Usages of kuwa
Mimi niko nyumbani.
I am at home.
Wao wako nyumbani.
They are at home.
Gari yako iko sokoni.
Your car is at the market.
Tutaenda sokoni kama baba anasema ni muhimu.
We will go to the market if father says it is important.
Wao watafurahi baada ya kumaliza kazi sokoni.
They will be happy after finishing work at the market.
Baba atanununulia 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.
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.
Kitabu kiko chini ya meza.
The book is under the table.
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.
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.
Kitabu changu kiko nyumbani.
My book is at home.
Kuna kibanda kidogo karibu na mto, ambacho kinauza matunda.
There is a small kiosk near the river, which sells fruits.
Chura wale wanaweza kuwa rafiki wa bustani, kwa sababu wanakula wadudu wabaya.
Those frogs can be friends of the garden, because they eat harmful insects.
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 chumba cha kulala, akijipumzisha 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.
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.
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.
Kuna samaki nyingi baharini.
There are many fish in the sea.
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.
Tuwe makini tunapobeba kuni, ili tusijeruhi miguu yetu.
Let us be careful when carrying firewood, so that we do not injure our feet.
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.
Hizo meza nzuri ziko nyumbani.
Those nice tables are at home.
Vitabu vingi viko darasani.
Many books are in the classroom.
Nataka uinua ndoo hii ya maji, lakini kuwa mwangalifu isikumwagike.
I want you to lift this bucket of water, but be careful it does not spill.
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.
Unapaswa kuwa mfano mzuri, ili wengine wasiweze kuiga tabia mbaya.
You should be a good example, so that others cannot imitate bad behavior.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baiskeli yangu iko huko ndani.
My bicycle is inside.
Mimi nipo chini ya kivuli.
I am under the shade.
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.
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.
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.
Kampuni ya bima iko mjini.
The insurance company is in town.
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.
Kazi ya jana ilikuwa baya.
Yesterday's work was bad.
Fuateni maelekezo ya mwalimu ili mtihani uwe rahisi kwenu.
Follow the teacher’s instructions so that the exam will be easy for you.
Ngazi iko karibu na ukuta.
The ladder is near the wall.
Gesi iko jikoni.
Gas is in the kitchen.
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.
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.
Mnara mrefu uko katikati ya mji wetu.
A tall tower is in the middle of our town.
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.
Kalamu ya shaba iko mezani.
The copper pen is on the table.
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.
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.
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.
Tumekuwa tukifanya mazoezi ya kwaya kila Ijumaa jioni.
We have been doing choir practice every Friday evening.
Ingawa dawa hii ni chungu sana, wagonjwa wamekuwa wakiimeza kila siku.
Although this medicine is very bitter, patients have been swallowing it every day.
Tafadhali uweke sukari kidogo tu ili chai isiwe tamu mno.
Please put only a little sugar so the tea is not too sweet.
Ghala letu sasa lipo wazi, kwa hiyo tunaweza kuhifadhi mahindi mapya.
Our warehouse is now empty, so we can store the new maize.
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.
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.
Kliniki iko karibu na shule.
The clinic is near the school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hakuna shaka kuhusu mpango wetu.
There is no doubt about our plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Katibu atakuwa ofisini alfajiri kesho.
The secretary will be at the office at dawn tomorrow.
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.
Kifutio kiko mezani.
The eraser is on the table.
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.
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.
Vikombe vyako viko mezani.
Your cups are on the table.
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.
Maji ya bomba yakianza kuwa machafu, tumia chujio kusafisha.
When the tap water starts to be dirty, use a filter to clean it.
Skuta iko nje ya ofisi.
The scooter is outside the office.
Chujio kiko jikoni.
The filter is in the kitchen.
Kesho kutakuwa na warsha ya walimu kuhusu mbinu za kufundisha.
Tomorrow there will be a workshop for teachers about teaching methods.
Warsha ya jioni itakuwa fupi; usije ukakosa sehemu ya mwisho.
The evening workshop will be short; don’t end up missing the last part.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daraja refu lipo katikati ya mji.
A long bridge is in the middle of the town.
Mafundi wakirekebisha ufa huo, nyumba itakuwa salama zaidi.
When the builders repair that crack, the house will be safer.
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.
Soksi zangu za zambarau ziko kwenye kabati.
My purple socks are in the cupboard.
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.
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.
Katika nyumba yetu kuna chumba cha kulia chakula karibu na jikoni.
In our house there is a dining room near the kitchen.
Chumba cha kulia kiko karibu na jikoni.
The dining room is near the kitchen.
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.
Kofia yako iko kichwani sasa.
Your hat is on your head now.
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.
Katika chumba cha kulia chakula, kuna pazia jepesi lenye mistari ya bluu.
In the dining room, there is a light curtain with blue stripes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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