts to be dirty, use a filter to clean it.
• Godoro jipya ni laini, kwa hiyo usingizi unakuja haraka.: The new mattress is soft, so sleep comes quickly.
• Blanketi la mtoto ni jepesi, lakini linampa joto vizuri.: The child’s blanket is light, but it gives her warmth well.
• Mkurugenzi mpya ni mwanamume mwenye uzoefu mkubwa.: The new director is a man with great experience.
• Skuta iko nje ya ofisi.: The scooter is outside the office.
• Chujio kiko jikoni.: The filter is in the kitchen.
• Taulo hili ni jepesi na laini.: This towel is light and soft.
• Usafiri wa umma ni muhimu mjini.: Public transport is important in town.
• Ni muhimu kujifunika na blanketi usiku ili kupata usingizi mzuri.: It is important to cover yourself with a blanket at night to get good sleep.
• Usalama wa umma ni muhimu.: Public safety is important.
• Kama unavyoweza kuona, bei hii ni nafuu kuliko ile ya jana.: As you can see, this price is cheaper than yesterday’s.
• Kesho kutakuwa na warsha ya walimu kuhusu mbinu za kufundisha.: Tomorrow there will be a workshop for teachers about teaching methods.
• Ni vizuri utoe shukrani kwa salamu nzuri za wageni.: It is good to give thanks for the guests’ nice greetings.
• Warsha ya jioni itakuwa fupi; usije ukakosa sehemu ya mwisho.: The evening workshop will be short; don’t end up missing the last part.
• Nauli ya daladala ni nafuu leo.: The minibus fare is cheap today.
• Kulingana na ratiba mpya, mapumziko ni dakika kumi.: According to the new schedule, the break is ten minutes.
• Asubuhi kulikuwa na ukungu mzito, kwa hiyo tulitembea polepole.: There was heavy fog in the morning, so we walked slowly.
• Machweo leo yalikuwa mazuri sana; yaya alipiga picha nzuri.: The sunset today was very beautiful; the nanny took nice photos.
• Kesho nitavaa sketi ya kijivu; afadhali iwe na koti jeupe.: Tomorrow I will wear a gray skirt; it’s better with a white jacket.
• Ni muhimu kuepuka kuharakisha kazi hii.: It is important to avoid rushing this work.
• Simu yangu iko mfukoni.: My phone is in the pocket.
• Tangu Januari, mimi nimekuwa nikijifunza Kiswahili kila siku jioni.: Since January, I have been learning Swahili every evening.
• Wewe umekuwa ukisoma vitabu vingi zaidi mwaka huu, sivyo?: You have been reading many more books this year, haven’t you?
• Asha amekuwa akiuliza maswali mengi ili aelewe vizuri.: Asha has been asking many questions so that she understands well.
• Walimu wamekuwa wakitumia simu janja kufundisha darasa la mtandaoni.: Teachers have been using smartphones to teach the online class.
• Mara nyingi wanafunzi wamekuwa wakisahau kujiandaa kabla ya mihadhara.: Often students have been forgetting to prepare themselves before the lectures.
• Bibi anauliza, “Umri wako ni miaka mingapi sasa?”: Grandmother asks, “How old are you now?”
• Wazee na vijana wamekuwa wakifanya mazoezi ya kwaya kila wikendi.: Elders and youths have been doing choir practice every weekend.
• Leo mama amenunua koti jipya la kijivu kwa sababu usiku kunakuwa na baridi.: Today mother has bought a new gray jacket because at night it becomes cold.
• Asubuhi kulikuwa na ukungu karibu na mto, kwa hiyo hatukuona machweo vizuri jana.: In the morning there was fog near the river, so we didn’t see the sunset well yesterday.
• Mwanamke yule amekuwa akijifunza Kiingereza mwenyewe kila usiku.: That woman has been learning English by herself every night.
• Ndiyo maana mimi nimekuwa nikijaribu kufanya mazoezi mwenyewe nyumbani.: That’s why I have been trying to do exercises by myself at home.
• Sasa nimekuwa nikihifadhi nenosiri langu mahali salama, ili nisije nikalisahau tena.: Now I have been keeping my password in a safe place, so that I don’t end up forgetting it again.
• Demokrasia ni muhimu kwa jamii yetu.: Democracy is important for our community.
• Ugali wa mama ni mtamu sana.: Mother’s ugali is very delicious.
• Huenda ukaona ni bora kuamka mapema Jumatatu asubuhi.: Perhaps you will see that it is better to wake up early on Monday morning.
• Kuna kozi mpya ya kompyuta itakayoanza muhula ujao chuoni.: There is a new computer course that will start next term at the university.
• Huenda tukalala mapema Jumamosi, kwa sababu mechi kubwa itakuwa adhuhuri Jumapili.: Perhaps we will go to bed early on Saturday, because the big match will be at noon on Sunday.
• Siri moja ndogo ni kwamba Asha huimba usiku, lakini hajawahi kuonyesha sauti yake hadharani.: One small secret is that Asha sings at night, but she has never shown her voice in public.
• Hii ni siri binafsi.: This is a personal secret.
• Wageni watakao kuja ukumbini leo jioni watafurahi.: The guests who will come to the hall this evening will be happy.
• Mwanafunzi wetu anasoma uandishi wa habari, kwa sababu anataka kuwa mwandishi wa habari huru kwenye mtandao wa kijamii.: Our student is studying journalism, because she wants to be an independent journalist on social media.
• Nyumba zao ni safi kila siku.: Their houses are clean every day.
• Mwalimu wetu ni mtu wa haki.: Our teacher is a just person.
• Ujana ni muhimu kama kipindi cha kujifunza maadili.: Youth is important as a period for learning ethics.
• Uzee ni muhimu kwa jamii.: Old age is important for the community.
• Baba ni mchovu jioni.: Father is tired in the evening.
• Uandishi wa habari ni muhimu katika jamii yetu.: Journalism is important in our community.
• Uwazi ni muhimu katika mawasiliano yetu.: Transparency is important in our communication.
• Nyumba zenu ni nzuri.: Your houses are nice.
• Ndoa ni muhimu katika maisha yetu.: Marriage is important in our lives.
• Nyumba yenu ni nzuri sana.: Your house is very nice.
• Baba anasema ni muhimu kuweka akiba kila wiki.: Father says it is important to save money every week.
• Kikombe hiki ni kichafu.: This cup is dirty.
• Ni muhimu kujifunza jinsi ya kutopoteza muda darasani.: It is important to learn how not to waste time in the classroom.
• Hata kama tumekuwa tukijifunza kwa muda mrefu, bado tunahitaji kurudia maneno mapya.: Even if we have been learning for a long time, we still need to repeat new words.
• Hata kama jioni umechoka, ni vizuri kusoma kurasa chache kabla ya kulala.: Even if you are tired in the evening, it is good to read a few pages before sleeping.
• Kulingana na shajara yangu, wiki hii nimekuwa nikijisikia mwenye nguvu kuliko wiki iliyopita.: According to my diary, this week I have been feeling stronger than last week.
• Wazazi wetu wanasema ni vizuri watoto wa kike na wa kiume wapate elimu sawa.: Our parents say it is good that girls and boys get equal education.
• Daraja refu lipo katikati ya mji.: A long bridge is in the middle of the town.
• Leo ni Jumatano, na kesho itakuwa Alhamisi.: Today is Wednesday, and tomorrow will be Thursday.
• Kalamu yako ina rangi ya njano, na daftari langu ni la kahawia.: Your pen is yellow, and my notebook is brown.
• Mistari uliyoiandika nyuma ya karatasi ni mifupi sana.: The lines you wrote on the back of the paper are very short.
• Ukihisi maumivu kwenye shingo, pua au sikio, ni bora uende hospitali mapema.: If you feel pain in your neck, nose, or ear, it is better to go to the hospital early.
• Kabla ya kukimbia, ni vizuri kunyoosha miguu na magoti ili usiumie.: Before running, it is good to stretch your legs and knees so that you do not get hurt.
• Mafundi wakirekebisha ufa huo, nyumba itakuwa salama zaidi.: When the builders repair that crack, the house will be safer.
• Walimu walieleza kwamba lahaja zote za Kiswahili ni muhimu katika utamaduni wetu.: The teachers explained that all Swahili dialects are important in our culture.
• Kitabu nilichosoma jana kilikuwa na sura nyingi lakini kifungu nilichokipenda kilikuwa kifupi.: The book that I read yesterday had many chapters, but the paragraph that I liked was short.
• Chakula tulichopika leo ni kitamu kuliko chakula tulichopika wiki iliyopita.: The food that we cooked today is tastier than the food that we cooked last week.
• Ukuta wa sebule ni kahawia.: The wall of the living room is brown.
• Soksi zangu za zambarau ziko kwenye kabati.: My purple socks are in the cupboard.
• Ripoti uliyoiandika jana ni nzuri.: The report that you wrote yesterday is good.
• Mama anaongeza giligilani kwenye supu ili ladha iwe bora.: Mother adds coriander to the soup so that the taste is better.
• Chai yako itakuwa tamu ukiongeza maziwa na sukari kidogo.: Your tea will be sweet if you add milk and a little sugar.
• Kile nilichosoma leo asubuhi kilikuwa kifupi.: What I read this morning was short.
• Kikombe nilichokipenda sokoni kilikuwa cha bei nafuu.: The cup that I liked at the market was cheap.
• Barua niliyoandika leo ni fupi.: The letter that I wrote today is short.
• Kosa nililolifanya jana sokoni ni kubwa.: The mistake that I made at the market yesterday is big.
• Rahma hupiga simu kwa bibi yake mara chache, lakini kila simu huwa ndefu sana.: Rahma calls her grandmother rarely, but each call is very long.
• Kocha mpya ni mpole, lakini anasisitiza nidhamu wakati wa mazoezi.: The new coach is gentle, but he insists on discipline during practice.
• Kabla hujapika, ni vizuri kuandika orodha ya ununuzi kwenye karatasi moja.: Before you cook, it is good to write a shopping list on one piece of paper.
• Ni vizuri watoto wajifunze kusikilizana hata wanapokuwa na maoni tofauti.: It is good for children to learn to listen to each other even when they have different opinions.
• Mama ni mpole nyumbani jioni.: Mother is gentle at home in the evening.
• Nidhamu darasani ni muhimu.: Discipline in the classroom is important.
• Katika nyumba yetu kuna chumba cha kulia chakula karibu na jikoni.: In our house there is a dining room near the kitchen.
• Daktari aliniambia ni bora kunywa maziwa mgando kuliko soda kila siku.: The doctor told me it is better to drink yogurt than soda every day.
• Ni vizuri watoto wajifunze kuuliza maswali kwa uhuru na kutoa maoni yao bila kuogopa.: It is good for children to learn to ask questions freely and express their opinions without fear.
• Chumba cha kulia kiko karibu na jikoni.: The dining room is near the kitchen.
• Sentensi nilizoandika darasani jana ni fupi.: The sentences that I wrote in class yesterday are short.
• Kofia yangu ni bluu.: My hat is blue.
• Mimi ninavaa koti hili jioni kwa sababu kuna baridi.: I am wearing this coat in the evening because it is cold.
• Gari jeusi iko mbele ya nyumba.: The black car is in front of the house.
• Vitamini ni muhimu kwa mwili.: Vitamins are important for the body.
• Kofia yako iko kichwani sasa.: Your hat is on your head now.
• Leo ni siku ya kuzaliwa ya Asha.: Today is Asha's birthday.
• Godoro hili ni zito.: This mattress is heavy.
• Jana ulisahau kikombe chako cha chai kwangu, bado kiko juu ya meza.: Yesterday you forgot your tea cup at my place, it is still on the table.
• Korido hii ni ndefu sana, na mwisho wake kuna bwawa la kuogelea.: This corridor is very long, and at its end there is a swimming pool.
• Usiku tunafunga pazia jepesi na pazia zito pamoja ili tuwe na faragha zaidi.: At night we close the light curtain and the heavy curtain together so that we have more privacy.
• Kwa upande wangu, ni muhimu kila mtu awe na haki ya kusema maoni yake bila kuogopa.: For my part, it is important that everyone has the right to express their opinions without fear.
• Ni muhimu kukagua kazi yako kabla ya mtihani.: It is important to check your work before the exam.
• Tunapojadili habari darasani, ni muhimu tusibishane.: When we discuss news in class, it is important that we do not argue.
• Ujumbe wa sauti uliomfikia jana usiku ni mfupi.: The voice message that reached her last night is short.
• Mji tuliochagua kutembelea ni mzuri.: The town that we chose to visit is nice.
• Mtihani huu ni mgumu, kwa hiyo tunahitaji umakini darasani.: This exam is difficult, so we need concentration in the classroom.
• Nyumba yenyewe ni ndogo, lakini bustani yake ni kubwa.: The house itself is small, but its garden is big.
• Siyo tu mwalimu wetu mkali, bali pia ni mwenye huruma.: Not only is our teacher strict, but she/he is also compassionate.
• Katika chumba cha kulia chakula, kuna pazia jepesi lenye mistari ya bluu.: In the dining room, there is a light curtain with blue stripes.
• Nilimsikia mwalimu akisema kwamba faragha ya kila mtu nyumbani ni muhimu, na kila mtoto ana haki ya kuuliza swali darasani.: I heard the teacher saying that everyone’s privacy at home is important, and every child has the right to ask a question in class.
• Mkoba wa mgongoni niliokuwa nao zamani ulikuwa mzito sana na haukuwa mzuri kwa mgongo wangu.: The backpack I had before was very heavy and was not good for my back.
• Nyumba yenyewe ni nzuri sana.: The house itself is very nice.
• Kikombe hiki kikubwa kiko juu ya meza.: This big cup is on the table.
• Wakati rafiki yako alipiga simu, wewe ulikuwa ukila chakula cha mchana?: When your friend called, were you eating lunch?
• Wakati watoto walikuwa wakicheza uwanjani, mama alikuwa akipika chakula cha jioni.: While the children were playing in the field, mother was cooking dinner.
• Nilikuwa nikifikiria kukupigia simu, lakini ukaja kwangu ghafla.: I was thinking of calling you, but you came to my place suddenly.
• Wakati umeme ulikuwa ukikatika kila siku, tulikuwa tukitumia mishumaa sebuleni.: When the electricity was going off every day, we were using candles in the living room.
• Ni kitabu kipi unataka kusoma leo jioni?: Which book do you want to read this evening?
• Ni muhimu kila mtu aulize swali lolote bila kuogopa, kwa sababu uhuru wa kuzungumza hutusaidia kujifunza.: It is important that everyone asks any question without fear, because freedom of speech helps us to learn.
• Mjukuu wa bibi yangu anasoma darasa la saba; mjukuu wake mwingine bado ni mdogo sana.: My grandmother's grandchild is in seventh grade; her other grandchild is still very small.
• Saa ya ukutani ilipiga mara tatu, tukajua ni saa tisa kamili.: The wall clock struck three times, and we knew it was exactly three o'clock.
• Wakati ulikuwa ukifua nguo bafuni, mtoto alikuwa akicheza sebuleni.: While you were washing clothes in the bathroom, the child was playing in the living room.
• Nilikuwa nikisoma habari kwenye tovuti ya shule wakati umeme ulipozima.: I was reading news on the school's website when the electricity went off.
• Je, gharama ni kiasi gani sokoni leo?: What is the price at the market today?
• Jumatano jioni, nitakuwa nikisoma msamiati mpya katika daftari langu la mazoezi.: On Wednesday evening, I will be reading new vocabulary in my exercise notebook.
• Kesho saa mbili asubuhi, utakuwa ukifanya mazoezi ya viungo uwanjani na kocha.: Tomorrow at eight in the morning, you will be doing physical exercises on the field with the coach.
• Mama atakuwa akifua nguo bafuni, na mimi nitakuwa nikiandika insha mezani.: Mother will be washing clothes in the bathroom, and I will be writing a composition at the table.
• Kati ya vitabu hivi vitatu, ni kipi ungependa kuazima wiki hii?: Among these three books, which one would you like to borrow this week?
• Ukitazama ukutani, utaona tangazo jipya linaloonyesha ni siku gani tutafanya mtihani wa mwisho.: If you look on the wall, you will see a new notice that shows on which day we will do the final exam.
• Jana jioni nilikuwa nikisoma magazeti wakati watoto walikuwa wakicheza uwanjani.: Yesterday evening I was reading newspapers while the children were playing in the field.
• Bibi alikuwa akiimba kimya kimya jikoni wakati sisi tulikuwa tukila katika chumba cha kulia chakula.: Grandmother was singing quietly in the kitchen while we were eating in the dining room.
• Ni vizuri kila mwanafunzi aruhusiwe kuuliza swali lolote kwa uhuru bila kuogopa.: It is good that every student is allowed to ask any question freely without fear.
• Nilikuwa nikitazama saa ya ukutani nilipomsikia mtoto akibisha mlango akisema “hodi”.: I was looking at the wall clock when I heard the child knocking at the door saying “hodi”.
• Jumanne ijayo, tutakuwa tukifanya mazoezi ya kusikiliza ujumbe wa sauti darasani.: Next Tuesday, we will be doing exercises of listening to voice messages in class.
• Tulikuwa tukitembea kwenye korido ndefu tulipomsikia kocha akipiga filimbi uwanjani.: We were walking along the long corridor when we heard the coach blowing a whistle on the field.
• Jana ulikuwa ukifanya kazi ya nyumbani wakati mimi nilikuwa nikipumzika kwenye benchi nje.: Yesterday you were doing homework while I was resting on the bench outside.
• Leo usiku, nitakuwa nikitazama runinga kwa dakika chache kabla sijaanza kusoma.: Tonight, I will be watching television for a few minutes before I start studying.
• Watoto walikuwa wakikimbia kwenye korido bila viatu, kwa hiyo mwalimu aliwakumbusha kuvaa viatu.: The children were running in the corridor without shoes, so the teacher reminded them to wear shoes.
• Kesho saa tatu asubuhi, ninyi mtakuwa mkiandika insha zenu wenyewe kuhusu familia.: Tomorrow at nine in the morning, you will be writing your own compositions about family.
• Mimi nilikuwa nikijaribu kuandika sentensi ndefu, lakini kalamu yangu ilikosa wino.: I was trying to write a long sentence, but my pen ran out of ink.
• Tulipokuwa tukila katika chumba cha kulia chakula, paka alikuwa akilala kimya kimya chini ya meza.: While we were eating in the dining room, the cat was sleeping quietly under the table.
• Saa ya ukutani ni nzuri.: The clock on the wall is nice.
• Leo mama anaamka kuchelewa kidogo kwa sababu alikuwa mchovu jana.: Today mother is waking up a bit late because she was tired yesterday.
• Wakati wewe ulikuwa ukitazama runinga, nilikuwa nikisoma gazeti sebuleni.: While you were watching television, I was reading a newspaper in the living room.
• Leo asubuhi kaka alikuwa akivalia shati jeusi alipobisha hodi sebuleni.: This morning brother was wearing a black shirt when he knocked saying “hodi” in the living room.
• Jana tulipokuwa tukila, babu alikuwa akisimulia hadithi za ujana wake.: Yesterday while we were eating, grandfather was telling stories of his youth.
• Leo tulikuwa tukitazama orodha hiyo wakati mvua ilikuwa ikianza kunyesha.: Today we were looking at that list while the rain was starting to fall.
• Chumba cha kulala ni kimya usiku.: The bedroom is quiet at night.
• Tulipokuwa tukila katika chumba cha kulia chakula, paka alikuwa akilala chini ya meza.: While we were eating in the dining room, the cat was sleeping under the table.
• Wakati nitakapokuwa mzee, natumaini bado nitajifunza lugha mpya.: When I become old, I hope I will still learn new languages.
• Utani wako ni mzuri, ila usitutie wivu kwa mafanikio yako.: Your jokes are good, but do not make us jealous with your success.
• Kijijini kwa babu, kuna ng’ombe wengi wanaokula nyasi karibu na mto.: In grandfather’s village, there are many cows eating grass near the river.
• Rafiki yangu anaandika blogu kuhusu kujifunza lugha, na mimi ni msomaji wake wa kwanza.: My friend writes a blog about learning languages, and I am her/his first reader.
• Baba ni mzee.: Father is old.
• Mwalimu anasema dini ni muhimu katika jamii yetu.: The teacher says religion is important in our community.
• Kadiri tunavyofanya mazoezi ya kupumua polepole, ndivyo pumzi yetu inavyokuwa tulivu.: The more we do slow breathing exercises, the calmer our breath becomes.
• Mama alinunua saa ya mkononi ili ajue ni saa ngapi bila kutazama saa ya ukutani kila mara.: Mother bought a wristwatch so that she knows what time it is without looking at the wall clock all the time.
• Vitabu vyenye picha viko kwenye meza.: The books with pictures are on the table.
• Ripoti ninayoisoma leo jioni ni ndefu.: The report that I am reading this evening is long.
• Uhusiano kati ya walimu na wazazi ni muhimu.: The relationship between teachers and parents is important.
• Kama mngekuwa makini zaidi jana, msingepoteza simu yenu.: If you all had been more careful yesterday, you would not have lost your phone.
• Kama wangekuwa hapa sasa, wangefurahi kuona maendeleo yetu.: If they were here now, they would be happy to see our progress.
• Ningependa kusoma uhandisi, lakini ada ya chuo ni kubwa sana.: I would like to study engineering, but the college fees are very high.
• Kama bei ingekuwa nafuu, mama angenunua kompyuta kwa watoto.: If the price were cheaper, mother would buy a computer for the children.
• Kama ungekuwa mwalimu, ungefundisha somo gani shuleni?: If you were a teacher, which subject would you teach at school?
• Kama angekuwa mgonjwa, daktari angemshauri apumzike nyumbani.: If he/she were sick, the doctor would advise him/her to rest at home.
• Kama mngeuliza swali lolote, mwalimu angefurahi kuwajibu.: If you all asked any question, the teacher would be happy to answer you.
• Kama ningekuwa hakimu, ningetetea haki za watoto kwanza.: If I were a judge, I would defend children’s rights first.
• Kama ungekuwa mwandishi wa habari, ungeandika kuhusu nini leo?: If you were a journalist, what would you write about today?
• Kitabu changu kiko wapi sasa?: Where is my book now?
• Ni muhimu kukubali kosa lako.: It is important to accept your mistake.
• Ujasiri ni muhimu darasani.: Courage is important in the classroom.
• Ni vizuri wimbo huu kuimbwa na kwaya ya watoto kanisani.: It is good for this song to be sung by the children's choir at church.
• Barua yangu iko ndani ya sanduku la posta.: My letter is inside the post box.
• Kocha wetu ni mchapakazi sana, na huandaa ratiba ya mazoezi mapema kila wiki.: Our coach is very hard‑working, and usually prepares the training schedule early every week.
• Ingawa Asha ni mpole, yeye ni mwerevu sana darasani.: Although Asha is gentle, she is very clever in class.
• Juma ni mcheshi, lakini wakati wa mtihani huwa mtulivu kabisa.: Juma is cheerful, but during the exam he is completely calm.
• Nilipokuwa nikisoma historia jana, saa ya mkononi iliniambia ni saa tatu tayari.: While I was reading history yesterday, my wristwatch told me it was already nine o’clock.
• Kama ningekuwa mwalimu wa historia, ningetumia hadithi za familia kueleza vita vya zamani.: If I were a history teacher, I would use family stories to explain past wars.
• Kama ungekuwa kocha wa mpira wa wavu, ungepanga mazoezi ya viungo kila asubuhi.: If you were a volleyball coach, you would schedule physical exercises every morning.
• Mama yangu ni mchapakazi, lakini bado anapata muda wa kupumzika nyumbani.: My mother is hard-working, but she still gets time to rest at home.
• Mtoto huyu ni mwerevu.: This child is clever.
• Bibi ni mcheshi nyumbani jioni.: Grandmother is cheerful at home in the evening.
• Mwalimu wetu ni mtulivu darasani.: Our teacher is calm in class.
• Mwanafunzi huyu ni mvivu nyumbani, lakini mchapakazi shuleni.: This student is lazy at home, but hard-working at school.
• Mwalimu wetu ni mchapakazi shuleni.: Our teacher is hard-working at school.
• Ukimya darasani wakati wa mtihani ni muhimu.: Silence in the classroom during the exam is important.
• Swali hili ni gumu.: This question is difficult.
• Tulipokuwa tunasoma kitabu sebuleni, watoto walikuwa wakicheza nje.: When we were reading a book in the living room, the children were playing outside.
• Mkoba wangu ni mwepesi.: My bag is light.
• Ni muhimu mechi hii kuchezwa uwanjani mchana.: It is important for this match to be played on the field in the afternoon.
• Hadithi za ajabu za babu ni nzuri.: Grandfather's amazing stories are nice.
• Ningekuwa bibi yao, ningejivunia jinsi wanavyoandika mawazo yao wenyewe.: If I were their grandmother, I would be proud of how they write down their own thoughts.
• Miji yote tuliyopita wakati wa safari ilikuwa yenye mandhari mazuri.: All the towns we passed during the journey had beautiful scenery.
• Tunaweza kusoma popote, mradi tu mahali hapo pawe kimya.: We can study anywhere, as long as that place is quiet.
• Kama ningekuwa mwalimu wa muziki, ningefundisha watoto wote kuimba kwa sauti ya pamoja.: If I were a music teacher, I would teach all the children to sing in unison.
• Ingawa leo ni siku ya mapumziko, mimi bado nitasoma maswali machache ya biolojia.: Although today is a rest day, I will still study a few biology questions.
• Ingawa huwa ninacheza mpira mara moja kwa wiki, siwezi kusema mimi ni mchezaji hodari.: Although I usually play football once a week, I cannot say I am a skilled player.
• Chakula tulichopika jana ni kitamu.: The food we cooked yesterday is delicious.
• Mazoea mazuri ya kusoma kila siku ni muhimu.: Good habits of reading every day are important.
• Mazoea ya kuandika shajara kila usiku ni muhimu kwetu.: The habit of writing a diary every night is important for us.
• Karatasi hii iko juu ya meza.: This paper is on the table.
• Kichekesho hiki ni kizuri sana.: This comedy is very good.
• Kipindi hiki ni ngumu, lakini sisi hatutakata tamaa.: This period is difficult, but we will not give up.
• Kujiamini darasani ni muhimu.: Self-confidence in class is important.
• Filamu hii ni ya kusisimua sana.: This movie is very exciting.
• Tabia yako ya kusoma kila siku inaonyesha kuwa wewe ni mchapakazi.: Your habit of studying every day shows that you are hard‑working.
• Saa yangu ya mkononi hunikumbusha ni saa ngapi ninapaswa kuanza kazi.: My wristwatch reminds me what time I should start work.
• Babu alikuwa baharia zamani, na alifanya safari nyingi baharini.: Grandfather was a sailor long ago, and he made many journeys at sea.
• Bandari alizotembelea zilikuwa mbali sana na kijiji chetu.: The ports he visited were very far from our village.
• Kikombe kiko jikoni.: The cup is in the kitchen.
• Ni muhimu kuepuka kuchelewa shuleni.: It is important to avoid being late at school.
• Baba anafikiri kuwa kazi ni muhimu.: Father thinks that work is important.
• Kazi hii ni rahisi.: This job is easy.
• Asha hakuwa na sauti nzuri kwa sababu koo lake lilikuwa linauma.: Asha did not have a good voice because her throat was hurting.
• Ukiwa na mafua na kukohoa usiku, ni vizuri kunywa maji ya uvuguvugu.: If you have a cold and cough at night, it is good to drink lukewarm water.
• Jana hatukuwa kwenye supermarketi; tulinunua mboga kwenye duka dogo karibu na nyumba.: Yesterday we were not at the supermarket; we bought vegetables at a small shop near the house.
• Leo ninasukuma troli polepole kwa sababu kuna ofa ya sabuni na sukari.: Today I am pushing the trolley slowly because there is a special offer on soap and sugar.
• Ngozi yangu huwa kavu wakati wa baridi, kwa hiyo ninatumia krimu kila asubuhi.: My skin is usually dry during the cold season, so I use cream every morning.
• Kama usingekuwa mwangalifu, usingeweza kunyoa ndevu zako vizuri kwa wembe huo.: If you were not careful, you would not be able to shave your beard well with that razor.
• Shampuu hii ina harufu nzuri, na mtoto anaipenda kwa sababu ni laini sana.: This shampoo smells nice, and the child likes it because it is very gentle.
• Tulipofika dukani, hawakuwa na ofa tena, lakini keshia alisema kutakuwa na ofa nyingine kesho.: When we arrived at the shop, they no longer had the special offer, but the cashier said there would be another offer tomorrow.
• Mimi sipendi sharubati hii kwa sababu ni chungu sana.: I do not like this syrup because it is very bitter.
• Kitabu kiko mahali pake.: The book is in its place.
• Mto wa kulalia huu ni laini sana.: This pillow is very soft.
• Ni muhimu kutokuwa na woga darasani.: It is important not to be afraid in the classroom.
• Maktaba iko mbali, lakini tutakwenda kwa miguu.: The library is far, but we will go on foot.
• Ninapenda mto wa kulalia huu kwa sababu ni laini sana.: I like this pillow because it is very soft.
• Mtoto akipiga chafya sana, ni vizuri afunike mdomo wake na akae nyumbani.: If a child sneezes a lot, it is good that he or she covers their mouth and stays at home.
• Krimu hii ni nzuri, lakini dada yangu anapendelea losheni kwa sababu ni nyepesi.: This cream is good, but my sister prefers lotion because it is light.
• Leo, kuna ofa ya sukari sokoni.: Today, there is a special offer on sugar at the market.
• Shati langu ni chafu leo.: My shirt is dirty today.
• Kwenye menyu ya mkahawa huu, kuna chipsi, kachumbari, na supu ya dengu.: On the menu of this café, there are chips, kachumbari, and lentil soup.
• Biskuti hizi za chokoleti ni tamu sana kwa chai ya jioni.: These chocolate biscuits are very good with evening tea.
• Globu hii mpya iko mezani, lakini dira ya zamani iko ndani ya kabati.: This new globe is on the table, but the old compass is inside the cupboard.
• Tikitimaji likiwa limepozwa, huwa tamu zaidi siku ya joto.: When watermelon has been chilled, it is sweeter on a hot day.
• Soksi zenye rangi ya zambarau ziko kwenye kabati.: The socks with the color purple are in the cupboard.
• Ni vizuri juisi kupozwa kabla ya kunywa.: It is good for juice to be chilled before drinking.
• Nikipika uji asubuhi, huwa naongeza mdalasini kidogo ili ladha iwe tamu.: When I cook porridge in the morning, I usually add a little cinnamon so that the taste is sweet.
• Mama alimwambia mtoto apulize uji polepole kwa sababu ulikuwa moto sana.: Mother told the child to blow on the porridge slowly because it was very hot.
• Mwalimu anasema ni bora kukariri msamiati kwa kutumia sentensi kuliko kukisia maana yake.: The teacher says it is better to memorize vocabulary by using sentences than to guess its meaning.
• Kwenye kikapu, kuna tufaha, zabibu, na papai kwa ajili ya wageni.: In the basket, there are apples, grapes, and papaya for the guests.
• Yale maelezo tuliyoyasikia jana yalikuwa muhimu sana.: Those explanations that we heard yesterday were very important.
• Viatu vyangu viko chini ya kitanda.: My shoes are under the bed.
• Matangazo tuliyoyasikia kwenye redio yalikuwa muhimu.: The announcements we heard on the radio were important.
• Japo jokofu limejaa, bado kuna nafasi ya kuweka maji ya baridi.: Although the refrigerator is full, there is still space to put cold water.
• Kalamu zangu zote ziko kwenye droo ya meza ya sebuleni.: All my pens are in the drawer of the living-room table.
• Je, umeona rimoti ya runinga, au bado iko chini ya kochi?: Have you seen the television remote, or is it still under the sofa?
• Tulipika supu ya boga na beeti, na rangi yake ilikuwa nzuri sana.: We cooked pumpkin and beet soup, and its color was very beautiful.
• Bibi anasema beeti ni nzuri kwa afya, kwa hiyo hupenda kuitia kwenye saladi.: Grandmother says beetroot is good for health, so she likes to put it in salad.
• Nilipokuwa nikimenya viazi na boga, mtoto alikuwa akiniangalia jikoni.: While I was peeling potatoes and pumpkin, the child was watching me in the kitchen.
• Mti ule ni mkubwa.: That tree is big.
• Februari mwaka huu ni mfupi, lakini Machi itakuwa na kazi nyingi shuleni.: February this year is short, but March will have a lot of work at school.
• Kuanzia Agosti hadi Septemba, baba atakuwa akisafiri mara nyingi kwa kazi.: From August to September, father will be traveling often for work.
• Novemba huwa na shughuli nyingi sokoni, lakini Oktoba huwa tulivu zaidi.: November usually has many activities at the market, but October is usually calmer.
• Hereni za Asha zilipotea jana, lakini tai ya kaka yake bado iko kabatini.: Asha’s earrings got lost yesterday, but her brother’s tie is still in the cupboard.
• Jana niliona panya mdogo jikoni, na nzi wengi walikuwa wakiruka karibu na takataka.: Yesterday I saw a small rat in the kitchen, and many flies were flying near the trash.
• Mama ameninunulia blauzi mpya na skafu nyembamba kwa sababu asubuhi kuna baridi kidogo.: Mother has bought me a new blouse and a thin scarf because it is a little cold in the morning.
• Zipu ya koti lako iko wazi, na kola ya blauzi yako imekunjika.: The zipper of your coat is open, and the collar of your blouse is folded.
• Mtoto alianza kutapika usiku, na asubuhi tumbo lake bado lilikuwa limevimba kidogo.: The child started vomiting at night, and in the morning his/her stomach was still a little swollen.
• Asha anavaa skafu ya bluu asubuhi kwa sababu kuna baridi.: Asha wears a blue scarf in the morning because it is cold.
• Nimefunga zipu ya koti langu kwa sababu kuna baridi.: I have zipped up my coat because it is cold.
• Kuna baridi asubuhi, kwa hiyo funga zipu ya koti lako mpaka juu.: It is cold in the morning, so zip your coat all the way up.
• Ni muhimu kukaa kimya wakati wa mtihani.: It is important to keep quiet during the exam.
• Maji yamo kwenye jagi, na tafadhali usiyamimine juu ya meza.: The water is in the jug, and please do not pour it onto the table.
• Mimina juisi ndani ya kopo hilo, kwa sababu jagi lile limo frijini.: Pour the juice into that can, because that jug is in the fridge.
• Stuli hii imo jikoni, lakini kiti kikubwa kiko sebuleni.: This stool is in the kitchen, but the big chair is in the living room.
• Kiyoyozi kipo chumbani, lakini miwani yangu imo kwenye droo.: The air conditioner is in the room, but my glasses are in the drawer.
• Kwenye makutano yale kuna kibao kinachoonyesha njia ya kwenda kliniki.: At that intersection there is a signboard showing the way to the clinic.
• Kabla ya kupika, ni vizuri kuponda vitunguu na kusaga pilipili manga taratibu.: Before cooking, it is good to crush the onions and grind the black pepper slowly.
• Wanafunzi wamo darasani, lakini mwalimu yumo ofisini bado.: The students are in the classroom, but the teacher is still in the office.
• Vitabu vyangu vimo kwenye begi, na miwani yangu imo juu ya dawati.: My books are in the bag, and my glasses are on the desk.
• Maji ya ndimu yamo kwenye jagi, na vikombe vipo mezani kwa wageni.: The lime drink is in the jug, and the cups are on the table for the guests.
• Kopo la kahawa limo kabatini, lakini sukari imo kwenye kopo jingine.: The coffee tin is in the cupboard, but the sugar is in another tin.
• Kama kiyoyozi kingekuwa kimewashwa mapema, chumba kisingekuwa cha joto sana.: If the air conditioner had been turned on early, the room would not be so hot.
• Usisage pilipili manga nyingi sana; mtoto akila chakula hiki, atasema ni kali.: Do not grind too much black pepper; if the child eats this food, he or she will say it is spicy.
• Jibu lile ni sahihi.: That answer is correct.
• Ukirudi nyumbani, chakula kitakuwa kimeiva.: When you return home, the food will be ready.
• Yale maelezo ni muhimu.: Those explanations are important.
• Ukihitaji sukari, kopo liko kabatini.: If you need sugar, the tin is in the cupboard.
• Asubuhi kuna baridi kidogo, kwa hiyo Asha anavaa skafu ya bluu.: In the morning it is a little cold, so Asha wears a blue scarf.
• Msisahau kuweka mswaki karibu na sinki; manukato yenu yawe kabatini.: Do not forget to keep your toothbrush near the sink; let your perfume be in the cupboard.
• Ikiwa una pumu, ni vizuri ukae mbali na moshi.: If you have asthma, it is good to stay away from smoke.
• Mwalimu wa usafi anasema ni muhimu kuosha mikono kabla ya kula.: The hygiene teacher says it is important to wash hands before eating.
• Kitabu changu kiko huko ndani.: My book is inside there.
• Kichwa cha habari cha insha yake kilikuwa “Siku ya Soko”.: The heading of her composition was “Market Day.”
• “A” na “e” ni irabu, lakini “m” na “t” ni konsonanti.: “A” and “e” are vowels, but “m” and “t” are consonants.
• Leo tulijifunza nahau mpya, lakini fasili yake ilikuwa ngumu kidogo.: Today we learned a new idiom, but its definition was a little difficult.
• Herufi “m” ni konsonanti.: The letter “m” is a consonant.
• Tahariri ya makala hii ni muhimu kabla ya kuchapishwa.: The editing of this article is important before it is published.
• Maneno tuliyojifunza jana darasani ni muhimu.: The words that we learned yesterday in class are important.
• Barua ninayoandika kwa mama ni fupi.: The letter that I am writing to mother is short.
• Katika hitimisho la insha yangu, niliandika kwamba ningependa kuwa mfasiri au mwanasayansi.: In the conclusion of my essay, I wrote that I would like to be a translator or a scientist.
• Matamshi ya neno hilo yalikuwa rahisi, lakini lafudhi ya mgeni ilikuwa tofauti kidogo.: The pronunciation of that word was easy, but the visitor’s accent was a little different.
• Katika sentensi “mtoto mdogo anacheka,” “mtoto” ni nomino na “anacheka” ni kitenzi.: In the sentence “the small child is laughing,” “child” is a noun and “is laughing” is a verb.
• Katika sentensi “hiki ni kitabu kizuri,” “kizuri” ni kivumishi na “hiki” ni kiwakilishi.: In the sentence “this is a good book,” “good” is an adjective and “this” is a pronoun.
• Nilimwona mchumba wake akitembea polepole, kwa sababu kandambili zake zilikuwa mpya.: I saw her/his fiancé walking slowly, because her/his flip-flops were new.
• Laiti mpwa wangu asingekuwa mgonjwa, angeenda na shemeji yangu sokoni kununua kanga nyingine.: If only my niece/nephew were not sick, he/she would go with my in-law to the market to buy another khanga.
• Simu anayoipenda iko mezani.: The phone that he/she likes is on the table.
• Lafudhi ya mwalimu huyu ni tofauti kidogo, lakini maelezo yake ni wazi.: This teacher's accent is a little different, but his/her explanations are clear.
• Soksi zake ziko chini ya kitanda.: His/Her socks are under the bed.
• Je, kuna nafasi ya kukaa karibu na dirisha?: Is there a seat near the window?
• Fundi anaweka chokaa kati ya tofali ili ukuta uwe imara.: The worker is putting plaster between the bricks so that the wall is strong.
• Fundi alipeleka fremu ya mlango karakana, lakini nguzo ile bado iko nje.: The worker took the door frame to the workshop, but that pillar is still outside.
• Wakati fundi mwanamke alipokuwa akipima fremu ya dirisha, Asha alikuwa akishika nyundo na bisibisi.: While the female worker was measuring the window frame, Asha was holding a hammer and a screwdriver.
• Ni muhimu watoto wasikaribie toroli lililojaa tofali na nondo.: It is important that children do not go near the wheelbarrow full of bricks and rebar.
• Kalamu zile ziko kwenye droo.: Those pens are in the drawer.
• Nguzo zikisimama vizuri, nyumba itakuwa imara.: If the pillars stand well, the house will be strong.
• Umande ukionekana mapema sana, bibi husema kutakuwa na jua kali baadaye.: If dew appears very early, grandmother says there will be strong sun later.
• Ni baada ya mawimbi kutulia ndipo watoto waliingia majini.: It was only after the waves became calm that the children entered the water.
• Ni baada ya kuunganisha kebo ya modemu ndipo mtandao ulirudi.: It was only after connecting the modem cable that the internet came back.
• Ni baada ya kusafisha sinia ndipo mama aliweka soseji mezani.: It was only after cleaning the tray that mother put the sausages on the table.
• Mwalimu alisema kwamba, hata kama nyinyi mnaona tahajia ni ngumu, msiogope kuandika sentensi ndefu.: The teacher said that even if you all think spelling is difficult, do not be afraid to write long sentences.
• Je, hili ndilo jibu sahihi?: Is this the correct answer?
• Kitabu chake kiko mezani.: His/Her book is on the table.
• Naona ni muhimu kufika mapema sokoni.: I think it is important to arrive early at the market.
• Ndugu yangu ni mwanachama wa chama hicho, lakini hataki kwenda kwenye kampeni kila siku.: My relative is a member of that party, but he/she does not want to go to the campaign every day.
• Diwani wa mtaa huu ni mwanamke mwenye bidii, na wananchi wengi wanamwamini.: The councilor of this neighborhood is a hardworking woman, and many citizens trust her.
• Shemeji yangu ni mwanachama mpya, kwa hiyo anajifunza jinsi kampeni inavyopangwa.: My in-law is a new member, so he/she is learning how a campaign is organized.
• Kama ningekuwa wakili, ningependa kufanya kazi mahakamani na kutetea watoto.: If I were a lawyer, I would like to work in court and defend children.
• Kama jaji angekuwa ameisoma kesi mapema, hukumu isingekuwa ndefu sana.: If the judge had read the case early, the verdict would not have been so long.
• Wakati kampeni ilikuwa ikiendelea, meya alikuwa akitembea sokoni na kuwasalimia watu.: While the campaign was going on, the mayor was walking in the market and greeting people.
• Mwalimu anasema uaminifu ni muhimu darasani.: The teacher says honesty is important in the classroom.
• Asha ni mwanafunzi mwenye bidii.: Asha is a hardworking student.
• Mwalimu alituonyesha herufi “m” na akasema ni konsonanti, lakini “a” ni irabu.: The teacher showed us the letter “m” and said it is a consonant, but “a” is a vowel.
• Mkutubi alisema ni muhimu kurudisha kitabu kwa wakati ili wengine waweze kukisoma.: The librarian said it is important to return a book on time so that others can read it.
• Mwalimu alisema ati tahajia ya neno hili ni rahisi ukihesabu herufi zake vizuri.: The teacher said that the spelling of this word is easy if you count its letters carefully.
• Katika neno “mama”, kuna silabi mbili, na herufi “a” ni irabu.: In the word “mama,” there are two syllables, and the letter “a” is a vowel.
• Mwalimu alituonyesha tena kwamba herufi “m” ni konsonanti, lakini “o” ni irabu.: The teacher showed us again that the letter “m” is a consonant, but “o” is a vowel.
• Katika neno “mama”, herufi “a” ni irabu.: In the word “mama,” the letter “a” is a vowel.
• Jina langu ni O.: My name is O.
• Asha ni mkweli, na mwalimu anamwamini darasani.: Asha is honest, and the teacher trusts her in class.
• Rahma ni mwaminifu kwa marafiki zake.: Rahma is loyal to her friends.
• Mama ni mkarimu kwa wageni.: Mother is generous to guests.
• Asha alikuwa mtiifu, kwa hiyo alimaliza kazi kabla ya kucheza.: Asha was obedient, so she finished her work before playing.
• Baba anasema utii ni muhimu nyumbani.: Father says obedience is important at home.
• Utii wa wanafunzi husaidia darasa kuwa tulivu.: The obedience of students helps the classroom stay calm.
• Rahma ni jasiri; anauliza maswali mengi darasani.: Rahma is brave; she asks many questions in class.
• Dada yangu ni mchangamfu asubuhi.: My sister is cheerful in the morning.
• Juma ni mstaarabu; husalimia watu wote.: Juma is polite; he greets everyone.
• Ni vizuri kuwa mstaarabu unapozungumza na watu wakubwa.: It is good to be polite when you speak with elders.
• Bibi ni mkarimu kwa wajukuu wake.: Grandmother is generous to her grandchildren.
• Ni vizuri kuonyesha usikivu tunapojifunza darasani.: It is good to show attentiveness when we learn in the classroom.
• Unapozungumza na wazazi wako, uwe mstaarabu.: When you speak with your parents, be polite.
• Sanduku lenye barua muhimu liko mezani.: The box which has important letters is on the table.
• Mtoto amevaa sandaali na kaptula, lakini zipu ya koti lake iko wazi na kola yake imekunjika.: The child is wearing sandals and shorts, but the zipper of his/her coat is open and the collar is folded.
• Leo kuna ofa nzuri ya sabuni, lakini sina chenji ya kutosha.: Today there is a good special offer on soap, but I do not have enough change.
• Usipoifunga friji, maziwa hayatakuwa baridi.: If you do not close the fridge, the milk will not be cold.
• Kitu hicho kiko ndani ya sanduku.: That item is inside the box.
• Kwenye ubao, mstari mmoja ni wima na mwingine ni mlalo.: On the board, one line is vertical and the other is horizontal.
• Kocha alisema jezi zote zinapaswa kuwa safi kabla ya mechi ya kesho.: The coach said all the jerseys should be clean before tomorrow’s match.
• Tafadhali tandika mkeka sebuleni, kwa sababu sakafu ni baridi leo.: Please spread the mat in the living room, because the floor is cold today.
• Mpini wa sufuria hii ni moto; tumia kitambaa kabla ya kuishika.: The handle of this cooking pot is hot; use a cloth before touching it.
• Mama aliniuliza watoto walipo, nami nikasema wako nje wakisafisha viatu vyenye tope.: Mother asked me where the children were, and I said they are outside cleaning their muddy shoes.
• Usishike sufuria hiyo, ni moto.: Don't touch that pot, it is hot.
• Ukiweka sukari nyingi kwenye chai, itakuwa tamu sana.: If you put a lot of sugar in the tea, it will be very sweet.
• Mwalimu mkuu yuko ghorofani.: The headteacher is on the upper floor.
• Ukiweka maziwa kwenye chai, itakuwa tamu zaidi.: If you put milk in the tea, it will be tastier.
• Leo kuna baridi kidogo, kwa hiyo Amina amevaa skafu juu ya blauzi yake na amefunga zipu ya koti.: It is a little cold today, so Amina is wearing a scarf over her blouse and has zipped up her coat.
• Mtoto amevaa sandaali na fulana nyepesi, lakini mama anasema kaptula yake ni fupi sana.: The child is wearing sandals and a light T-shirt, but mother says his/her shorts are too short.
• Mama ameweka maziwa ndani ya jokofu, na rimoti ya runinga iko juu ya jokofu.: Mother has put milk inside the refrigerator, and the television remote is on top of the refrigerator.
• Je, umeiona rimoti? Nilidhani iko juu ya jokofu au ndani ya droo, lakini haipo.: Have you seen the remote? I thought it was on top of the refrigerator or inside the drawer, but it is not there.
• Baada ya kuoga, nitapaka krimu mikononi kwa sababu ngozi yangu huwa kavu wakati wa baridi.: After bathing, I will apply cream on my hands because my skin is usually dry during the cold season.
• Utii wa wanafunzi husaidia darasa kuwa kimya.: The obedience of students helps the classroom stay quiet.
• Ni muhimu kuepuka kiburi darasani.: It is important to avoid pride in the classroom.
• Mama alisema ni vizuri kuloweka maharagwe usiku kabla ya kupika.: Mother said it is good to soak beans at night before cooking.
• Dumu lile lipo nyuma ya nyumba karibu na tanki.: That jerrycan is behind the house near the tank.
• Debe la unga liko kabatini juu ya kopo la chai.: The tin of flour is in the cupboard above the tea tin.
• Sawazisha meza hii kidogo; mguu mmoja ni mfupi.: Level this table a little; one leg is short.
• Asilimia ya wanafunzi waliochelewa leo ni ndogo.: The percentage of students who were late today is small.
• Rahma ni mkweli na mwaminifu, kwa hiyo mwalimu anamwamini darasani.: Rahma is honest and trustworthy, so the teacher trusts her in class.
• Mama ni mkarimu, na Asha ni mtiifu, kwa hiyo nyumba yetu huwa tulivu.: Mother is generous, and Asha is obedient, so our home is usually peaceful.
• Rahma ni jasiri na mchangamfu; huuliza maswali mengi na huwatia moyo marafiki zake.: Rahma is brave and cheerful; she asks many questions and encourages her friends.
• Juma ni mstaarabu, lakini wakati mwingine huwa mvivu nyumbani.: Juma is polite, but sometimes he is lazy at home.
• Ni vizuri kuwa mstaarabu unapozungumza na watu wakubwa, lakini si vizuri kuwa mvivu darasani.: It is good to be polite when speaking to elders, but it is not good to be lazy in class.
• Debe la chai liko kabatini juu ya kopo la kahawa.: The tea tin is in the cupboard above the coffee tin.
• Subira ni muhimu wakati wa shida.: Patience is important in times of trouble.
• Kitabu chake kiko mezani.: Their book is on the table.
• Ni vizuri kumsalimia mtu mkubwa kwa heshima.: It is good to greet an elder respectfully.
• Mfuko wangu ni tupu.: My bag is empty.
• Dirisha liko wazi, na mama analifunga sasa.: The window is open, and mother is closing it now.
• Mama anasema kununua chakula kingi kuliko tunachohitaji ni hasara.: Mother says buying more food than we need is a loss.
• Nyanya hizi bado ni bichi, kwa hiyo hatutazikata leo.: These tomatoes are still unripe, so we will not cut them today.
• Kama yai ni bovu, litatoa harufu mbaya.: If an egg is bad, it will give off a bad smell.
• Msikiti uko karibu na soko la mjini.: The mosque is near the town market.
• Tunachohitaji sasa ni maji safi.: What we need now is clean water.
• Tafadhali usile embe hili kwa sababu bado ni bichi.: Please do not eat this mango because it is still unripe.
• Mama yuko kitandani kwa sababu ana homa.: Mother is in bed because she has a fever.
• Ukisaga pilipili manga nyingi, sambusa hizi zitakuwa kali sana.: If you grind a lot of black pepper, these samosas will be very spicy.
• Ukichukua dira na kikokotoo kesho, utakuwa tayari kwa jiografia na hesabu.: If you take a compass and a calculator tomorrow, you will be ready for geography and math.
• Ukikata tango na nyanya, saladi itakuwa nzuri.: If you cut cucumber and tomatoes, the salad will be good.
• Tanzania ni nchi kubwa.: Tanzania is a big country.
• Nilidhani Asha yuko sokoni, kumbe yuko nyumbani.: I thought Asha was at the market, but it turns out she is at home.
• Tulifikiri bando limeisha, kumbe modemu ilikuwa imezimwa tu.: We thought the internet bundle had run out, but it turns out the modem was just turned off.
• Mtoto alikuwa dhaifu baada ya homa, lakini sasa anakula vizuri.: The child was weak after the fever, but now he/she is eating well.
• Ni muhimu taa zizimwe kabla ya kulala.: It is important that the lights be turned off before going to sleep.
• Mfasiri aliyekuja darasani alieleza kwamba matamshi na lafudhi si kitu kilekile.: The translator who came to class explained that pronunciation and accent are not the same thing.
• Katika sentensi “mtoto anasoma”, “mtoto” ni nomino na “anasoma” ni kitenzi.: In the sentence “the child is reading,” “child” is a noun and “is reading” is a verb.
• Katika sentensi “hiki ni kitabu kizuri”, “kizuri” ni kivumishi na “hiki” ni kiwakilishi.: In the sentence “this is a good book,” “good” is an adjective and “this” is a pronoun.
• Mwalimu alisema “m” ni konsonanti, lakini “a” ni irabu.: The teacher said “m” is a consonant, but “a” is a vowel.
• Rahma alihesabu silabi za neno hilo tena na akasema herufi ya mwisho si konsonanti, bali irabu.: Rahma counted the syllables of that word again and said the last letter is not a consonant, but a vowel.
• Mwanafunzi ambaye tahajia yake ni nzuri huandika aya ndefu bila kuogopa.: The student whose spelling is good writes long paragraphs without fear.
• Mvulana ambaye lafudhi yake ni tofauti aliomba mfasiri amsaidie kutamka neno hilo.: The boy whose accent is different asked the translator to help him pronounce that word.
• Baada ya tahariri ya pili, mhariri alisema makala ilikuwa tayari kuchapishwa.: After the second editing, the editor said the article was ready to be printed.
• Mwanafunzi ambaye mama yake ni mwandishi alijua tofauti kati ya nomino, kitenzi, na kivumishi mapema.: The student whose mother is a writer knew the difference between a noun, a verb, and an adjective early.
• Binti ambaye baba yake ni mwalimu alitumia kiwakilishi sahihi katika sentensi zote.: The girl whose father is a teacher used the correct pronoun in all the sentences.
• Hiki ni kitabu kilekile nilichokisoma jana.: This is the same book that I read yesterday.
• Katika sentensi hii, “mwalimu” ni nomino.: In this sentence, “mwalimu” is a noun.
• Katika sentensi hii, “anakimbia” ni kitenzi.: In this sentence, “anakimbia” is a verb.
• Kitabu nilichokisoma jana usiku ni kizuri.: The book which I read last night is good.
• Adapta ya kompyuta iko mezani karibu na printa.: The computer adapter is on the table near the printer.
• Pijama yangu ya bluu iko juu ya kitanda.: My blue pajamas are on the bed.
• Foronya hii ni safi, kwa hiyo nitaweka mto wangu ndani yake.: This pillowcase is clean, so I will put my pillow inside it.
• Bosi wangu mwanamke yuko mapokezi sasa, kwa hiyo nitamwona kabla ya mkutano.: My female boss is at reception now, so I will see her before the meeting.
• Benki yetu inapokea amana za muda mfupi, lakini riba yake si kubwa sana.: Our bank accepts short-term deposits, but its interest is not very high.
• Si kwamba nina pesa nyingi, bali nataka kuweka amana kidogo kila mwezi hata kama riba ni ndogo.: It is not that I have a lot of money, but I want to put aside a small deposit every month even if the interest is low.
• Mabaki ya kitoweo cha jana yako ndani ya jokofu, na tutayapasha jioni.: The leftovers of yesterday’s side dish are in the refrigerator, and we will heat them in the evening.
• Mtungi wa maji uko jikoni karibu na meko.: The water jar is in the kitchen near the stove.
• Si kwamba mhubiri huyo alikuwa mkali, bali sauti yake ilikuwa kubwa kidogo.: It is not that that preacher was harsh, but her voice was a little loud.
• Mwalimu alisema neno “haraka” linaweza kuwa kielezi katika sentensi fulani.: The teacher said the word “quickly” can be an adverb in a certain sentence.
• Mzizi wa neno hilo ni mfupi, lakini wanafunzi wanaweza kuunda maneno mengi kutoka kwa mzizi huo.: The root of that word is short, but the students can form many words from that root.
• Rahma aliuliza mzizi wa neno “kusoma” ni upi.: Rahma asked what the root of the word “kusoma” is.
• Ukanushi wa sentensi hii ni rahisi, kwa sababu tunatumia “si” na “ha-”.: The negation of this sentence is easy, because we use “si” and “ha-”.
• Si kwamba sarufi hii ni rahisi sana, bali tukifanya mazoezi kila siku tutaielewa.: It is not that this grammar is very easy, but if we practise every day we will understand it.
• Mabaki ya chakula cha mchana yako mezani; tuyatie ndani ya jokofu.: The leftovers from lunch are on the table; let’s put them in the fridge.
• Humu ndani ya nyumba, kuna utulivu.: Here inside the house, there is calm.
• Kule sokoni, kuna watu wengi leo.: Over there at the market, there are many people today.
• Mayai yapo jikoni; nitayakaanga jioni.: The eggs are in the kitchen; I will fry them in the evening.
• Kwenye duka lile, ofa ya leo ni mayai na mkate, lakini keshia hatarudisha chenji mpaka baadaye.: At that shop, today’s special offer is eggs and bread, but the cashier will not give back the change until later.
• Kwenye menyu nyingine, kuna supu ya uduvi, saladi ya tango yenye siki, na mtindi wa papai.: On another menu, there is shrimp soup, cucumber salad with vinegar, and papaya yogurt.
• Ukiwa tayari, twende sokoni.: When you are ready, let’s go to the market.
• Kiporo cha wali kiko kwenye jokofu; tutakipasha jioni.: The leftover rice is in the fridge; we will heat it in the evening.
• Usicheze na majivu ya jiko; yanaweza kuwa bado yana joto.: Do not play with the stove ashes; they may still be warm.
• Bibi alisema punje hizo ni nzuri kwa vifaranga.: Grandmother said those grains are good for chicks.
• Kuku jike huyu ni mpole sana.: This hen is very gentle.
• Jogoo ni kuku dume, na hupiga kelele alfajiri.: A rooster is a male chicken, and it makes noise at dawn.
• Kiota hicho kiko pembeni ya banda, mbali na mbwa.: That nest is beside the coop, far from the dog.
• Mkia wa paka wetu ni mrefu kuliko wa mbwa mdogo.: Our cat’s tail is longer than that of the small dog.
• Kitabu kiko mezani, na ninakitaka sasa.: The book is on the table, and I want it now.
• Mbwa huyu ni dume.: This dog is male.
• Huyu ni paka dume wa jirani.: This is the neighbor’s male cat.
• Kiota cha ndege kiko juu ya mti.: The bird's nest is up in the tree.
• Kliniki iko mbali na kijiji chetu.: The clinic is far from our village.
• Kuku jike ambaye yuko karibu na banda ni mpole sana.: The female chicken that is near the coop is very gentle.
• Unga ukiutia kwenye ungo na kuupepeta vizuri, chapati huwa laini zaidi.: When you put the flour in the sieve and sift it well, chapati usually become softer.
• Dobi alisema shati jeupe litakuwa safi kabla ya jioni.: The laundry person said the white shirt would be clean before evening.
• Dereva alikanyaga kanyagio cha breki na kupiga honi kwa sababu watoto walikuwa karibu na barabara.: The driver pressed the brake pedal and sounded the horn because children were near the road.
• Mlio wa honi ulikuwa mkubwa sana, kwa hiyo mtoto aliogopa kidogo.: The sound of the horn was very loud, so the child got a little scared.
• Kama ningekuwa nimechambua mbaazi mapema, mama angekuwa amepika chakula kabla ya wageni kufika.: If I had sorted the peas early, mother would have cooked the food before the guests arrived.
• Laiti ningekuwa nimeweka klipu kwenye karatasi hizo, zisingekuwa zimetawanyika sakafuni.: If only I had put a clip on those papers, they would not have been scattered on the floor.
• Kama baba asingekuwa amebadilisha gia mapema, gari lisingekuwa limepanda mlima vizuri.: If father had not changed gear early, the car would not have climbed the hill well.
• Kama ungekuwa umenisindikiza jana, nisingekuwa nimechelewa kufika kliniki.: If you had accompanied me yesterday, I would not have arrived late at the clinic.
• Dereva alipiga honi kwa sababu mbuzi walikuwa barabarani.: The driver sounded the horn because the goats were on the road.
• Jumla ya pesa tulizotumia sokoni leo ni kubwa.: The total amount of money we spent at the market today is large.
• Nguo tulizonunua ziko kwenye meza.: The clothes which we bought are on the table.
• Jumla ya wanafunzi katika darasa letu ni thelathini.: The total number of students in our class is thirty.
• Kalamu iliyokosekana iko mezani sasa.: The pen that was missing is on the table now.
• Kikombe kiko mezani, na kitabu kiko karibu nacho.: The cup is on the table, and the book is near it.
• Karatasi iliyolowa iko mezani.: The paper that got wet is on the table.
• Pesa tulizotumia kwa chakula cha jioni ni nyingi.: The money that we spent on dinner is a lot.
• Kwenye menyu ya mgahawa huu, kuna kachumbari, supu ya dengu, na pizza ya jibini.: On the menu of this restaurant, there is kachumbari, lentil soup, and cheese pizza.
• Ukiongeza siki kidogo kwenye tango, saladi itakuwa tamu zaidi.: If you add a little vinegar to the cucumber, the salad will be tastier.
• Sandwichi ile ya jibini ilikuwa moto sana, kwa hiyo nilisubiri kidogo kabla ya kula.: That cheese sandwich was very hot, so I waited a little before eating.
• Mama alisema kiporo cha dengu kiko kwenye jokofu, kwa hiyo hatutapika tena leo usiku.: Mother said the leftover lentils are in the fridge, so we will not cook again tonight.
• Ukiona papai bado ni bichi, kata tikitimaji na uweke zabibu pembeni.: If you see that the papaya is still unripe, cut the watermelon and put the grapes on the side.
• Nilipoingia jikoni, Rahma alikuwa akitengeneza omeleti huku akiweka njugu kwenye bakuli dogo.: When I entered the kitchen, Rahma was making an omelet while putting peanuts into a small bowl.
• Meza iko sebuleni, na kitabu kiko juu yake.: The table is in the living room, and the book is on it.
• Mchanganyiko wa asali na ndimu ni mzuri kwa koo.: A mixture of honey and lime is good for the throat.
• Nilipoingia ofisini, katibu alikuwa akichapisha nakala ya ripoti.: When I entered the office, the secretary was printing a copy of the report.
• Mama anasema mchuzi huu ni mzito sana.: Mother says this sauce is very thick.
• Mwalimu anasema kutoogopa kuuliza swali ni muhimu.: The teacher says not being afraid to ask a question is important.
• Ni vizuri kusema unachofikiri kwa heshima.: It is good to say what you think respectfully.
• Ni vizuri tusigombane mbele ya watoto.: It is good that we do not argue in front of the children.
• Chumvi nyingi ni mbaya kwa afya yako.: Too much salt is harmful to your health.
• Shangazi yangu ni mjamzito, na mimba yake ina miezi saba.: My aunt is pregnant, and her pregnancy is seven months along.
• Mlezi wetu alisema kliniki ya uzazi iko karibu na soko la mjini.: Our caregiver said the maternity clinic is near the town market.
• Kisima hiki ni kirefu sana, kwa hiyo watoto wasikaribie.: This well is very deep, so the children should not go near it.
• Mavuno ya mwaka huu ni mazuri.: This year’s harvest is good.
• Mwanamke huyo ni mjamzito, kwa hiyo anahitaji kupumzika.: That woman is pregnant, so she needs to rest.
• Mfuko wangu ni mchafu.: My bag is dirty.

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