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Learn Hardcore Swahili: soko - the market

Hardcore Swahili
/Lesson 1
/soko

soko

Word

soko

Meaning

the market

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Swahili

Lesson

Usages of soko

Sisi tunakula samaki sokoni.

We are eating fish at the market.

Wao wanakunywa chai sokoni.

They are drinking tea at the market.

Mimi nina pesa sokoni.

I have money at the market.

Asha anapenda chai sokoni.

Asha likes tea at the market.

Kesho, mimi ninataka kununua shati sokoni.

Tomorrow, I want to buy a shirt at the market.

Ninyi mnafanya kazi sokoni kila siku?

Do you all do work at the market every day?

Sisi tunapenda kujifunza sokoni.

We like to learn at the market.

Gari lako liko sokoni.

Your car is at the market.

Sherehe ni nzuri sokoni.

The celebration is nice at the market.

Jana, tuliimba wimbo sokoni.

Yesterday, we sang a song at the market.

Juma anapenda kwenda sokoni.

Juma likes to go to the market.

Mama anaenda sokoni mapema.

Mother is going to the market early.

Ninyi mnapika samaki sokoni.

You all are cooking fish at the market.

Mvua itanyesha jioni, kwa hiyo tulete mwavuli sokoni.

It will rain in the evening, so let’s bring an umbrella to the market.

Samaki ni mtamu sokoni.

The fish is delicious at the market.

Meza ni nzuri sokoni.

The table is nice at the market.

Mgeni anakula chakula kitamu sokoni.

The guest is eating delicious food at the market.

Tunapenda kuleta meza sokoni.

We like to bring the table to the market.

Tunapenda kutembelea marafiki sokoni.

We like to visit friends at the market.

Kumbuka, ni muhimu kufika mapema sokoni.

Remember, it is important to arrive early at the market.

Mbwa wetu anapenda kula samaki sokoni.

Our dog likes to eat fish at the market.

Tutaenda sokoni kama baba anasema ni muhimu.

We will go to the market if father says it is important.

Mimi ninaweza kupata samaki sokoni.

I can get fish at the market.

Juma anasema hatutapika chakula jioni kama tutachelewa sokoni.

Juma says we will not cook food in the evening if we are late at the market.

Wao watafurahi baada ya kumaliza kazi sokoni.

They will be happy after finishing work at the market.

Mama anarudi kutoka sokoni.

Mother is returning from the market.

Je, unafikiri tutafika sokoni mapema?

Do you think we will arrive at the market early?

Mbwa wetu anaonekana mzuri sokoni.

Our dog looks nice at the market.

Mimi ninaweza kuimba wimbo huu sokoni.

I can sing this song at the market.

Samaki ni kitamu bila mafuta sokoni.

The fish is delicious without oil at the market.

Mnunuzi ambaye alifika sokoni leo taratibu alikagua mboga kabla ya kulipia.

The buyer who arrived at the market today slowly inspected the vegetables before paying.

Tunapaswa kuondoka nyumbani mapema, ili tufike sokoni kabla ya mvua kuanza.

We should leave home early, so that we arrive at the market before it starts raining.

Mama anapenda kupeleka watoto sokoni.

Mother likes to take the children to the market.

Mimi ninapenda kwenda sokoni kulipia chakula.

I like to go to the market to pay for food.

Wao wanafurahi sokoni.

They are happy at the market.

Mimi ninapenda huduma nzuri sokoni.

I like good service at the market.

Mimi ninakula nyama sokoni leo.

I am eating meat at the market today.

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.

Mimi sipendi kwenda sokoni, badala yake ninaenda shuleni.

I do not like to go to the market, instead I go to school.

Mama alinunua mahindi sokoni, ili tuyaandae kwa chakula cha mchana.

Mother bought maize at the market so that we can prepare it for lunch.

Mimi ninunua pilipili sokoni.

I am buying chili pepper at the market.

Mimi ninanunua nguo nzuri sokoni.

I am buying nice clothes at the market.

Ninanunua sabuni sokoni.

I buy soap at the market.

Kile nilipata sokoni ni zawadi.

That which I got at the market is a gift.

Mama anapenda kuona ndege sokoni.

Mother likes to see a bird at the market.

Mwananchi anatembea sokoni kila asubuhi.

The citizen walks to the market every morning.

Tunatumia kikapu kubeba mboga kutoka sokoni.

We use a basket to carry vegetables from the market.

Mama ananunua ngano sokoni.

Mother is buying wheat at the market.

Upepo mkali unavuma sokoni.

The strong wind is blowing at the market.

Wateja hupenda bidhaa bora sokoni, hasa pale wanapohitaji usalama wa afya.

Customers like quality goods at the market, especially when they need health safety.

Wanakijiji huweka mazao yao kwenye karatasi maalum kabla ya kuyabeba sokoni.

Villagers place their produce on special paper before carrying them to the market.

Mwanakijiji anatembea sokoni.

The villager is walking at the market.

Mama ananunua kikombe sokoni.

Mother is buying a cup at the market.

Mimi ninapotea sokoni.

I get lost at the market.

Mama anununua barafu sokoni.

Mother buys ice at the market.

Jinsi ya kwenda sokoni ni rahisi.

The way to go to the market is easy.

Wao wanakusanyika sokoni.

They are gathering at the market.

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.

Sisi tunasafisha takataka sokoni.

We are cleaning trash at the market.

Samaki huyu sokoni ni ghali kuliko mboga tulizonunua jana.

This fish at the market is more expensive than the vegetables we bought yesterday.

Nimekutana na bwana yule sokoni, tukazungumza kuhusu bei ya mboga.

I met that gentleman at the market, and we talked about the price of vegetables.

Leo ninataka kufua soksi zangu, kwa sababu zimechafuka sokoni.

I want to wash my socks today, because they got dirty at the market.

Daladala inakuja sokoni.

The minibus is coming to the market.

Mimi ninachunguza soko.

I am investigating the market.

Bila ustadi wa kupika, unaweza kuharibu chakula sokoni.

Without cooking skill, you can ruin food at the market.

Kwanza nitapanda bodaboda hadi sokoni, kisha nitatembea kwenda nyumbani.

First, I will take a motorcycle taxi to the market, then I will walk home.

Wewe unaweza kununua chochote sokoni.

You can buy anything at the market.

Baba ananunua juisi sokoni.

Father buys juice at the market.

Polisi wanakagua maduka sokoni.

The police inspect the shops at the market.

Wanafunzi wawili wanakula samaki sokoni.

Two students are eating fish at the market.

Balozi anakuja sokoni leo asubuhi.

The ambassador is coming to the market this morning.

Niliona ile meza nzuri sokoni jana.

I saw that nice table at the market yesterday.

Sisi tulitembea sokoni wiki iliyopita tukapata chai nzuri.

We walked to the market last week and found good tea.

Siku ijayo nitanunua nguo mpya sokoni.

The next day I will buy new clothes at the market.

Leo ninachukua teksi hadi sokoni, kwa sababu mvua inanyesha.

Today I am taking a taxi to the market because it is raining.

Lori linaenda sokoni kila siku.

The truck goes to the market every day.

Kesho asubuhi, lori litawasili sokoni.

Tomorrow morning, the truck will arrive at the market.

Lori inaleta mzigo sokoni.

The truck brings cargo to the market.

Nitanunua betri mpya sokoni kesho.

I will buy a new battery at the market tomorrow.

Nilipoteza risiti sokoni jana.

I lost the receipt at the market yesterday.

Watu wanacheza ngoma sokoni kila siku.

People dance at the market every day.

Polisi anasimamisha daladala sokoni.

The police officer is stopping the minibus at the market.

Pipa ni kubwa sokoni.

The barrel is big at the market.

Mama anataka kununua tanuri jipya sokoni.

Mother wants to buy a new oven at the market.

Mama alinunua dhahabu sokoni.

Mother bought gold at the market.

Matunda haya ni matamu sokoni.

These fruits are delicious at the market.

Mimi nilinunua chai sokoni wiki iliyopita.

I bought tea at the market last week.

Usalama sokoni ni muhimu sana.

Safety at the market is very important.

Mimi ninanunua mkanda mzuri sokoni.

I am buying a nice belt at the market.

Chai nzuri hupatikana sokoni kila asubuhi.

Good tea can be found at the market every morning.

Mvua nyingi inaweza kuathiri bei ya mboga sokoni.

Heavy rain can affect vegetable prices at the market.

Tuwapeleke wanafunzi sokoni washuhudie bei zinavyobadilika.

Let’s take the students to the market to witness how prices change.

Nataka kushuhudia sherehe sokoni.

I want to witness the celebration at the market.

Mwalimu anasema kwamba uchumi wa kijiji chetu unategemea soko la mahindi.

The teacher says that the economy of our village depends on the maize market.

Uchumi wetu unategemea watu wengi sokoni.

Our economy depends on many people at the market.

Uwekezaji mdogo sokoni ni muhimu kwa familia nyingi.

A small investment in the market is important for many families.

Upepo mkali unavuma usoni wakati ninatembea sokoni.

A strong wind blows on my face while I walk at the market.

Takataka nyingi sokoni ni kero kwa wanunuzi.

A lot of trash at the market is a nuisance to buyers.

Ununuzi wa samaki sokoni hufanyika mapema kila asubuhi.

Purchasing fish at the market happens early every morning.

Polisi wanachunguza udanganyifu sokoni.

The police are investigating fraud at the market.

Nilipoteza glavu zangu sokoni jana.

I lost my gloves at the market yesterday.

Mauzo sokoni yameanza mapema leo.

Sales at the market have started early today.

Huduma sokoni imezorota.

The service at the market has deteriorated.

Jumatatu asubuhi nitakwenda sokoni.

On Monday morning I will go to the market.

Kesho, ukienda sokoni, nunua glavu za ziada kwa ajili ya wafanyakazi wapya.

Tomorrow, when you go to the market, buy extra gloves for the new workers.

Nimevutiwa na huduma nzuri sokoni.

I am impressed by the good service at the market.

Ukienda sokoni, nunua mkate na maziwa.

When you go to the market, buy bread and milk.

Unaridhika na huduma nzuri sokoni?

Are you satisfied with the good service at the market?

Wanakijiji huandaa shughuli za kijamii sokoni.

Villagers usually organize social activities at the market.

Mimi ninapenda kuzunguka sokoni asubuhi.

I like to walk around the market in the morning.

Ni vyema usiwe na aibu unapouliza bei sokoni.

It is good not to be shy when you ask the price at the market.

Bila shaka, tutafika sokoni mapema.

Without a doubt, we will arrive at the market early.

Kesho jioni, tutakutana sokoni.

Tomorrow evening, we will meet at the market.

Juma anachukia foleni ndefu sokoni.

Juma hates long queues at the market.

Tutanunua chai ile ile sokoni kesho.

We will buy the same tea at the market tomorrow.

Shikamoo, bibi; tumekuja kuzungumza kuhusu ushuru wa soko.

Respectful greetings, grandmother; we have come to talk about the market tax.

Tunapaswa kulipa ushuru sokoni.

We should pay tax at the market.

Nilitafuta njia ya mkato kwenda sokoni, nikapita mtaa wa pili, nikawasili mapema.

I looked for a shortcut to the market, passed the second street, and arrived early.

Mvua ilinyesha; hata hivyo, tulifika sokoni mapema.

It rained; however, we arrived at the market early.

Kesho, mimi ninataka kununua pete sokoni.

Tomorrow, I want to buy a ring at the market.

Polisi wanahusika na uchunguzi wa udanganyifu sokoni.

The police are involved in the investigation of fraud at the market.

Kesho asubuhi, tutaenda sokoni kwa miguu.

Tomorrow morning, we will go to the market on foot.

Je, umewahi kuonja chai ya nazi sokoni?

Have you ever tasted coconut tea at the market?

Nimenunua maembe mawili sokoni.

I have bought two mangoes at the market.

Jana nilisahau pochi yangu nyumbani, kwa hiyo sikununua chochote sokoni.

Yesterday I forgot my purse at home, so I didn’t buy anything at the market.

Sherehe itakayoanza jioni italeta furaha sokoni.

The celebration that will start in the evening will bring happiness at the market.

Polisi wanachunguza kesi sokoni.

The police are investigating a case at the market.

Ukikula chakula kichafu sokoni, unaweza kupata ugonjwa.

If you eat dirty food at the market, you can get a disease.

Mwenzi wangu anapenda chai sokoni.

My partner likes tea at the market.

Tunapotembelea marafiki sokoni, tunakula samaki kitamu pamoja.

When we visit friends at the market, we eat delicious fish together.

Kikombe nilichokipenda sokoni kilikuwa cha bei nafuu.

The cup that I liked at the market was cheap.

Kosa nililolifanya jana sokoni ni kubwa.

The mistake that I made at the market yesterday is big.

Watoto wanapokuwa sokoni, wanapenda kununua matunda.

When they are at the market, children like to buy fruits.

Ninapenda gharama ya chini sokoni.

I like the low cost at the market.

Kabla hujanunua chakula sokoni, uliza kama una mzio wa kitu chochote.

Before you buy food at the market, ask if you have an allergy to anything.

Ukila pilau ya nazi sokoni, unaweza kupata usingizi mzito.

If you eat coconut pilau at the market, you can get deep sleep.

Mimi nina mzio wa samaki, kwa hiyo sipendi kula samaki sokoni.

I have an allergy to fish, so I do not like to eat fish at the market.

Jana mchana, mimi niliona Asha sokoni.

Yesterday afternoon, I saw Asha at the market.

Je, unataka kununua kitabu kipi sokoni?

Which book do you want to buy at the market?

Tuliporudi kutoka sokoni, tukakula chakula cha jioni.

When we returned from the market, we ate dinner.

Je, gharama ni kiasi gani sokoni leo?

What is the price at the market today?

Niliporudi kutoka sokoni, niliona maji mengi barabarani.

When I returned from the market, I saw a lot of water on the road.

Babu huenda sokoni kila asubuhi kununua mboga.

Grandfather goes to the market every morning to buy vegetables.

Mama huandaa orodha ya ununuzi kabla ya kwenda sokoni.

Mother prepares a shopping list before going to the market.

Sisi tuliwahi kufika sokoni leo.

We arrived early at the market today.

Nilipohamia mji huu, mimi nilianza kufanya kazi sokoni.

When I moved to this town, I began to work at the market.

Tulipofika sokoni, mama alinunua samaki.

When we arrived at the market, mother bought fish.

Wale marafiki wanaokula samaki sokoni watafurahi.

Those friends who are eating fish at the market will be happy.

Baba anafukuza mbuzi sokoni.

Father is chasing the goat at the market.

Jana usiku, simu yangu iliibiwa sokoni.

Last night, my phone was stolen at the market.

Mfuko wangu uliibiwa sokoni jana.

My bag was stolen at the market yesterday.

Wizi sokoni unaleta wasiwasi katika jamii.

Theft at the market brings worry in the community.

Wizi sokoni unaweza kuripotiwa kwa polisi.

The theft at the market can be reported to the police.

Jana usiku, mwizi alikamatwa sokoni na polisi.

Last night, a thief was arrested at the market by the police.

Tunapaswa kuzingatia usalama sokoni.

We should pay attention to safety at the market.

Nunua unachotaka sokoni.

Buy what you want at the market.

Tusipokuwa na muda, hatutaenda sokoni.

If we do not have time, we will not go to the market.

Tukifika sokoni, tutanunua mkate na maziwa.

When we arrive at the market, we will buy bread and milk.

Tukipita sokoni, tutanunua matunda.

If we pass by the market, we will buy fruit.

Leo, kuna ofa ya sukari sokoni.

Today, there is a special offer on sugar at the market.

Sokoni, tulinunua tikitimaji kubwa na matango mawili kwa saladi.

At the market, we bought a big watermelon and two cucumbers for salad.

Leo asubuhi, nilinunua papai moja na tufaha mbili sokoni.

This morning, I bought one papaya and two apples at the market.

Siku ya soko, watu wengi hununua mihogo na sukuma wiki mapema asubuhi.

On market day, many people buy cassava and collard greens early in the morning.

Ningependa kwenda sokoni, isipokuwa sina pesa leo.

I would like to go to the market, except I do not have money today.

Leo sokoni tulinunua biringanya na bamia kwa ajili ya chakula cha jioni.

Today at the market we bought eggplant and okra for dinner.

Mama alinunua beeti sokoni ili kutengeneza saladi ya chakula cha mchana.

Mother bought beetroot at the market to make salad for lunch.

Novemba huwa na shughuli nyingi sokoni, lakini Oktoba huwa tulivu zaidi.

November usually has many activities at the market, but October is usually calmer.

Sokoni tulinunua dagaa wa kukaanga na pakiti ndogo ya korosho.

At the market we bought fried small fish and a small packet of cashew nuts.

Mama anauzia wateja mboga sokoni.

Mother sells vegetables to customers at the market.

Tafadhali acha mlango wazi, kwa sababu mama anarudi kutoka sokoni.

Please leave the door open, because mother is returning from the market.

Baada ya kutoka sokoni, tuliweka sandaali chafu kando ya beseni na tukachukua kibanio cha nguo.

After coming from the market, we put the dirty sandals beside the basin and took a clothespin.

Sokoni, tulinunua sambusa sita na mishikaki minne kwa chakula cha jioni.

At the market, we bought six samosas and four skewers for dinner.

Ukirudi kutoka sokoni, usisahau kuniletea ndimu.

When you return from the market, do not forget to bring me a lime.

Muuzaji wa vitabu sokoni alisema atapunguza bei kama nitanunua kamusi mbili.

The bookseller at the market said she/he would lower the price if I bought two dictionaries.

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.

Mchuuzi wa matunda anauza papai na zabibu sokoni.

The fruit vendor sells papaya and grapes at the market.

Mchuuzi anauza matunda sokoni kila asubuhi.

The vendor sells fruit at the market every morning.

Muuzaji wa matunda sokoni anauza tikitimaji na papai.

The fruit seller at the market sells watermelon and papaya.

Naona ni muhimu kufika mapema sokoni.

I think it is important to arrive early at the market.

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.

Asha akifika sokoni, atanunua matunda.

When Asha arrives at the market, she will buy fruit.

Mama akirudi kutoka sokoni, tutakunywa chai pamoja.

When mother returns from the market, we will drink tea together.

Nikipata muda kesho, nitanunua losheni, krimu, na shampuu mpya sokoni.

If I get time tomorrow, I will buy new lotion, cream, and shampoo at the market.

Marafiki ambao wanapenda kahawa wanakusanyika sokoni.

The friends that like coffee are gathering at the market.

Kama matunda yataharibika, tutapata hasara sokoni.

If the fruits spoil, we will get a loss at the market.

Msikiti uko karibu na soko la mjini.

The mosque is near the town market.

Sokoni, tulinunua papai moja na zabibu kidogo kwa wageni.

At the market, we bought one papaya and some grapes for the guests.

Akiwa sokoni, baba hununua mboga.

When father is at the market, he buys vegetables.

Ukichukua mwavuli, utaenda sokoni bila wasiwasi.

If you take an umbrella, you will go to the market without worry.

Nilidhani Asha yuko sokoni, kumbe yuko nyumbani.

I thought Asha was at the market, but it turns out she is at home.

Kule sokoni, kuna watu wengi leo.

Over there at the market, there are many people today.

Ama tutapika dengu na mchicha nyumbani, ama tutanunua chipsi na kachumbari sokoni.

Either we will cook lentils and spinach at home, or we will buy fries and kachumbari at the market.

Ukiwa tayari, twende sokoni.

When you are ready, let’s go to the market.

Tukitoka hapa, tutaelekea sokoni kwanza, halafu tutarudi nyumbani.

When we leave here, we will head to the market first, then we will return home.

Jumla ya pesa tulizotumia sokoni leo ni kubwa.

The total amount of money we spent at the market today is large.

Sokoni, tulinunua papai moja, zabibu kidogo, na matango mawili kwa ajili ya saladi.

At the market, we bought one papaya, some grapes, and two cucumbers for the salad.

Tukirudi kutoka sokoni, mama atakata tango na kutengeneza kachumbari, halafu tutakula mtindi.

When we return from the market, mother will cut cucumber and make kachumbari, then we will eat yogurt.

Wanapoenda sokoni, hununua papai na zabibu kwa ajili ya watoto.

When they go to the market, they buy papaya and grapes for the children.

Sokoni tulinunua tikitimaji kubwa, papai moja, na zabibu kwa ajili ya wageni.

At the market we bought a big watermelon, one papaya, and grapes for the guests.

Ama tutapika dengu na mihogo nyumbani, ama tutanunua chipsi na kuku sokoni.

Either we will cook lentils and cassava at home, or we will buy fries and chicken at the market.

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