Usages of mtoto
Mwalimu anafundisha watoto kila siku.
The teacher teaches children every day.
Mtoto anapenda chai.
The child likes tea.
Wimbo wa mtoto ni mzuri.
The child's song is nice.
Mama anasema huyo ni mtoto mzuri.
Mother says that is a good child.
Mtoto anapenda kulala usiku.
The child likes to sleep at night.
Mama anafikiri mtoto ni mzuri.
Mother thinks the child is good.
Watoto walikunywa maziwa taratibu, kisha wakaondoka kwenda shule.
The children drank milk slowly, then they left for school.
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.
Mama anapenda kupeleka watoto sokoni.
Mother likes to take the children to the market.
Mtoto huyu anasoma kitabu.
This child is reading a book.
Yeye anapenda nyimbo za watoto.
He/She likes the children's songs.
Mimi ninataka kutunza mtoto.
I want to take care of the child.
Mimi ninasikia wimbo wa mtoto asubuhi.
I hear the child's song in the morning.
Watoto wanacheza ndani ya nyumba.
The children are playing inside the house.
Mara nyingi, watoto wanacheza nje.
Often, the children play outside.
Mtoto mdogo anacheza mpira.
The small child is playing ball.
Mama anaruhusu watoto kucheza nje.
Mother allows children to play outside.
Yule daktari anasaidia watoto.
That doctor is helping the children.
Mama anakumbusha watoto.
Mother reminds the children.
Rafiki yangu aliguswa sana alipoona watoto yatima wakicheza bila viatu.
My friend was deeply touched when he saw orphans playing without shoes.
Watoto walishangaa kuona barafu ikidondoka kutoka juu ya paa la nyumba yetu.
The children were surprised to see ice falling from the top of our house roof.
Mtoto yatima anasoma kitabu.
The orphan child is reading a book.
Mtoto alitoa kilio kikubwa baada ya kuanguka uwanjani.
The child let out a loud cry after falling in the yard.
Watoto wanafundishwa misingi ya heshima wakiwa bado wadogo.
Children are taught the foundations of respect while they are still young.
Watoto walitafuta burudani kwa kucheza michezo ya nje jioni.
The children looked for entertainment by playing outdoor games in the evening.
Mtoto anaanguka nyumbani jioni.
The child is falling at home in the evening.
Mama anajaribu kutuliza mtoto.
Mother is trying to calm the child.
Watoto walifikiria kutoroka mwalimu, lakini waligundua si busara.
The children thought of escaping from the teacher, but they realized it was not wise.
Mama anapenda kulinda watoto.
Mother likes to protect children.
Mtoto huyu anapenda kuiga wazazi wake akipika jikoni.
This child likes to imitate his/her parents when cooking in the kitchen.
Mtoto wake anacheza nje.
His/Her child is playing outside.
Watoto wenye furaha wanacheza uwanjani leo, wakishirikiana kuunda michezo mipya.
Happy children are playing in the field today, collaborating to create new games.
Watoto wale walijitolea kuosha pakiti zote zilizojaa vyombo, wakatumia juhudi zao vyema.
Those children volunteered to wash all the packets full of utensils, and they used their effort well.
Mama anampatia mtoto chakula kitamu.
Mother gives the child delicious food.
Nataka utoe onyo la wazi kwa watoto wasipande juu ya meza.
I want you to give a clear warning to the children not to climb on the table.
Usimwache mtoto abebe mkoba mzito, anaweza kuumia mgongo.
Do not let the child carry a heavy handbag; he/she could hurt his/her back.
Mimi ninapenda kufariji watoto.
I like to comfort children.
Mimi sipendi kusumbua watoto.
I do not like to disturb the children.
Utulivu husadia watoto kulala usiku.
Calm helps children sleep at night.
Watoto wamezoea kucheza nje baada ya kumaliza kazi za nyumbani.
The children are used to playing outside after finishing their chores.
Watoto wangefurahia mandazi hayo pamoja na asali baada ya ibada.
The children would enjoy those doughnuts with honey after the service.
Watoto wanapendana; wanacheza katika kiwanja cha shule kila mchana.
The children love one another; they play in the school field every afternoon.
Watoto wanacheza mpira alasiri.
The children are playing ball in the afternoon.
Je, watoto wanaweza kutumia darubini hii shuleni?
Can the children use this telescope at school?
Kicheko cha watoto kinaleta faraja nyumbani.
Children’s laughter brings comfort at home.
Watoto walicheza ngoma jukwaani.
The children danced on the stage.
Watalii wengi wamevutiwa na muziki wa kwaya ya watoto.
Many tourists have been attracted by the music of the children’s choir.
Mlango huu umevunjwa na watoto.
This door has been broken by the children.
Kila mtoto huosha sahani yake mara tu baada ya kula.
Every child usually washes his plate right after eating.
Wazazi hupeleka watoto kupata chanjo mara wanapotimiza miezi sita.
Parents usually take children to get a vaccine once they reach six months.
Watoto wanacheza mpira bustanini kwa uhuru.
Children play ball freely in the garden.
Nimekuwa nikitumia kompyuta mpakato yangu kuandika makala kuhusu afya ya watoto.
I have been using my laptop to write articles about children's health.
Japokuwa bado ni asubuhi, watoto wanacheza nje.
Although it is still morning, the children are playing outside.
Mimi nasimulia hadithi kwa watoto nyumbani kila jioni.
I tell stories to the children at home every evening.
Watoto wameonywa wasiguse chupa yenye sumu hata wakiona rangi nzuri.
Children have been warned not to touch the bottle with poison even if they see a nice colour.
Watoto wanapenda kujifunza kilimo bustanini.
Children like to learn agriculture in the garden.
Watoto wakiteleza kwenye mteremko, wazazi watawasaidia kuinuka.
When the children slide on the slope, the parents will help them stand up.
Watoto wanacheza nje ya nyumba.
The children are playing outside the house.
Watoto walicheza mpira usiku kucha.
The children played soccer all night long.
Watoto wanapiga tarumbeta viwanjani tangu asubuhi.
The children have been playing trumpets in the fields since morning.
Daktari mwenye huruma anasaidia watoto.
A compassionate doctor helps children.
Kwa ujumla, tunajivunia jinsi watoto wanavyosomea nyumbani.
In general, we are proud of how the children study at home.
Usiku wa manane, Rahma huzunguka chumba kwa utulivu ili kumtuliza mtoto.
At midnight, Rahma walks around the room quietly to calm the child.
Juma alikata matunda kwa uma, akaweka kwenye bakuli, akawagawia watoto.
Juma cut the fruit with a fork, put it in a bowl, and shared it with the children.
Kochi hilo ni laini sana; watoto wanapenda kukaa hapo jioni.
That sofa is very soft; the children like to sit there in the evening.
Hofu ya mtoto ilipungua alipomwona mtu mzima akitabasamu.
The child’s fear decreased when she saw an adult smiling.
Blanketi la mtoto ni jepesi, lakini linampa joto vizuri.
The child’s blanket is light, but it gives her warmth well.
Wazazi wengi wanahusika na maandalizi ya sherehe ya mtoto.
Many parents are involved in preparing the child’s celebration.
Bibi mwenye huruma anafariji watoto.
A compassionate grandmother comforts children.
Yaya wetu atamchukua mtoto saa kumi; afadhali tumalize mapema.
Our nanny will pick up the child at four; better we finish early.
Tangu mwaka jana, yaya wetu amekuwa akimfundisha mtoto kuoga na kujipangusa mwenyewe.
Since last year, our nanny has been teaching the child to bathe and dry themself.
Mtoto analala chumbani.
The child is sleeping in the room.
Watoto wanacheza mpira kando ya mto.
The children are playing ball by the river.
Watoto wengine wanapenda chai, na wengine wanapenda maziwa.
Some children like tea, and others like milk.
Mama atabadilishia mtoto shati nyumbani.
Mother will change the child's shirt at home.
Ukimpa mtoto zawadi ndogo, atafurahi sana.
If you give the child a small gift, he/she will be very happy.
Mama ana upendo mwingi kwa watoto.
Mother has a lot of love for children.
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.
Daktari alikagua shingo, pua na sikio la mtoto mgonjwa.
The doctor examined the neck, nose, and ear of the sick child.
Mtoto alianguka na kugonga goti lake, lakini sasa anatembea tena.
The child fell and hit her knee, but now she is walking again.
Mtoto wa tatu anacheza mpira uwanjani.
The third child is playing ball in the field.
Mama alitulia aliposikia mtoto wake anacheka sebuleni.
Mother calmed down when she heard her child laughing in the living room.
Kabla hatujaanza chakula cha jioni, mama hupenda kuhesabu watoto wote mezani.
Before we start dinner, mother likes to count all the children at the table.
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.
Wakati mwingine mimi hunong’ona kwa sauti ya chini ili nisimsumbue mtoto anayesoma.
Sometimes I whisper in a low voice so that I do not disturb the child who is studying.
Watoto wanapenda kucheza mpira katika uwanja wa michezo.
Children like to play ball at the playground.
Mwalimu msaidizi anamsaidia mtoto anapokosa jibu darasani.
The assistant teacher helps the child when he/she misses the answer in class.
Watoto wanapokuwa sokoni, wanapenda kununua matunda.
When they are at the market, children like to buy fruits.
Watoto wanateremka mteremko polepole.
The children are going down the slope slowly.
Mchezo wa bodi wenye kanuni rahisi unafaa kwa watoto wadogo.
A board game with simple rules is suitable for small children.
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.
Watoto wawili wanaishi kwake, lakini jioni hucheza kwetu.
Two children live at her place, but in the evening they play at our place.
Wazazi walikaa upande mmoja wa meza, na watoto walikaa upande mwingine.
The parents sat on one side of the table, and the children sat on the other side.
Watoto wanapenda kuogelea katika bwawa la kuogelea.
Children like to swim in the swimming pool.
Watoto wanakaa sawasawa mezani jioni.
The children are sitting evenly at the table in the evening.
Watoto wenyewe waliandaa meza kabla ya chakula cha jioni.
The children themselves set the table before dinner.
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.
Watoto wanapika wenyewe nyumbani jioni.
The children are cooking by themselves at home in the evening.
Watoto wanacheza mpira mtaani.
The children are playing ball in the neighborhood.
Mama anataka kununulia mtoto zawadi.
Mother wants to buy a gift for the child.
Juma anabeba mtoto mgongoni.
Juma is carrying the child on his back.
Wakati watoto walikuwa wakicheza uwanjani, mama alikuwa akipika chakula cha jioni.
While the children were playing in the field, mother was cooking dinner.
Je, watoto wangapi wataenda kwenye kambi ya muziki wikendi hii?
How many children will go to the music camp this weekend?
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.
Watoto saba wanacheza mpira uwanjani.
Seven children are playing ball on the field.
Mama anafurahia mtoto akimtembelea nyumbani.
Mother is happy when the child visits her at home.
Mtoto anaoga bafuni sasa.
The child is bathing in the bathroom now.
Watoto watakuwa wakicheza mchezo wa bodi sebuleni wakati sisi tunapika.
The children will be playing a board game in the living room while we cook.
Watoto wenyewe waliamua kuosha vyombo baada ya chakula cha jioni.
The children themselves decided to wash the dishes after dinner.
Jana jioni nilikuwa nikisoma magazeti wakati watoto walikuwa wakicheza uwanjani.
Yesterday evening I was reading newspapers while the children were playing in the field.
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”.
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.
Watoto hulia sana wakichoka, lakini leo wanacheka mezani.
Children cry a lot when they are tired, but today they are laughing at the table.
Alipofungua mlango, mtoto alikimbia kumkumbatia.
When he/she opened the door, the child ran to hug him/her.
Watoto wanapenda kutania wenzao wakati wa mapumziko.
Children like to tease their friends during break time.
Watoto bado wanacheza, ingawa jua linazama.
The children are still playing, although the sun is setting.
Watoto walikuwa wakiwafukuza bata, lakini babu aliwaambia waache.
The children were chasing the ducks, but grandfather told them to stop.
Atakapokuja mwalimu darasani, watoto watakaa kimya kimya.
When the teacher comes into the classroom, the children will sit quietly.
Watoto wanakumbatia bibi baada ya sherehe.
The children are hugging grandmother after the celebration.
Watoto waliimba wimbo mmoja wakati mwalimu akipiga kinanda taratibu.
The children sang one song while the teacher gently played the keyboard.
Mimi ninapenda kisa hiki cha mtoto na mbwa.
I like this story about the child and the dog.
Watoto wanacheza na kuimba kwa wakati mmoja.
The children are playing and singing at the same time.
Watoto wanapenda wazazi wao.
Children love their parents.
Watoto wanapenda kuona ng'ombe malishoni.
Children like to see cows at the grazing area.
Kama bei ingekuwa nafuu, mama angenunua kompyuta kwa watoto.
If the price were cheaper, mother would buy a computer for the children.
Kama watoto wangefanya mazoezi kila siku, wangekuwa na afya bora zaidi.
If children exercised every day, they would have better health.
Kama ningekuwa hakimu, ningetetea haki za watoto kwanza.
If I were a judge, I would defend children’s rights first.
Kama mzazi angeonyesha mkazo kwenye kusoma, mtoto angependa vitabu zaidi.
If a parent showed emphasis on reading, the child would like books more.
Watoto wanapenda hadithi zinazosimuliwa na bibi jioni.
Children love the stories that are told by grandmother in the evening.
Mti huu unapendwa sana na watoto, kwa sababu kivuli chake kinatumiwa kuchezea.
This tree is greatly loved by the children, because its shade is used for playing.
Mtoto anapendwa na wazazi wake.
The child is loved by his/her parents.
Watoto wanapenda kuchezea mpira nyumbani.
Children like to play with the ball at home.
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.
Wakati mwalimu anapouliza swali gumu, mtoto wa pekee wa jirani yetu hujibu kwa ujasiri.
When the teacher asks a difficult question, our neighbor’s only child answers with confidence.
Kila mtoto anapokuja kwetu, tunamhimiza aulize swali lolote bila woga.
Whenever a child comes to our place, we encourage them to ask any question without fear.
Mtoto huyu ni mwerevu.
This child is clever.
Tulipokuwa tunasoma kitabu sebuleni, watoto walikuwa wakicheza nje.
When we were reading a book in the living room, the children were playing outside.
Watoto wanacheza mpira katika uwanja wa michezo jioni.
The children are playing ball at the playground in the evening.
Watoto wengine wanapenda tenisi kuliko mpira wa miguu.
Some children like tennis more than football.
Watoto wanacheza mpira uwanjani kwa furaha.
The children are playing ball on the field happily.
Watoto wanakaa kimya kimya wanapomsikia mwalimu.
The children sit quietly when they hear the teacher.
Leo watoto wenyewe wamepanga meza na kuweka sahani zote sawasawa.
Today the children themselves have set the table and placed all the plates evenly.
Watoto, keti kwenye kochi na msibishane kuhusu mchezo sasa.
Children, sit on the sofa and don’t argue about the game now.
Mama ataamsha watoto asubuhi.
Mother will wake the children up in the morning.
Unapopiga filimbi uwanjani, watoto wanakimbia.
When you blow the whistle on the field, the children run.
Watoto wanakunywa maziwa shuleni.
The children drink milk at school.
Watoto wote wa jirani wanapenda kuja kwetu wikendi.
All of the neighbor’s children like to come to our place on weekends.
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.
Wakati wa mkutano wa familia, wazazi wote huwa wanauliza maoni ya watoto wao.
During the family meeting, all parents usually ask for their children’s opinions.
Watoto hulala mapema siku za shule, lakini wikendi hulala kuchelewa.
Children sleep early on school days, but on weekends they sleep late.
Watoto wote hucheza pamoja kwetu bila kubishana.
All the children play together at our place without arguing.
Watoto wanasikiliza kimya kimya anaposimulia hadithi.
The children listen quietly when he/she tells a story.
Mtoto alipokuwa akikohoa, daktari aliangalia ulimi wake na akamwambia apumzike.
When the child was coughing, the doctor looked at his/her tongue and told him/her to rest.
Kabla ya kulala, mtoto hunywa sharubati kidogo ili kikohozi kipungue.
Before sleeping, the child drinks a little syrup so that the cough decreases.
Dada yangu alichukua mkasi na sega kabla ya kuanza kutengeneza nywele za mtoto.
My sister took scissors and a comb before she started fixing the child’s hair.
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.
Daktari alimwambia mtoto atoe ulimi ili aangalie koo lake.
The doctor told the child to stick out his/her tongue so that he/she could look at his/her throat.
Kabla ya kulala, mtoto hunywa sharubati ya kikohozi.
Before sleeping, the child drinks cough syrup.
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.
Asubuhi, dada yangu hutumia sega na mkasi kutengeneza nywele za mtoto.
In the morning, my sister uses a comb and scissors to fix the child’s hair.
Wasiponunua shampuu leo, watoto wataosha nywele kesho asubuhi.
If they do not buy shampoo today, the children will wash their hair tomorrow morning.
Bibi anaimba wimbo ili kutuliza mtoto.
Grandmother is singing a song to calm the child.
Mtoto akipiga chafya darasani, mwalimu atamwambia afunike mdomo wake kwa kitambaa.
If the child sneezes in class, the teacher will tell him/her to cover his/her mouth with a cloth.
Watoto walikula sandwichi mbili zenye jibini, halafu wakanywa maziwa.
The children ate two sandwiches with cheese, then drank milk.
Wakiwa wamekula biskuti nyingi, watoto huanza kuomba maji.
When they have eaten many biscuits, the children begin asking for water.
Akiwa amepika pilau ya nazi, mama huwaita watoto mezani.
After cooking coconut pilau, mother usually calls the children to the table.
Wakiwa wamekula chakula cha jioni, watoto wanakaa kwenye kochi sebuleni.
When they have eaten dinner, the children sit on the sofa in the living room.
Watoto wanapenda kula zabibu na papai baada ya chakula cha mchana.
The children like to eat grapes and papaya after lunch.
Mtoto alicheza na sabuni sana mpaka povu likaenea sakafuni.
The child played with the soap so much that foam spread on the floor.
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.
Mtoto alipolia usiku, mama alimchukua na kumbembeleza mpaka akalala.
When the child cried at night, mother picked him/her up and soothed him/her until he/she slept.
Ukimwona mtoto amevaa koti zito ndani ya nyumba, mwambie alivue kabla hajapata joto sana.
If you see the child wearing a heavy coat inside the house, tell him/her to take it off before he/she gets too hot.
Mtoto alipolia, bibi aliimba wimbo wa watoto.
When the child cried, grandmother sang a children’s song.
Mama humbembeleza mtoto anapolia usiku.
Mother soothes the child when he/she cries at night.
Tukisubiri chai, watoto watacheza mchezo wa bodi sebuleni.
While we wait for tea, the children will play a board game in the living room.
Bibi humbembeleza mtoto anapolia jioni.
Grandmother soothes the child when he/she cries in the evening.
Nilipokuwa nikimenya viazi na boga, mtoto alikuwa akiniangalia jikoni.
While I was peeling potatoes and pumpkin, the child was watching me in the kitchen.
Watoto walifurahia kuchovya biskuti kwenye maziwa ya moto asubuhi.
The children enjoyed dipping biscuits into hot milk in the morning.
Baba alimkamulia mtoto chungwa moja kwa ajili ya juisi ya asubuhi.
Father squeezed one orange for the child for morning juice.
Mtoto aliegemeza shavu kwenye kiwiko chake alipokuwa akisikiliza hadithi ya bibi.
The child rested her cheek on her elbow while listening to grandmother’s story.
Nitamkamulia mtoto chungwa kabla ya chakula cha mchana.
I will squeeze an orange for the child before lunch.
Niliona chozi kwenye shavu la mtoto.
I saw a tear on the child's cheek.
Alipokuwa akisoma kitabu, mtoto alisikia kengele ya mlango.
While the child was reading a book, he/she heard the doorbell.
Mtoto anataka kumbusu bibi.
The child wants to kiss grandmother.
Mama alimkumbatia mtoto na kumbusu shavuni.
Mother hugged the child and kissed him/her on the cheek.
Mama alimwambia mtoto asikaribie jiko moto.
Mother told the child not to go near the hot stove.
Mtoto hutabasamu mama anapoingia chumbani.
The child smiles when mother enters the room.
Mtoto alilowesha kaptula yake, kwa hiyo mama aliianika nje ili kuikausha haraka.
The child got his/her shorts wet, so mother hung them outside to dry them quickly.
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.
Daktari alisema kuwa kuhara na pumu vinaweza kumchosha mtoto haraka, kwa hiyo anahitaji kupumzika.
The doctor said that diarrhea and asthma can tire a child quickly, so he/she needs to rest.
Daktari alisema ati mtoto asipokunywa maji ya kutosha, kuhara kutamchosha zaidi.
The doctor said that if the child does not drink enough water, diarrhea will tire him/her even more.
Wakiwa wamevaa sandaali na kaptula, watoto walicheza nje mpaka mama akawaita kwa chakula.
While wearing sandals and shorts, the children played outside until mother called them for food.
Mtoto ana kikohozi kidogo leo.
The child has a mild cough today.
Kawaida, watoto hukaa kimya mwalimu anapoingia darasani.
Usually, the children keep quiet when the teacher enters the classroom.
Mtoto asipokunywa maji, atasikia kiu.
If the child does not drink water, he/she will feel thirsty.
Watoto walikula sambusa mbili, halafu wakaomba wali na njegere.
The children ate two samosas, then asked for rice and peas.
Jioni, mume wa Amina husimama roshani akitazama watoto wakicheza mtaani.
In the evening, Amina’s husband usually stands on the balcony watching the children play in the neighborhood.
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.
Mwalimu anayependa watoto anafundisha kwa huruma.
The teacher who likes children teaches with compassion.
Watoto wanapenda tambi zenye pilipili hoho kidogo.
The children like noodles with a little bell pepper.
Mtoto alianza kutapika usiku, na asubuhi bado alikuwa na kuhara kidogo.
The child started vomiting at night, and in the morning still had a little diarrhea.
Asipovaa kaptula safi baada ya kuoga, mtoto atalalamika tena.
If he/she does not wear clean shorts after bathing, the child will complain again.
Mtoto anahara leo, kwa hiyo anaenda kliniki.
The child has diarrhea today, so he/she is going to the clinic.
Watoto wanapaswa kukaa mbali na moto.
Children should stay away from fire.
Mwalimu alisema watoto waanze na irabu kabla hawajajifunza konsonanti ngumu.
The teacher said the children should start with vowels before they learn difficult consonants.
Babu alitaja methali moja huku watoto wakitafuta fasili yake kwenye kamusi.
Grandfather mentioned one proverb while the children looked for its definition in the dictionary.
Watoto wanajifunza herufi A darasani.
The children are learning the letter A in the classroom.
Leo, watoto wanajifunza herufi “e” darasani.
Today, the children are learning the letter “e” in the classroom.
Makala hii inahusu afya ya watoto.
This article is about children's health.
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 mjadala wa darasani, Asha alitoa hoja nzuri kuhusu kwa nini watoto wanapaswa kusoma kila siku.
In the classroom discussion, Asha gave a good point about why children should study every day.
Mwanasayansi huyo alifurahi kuona watoto wakiuliza maswali mengi baada ya somo.
That scientist was happy to see the children asking many questions after the lesson.
Tafadhali punguza sauti ya redio, mtoto analala chumbani.
Please lower the volume of the radio; the child is sleeping in the room.
Usitumie shoka karibu na watoto wanaocheza mbele ya karakana.
Do not use the axe near the children who are playing in front of the workshop.
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.
Watoto wanaocheza mpira uwanjani wanafurahi.
The children who are playing ball in the field are happy.
Mtoto alifuta uso wake kwa kiganja baada ya kulia, lakini aliepuka kugusa kope zake.
The child wiped his/her face with the palm after crying, but avoided touching the eyelashes.
Mtoto aliogopa radi, lakini mama alimwambia ngurumo hizo haziwezi kuingia ndani ya nyumba.
The child was afraid of the lightning, but mother told him/her that that thunder could not enter the house.
Ni baada ya mawimbi kutulia ndipo watoto waliingia majini.
It was only after the waves became calm that the children entered the water.
Mama anapaka mafuta kwenye kisogo cha mtoto.
Mother is applying oil to the back of the child's neck.
Mtoto alitulia baada ya bibi kumbembeleza.
The child became calm after grandmother soothed him/her.
Wakiwa wamekula, watoto walicheza mchezo wa bodi sebuleni.
After they had eaten, the children played a board game in the living room.
Watoto wanacheza mchezo wa bodi sebuleni wakati wa mvua.
The children are playing the board game in the living room during the rain.
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.
Wimbo wa watoto utasikilizwa na wageni wote ukumbini.
The children’s song will be heard by all the guests in the hall.
Bibi alisema ati methali moja inaweza kufundisha mtoto busara kuliko hotuba ndefu.
Grandmother said that one proverb can teach a child wisdom better than a long speech.
Mtoto alizaliwa jana usiku.
The child was born last night.
Mtoto mkweli husema ukweli hata akiogopa.
An honest child tells the truth even when afraid.
Mtoto mtiifu husikiliza maelekezo ya mama yake.
An obedient child listens to his or her mother's instructions.
Mtoto jasiri haogopi kujaribu tena baada ya kosa.
A brave child is not afraid to try again after a mistake.
Mwalimu mchangamfu huwafanya watoto wafurahi kujifunza.
A cheerful teacher makes children happy to learn.
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.
Mtoto ana pumu kidogo, na jana alianza kuhara na kutapika usiku.
The child has mild asthma, and yesterday he/she started having diarrhea and vomiting at night.
Wakiwa wamevaa sandaali na kaptula, watoto wanakimbia hadi bustanini.
Wearing sandals and shorts, the children run to the garden.
Daktari alisema kuwa pumu ya mtoto si kali, lakini kuhara na kutapika vinahitaji maji mengi.
The doctor said that the child’s asthma is not severe, but diarrhea and vomiting require a lot of water.
Mtoto akianza kutapika tena, mama atampeleka famasi au kliniki mara moja.
If the child starts vomiting again, mother will take him/her to the pharmacy or clinic immediately.
Baada ya kuoga, mtoto anapenda kuvaa nguo safi.
After bathing, the child likes to get dressed in clean clothes.
Akiwa ameoga, mtoto huvaa nguo safi.
After bathing, the child puts on clean clothes.
Mtoto akianza kukohoa usiku, mama atampa sharubati ya kikohozi.
If the child starts coughing at night, mother will give him/her cough syrup.
Daktari alimwambia mtoto, “Tema mate kwenye sinki.”
The doctor told the child, “Spit the saliva into the sink.”
Leo watoto wanavaa jezi nyekundu uwanjani.
Today the children are wearing red jerseys on the field.
Katika somo la hesabu, watoto walichora mduara, mraba, na pembetatu kwenye karatasi.
In the math lesson, the children drew a circle, a square, and a triangle on paper.
Watoto waligusa nyavu za goli baada ya mazoezi, lakini mwalimu akawaambia wasiingie uwanjani tena.
The children touched the goal net after practice, but the teacher told them not to enter the field again.
Mtoto alianguka na kuumia paji la uso na paja lake wakati wa mchezo.
The child fell and hurt his/her forehead and thigh during the game.
Watoto walirudi nyumbani wakiwa na tope kwenye viatu baada ya kucheza nje.
The children came home with mud on their shoes after playing outside.
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.
Mama anapaka mafuta kwenye paji la uso la mtoto.
Mother is applying oil to the child's forehead.
Mtoto anaogopa mdudu huyo.
The child is afraid of that insect.
Mama aliuliza watoto walipo jana usiku.
Mother asked where the children were last night.
Baada ya kwaya ya watoto kuimba wimbo mpya, watu walipiga makofi kwa shangwe.
After the children's choir sang a new song, the people clapped with cheers.
Daktari atampima mtoto kabla ya kumpa dawa.
The doctor will check the child before giving him/her medicine.
Baada ya kuanguka, muuguzi aliweka plasta kwenye paji la uso la mtoto.
After falling, the nurse put a plaster on the child’s forehead.
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.
Watoto hawapaswi kukimbia kwenye korido wakiwa wamevaa sandaali.
Children should not run in the corridor while wearing sandals.
Mtoto mtulivu husikiliza hadithi ya bibi kwa makini.
A calm child listens carefully to grandmother’s story.
Mtoto mvivu hapendi kusoma asubuhi.
A lazy child does not like to study in the morning.
Urafiki kati ya watoto unaleta furaha nyumbani.
Friendship between children brings happiness at home.
Mtoto alitikisa chupa ya juisi kabla ya kuimimina kwenye glasi.
The child shook the juice bottle before pouring it into the glass.
Mtu mkarimu hushiriki chakula chake, na mtoto mtiifu husikiliza maelekezo ya wazazi.
A generous person shares their food, and an obedient child listens to parents’ instructions.
Jiko likiwa moto, mtoto asikaribie.
If the stove is hot, the child should not go near it.
Rahma aliwapa watoto peremende mbili walipomaliza kusoma.
Rahma gave the children two candies when they finished studying.
Mtoto amesema ameshiba, kwa hiyo hataki biskuti tena.
The child said he/she is full, so he/she does not want biscuits again.
Baada ya sala, imamu aliwasalimia watoto kwa upole.
After the prayer, the imam greeted the children gently.
Leo asubuhi, mama ametengeneza omeleti, na mtoto anauliza kama atapata peremende baadaye.
This morning, mother has made an omelet, and the child is asking whether he/she will get candy later.
Ningependa kula omeleti nyingine, lakini mtoto anangoja peremende baada ya chai.
I would like to eat another omelet, but the child is waiting for candy after tea.
Akiwa ameagiza pizza, baba aligawanya burger moja kwa watoto wawili.
After ordering a pizza, father divided one burger between two children.
Wakiwa wamekata tango na tikitimaji, watoto walipeleka sinia mezani.
After cutting cucumber and watermelon, the children carried the tray to the table.
Ukikata papai na kuweka zabibu pembeni, watoto watafurahi baada ya chakula.
If you cut the papaya and put the grapes on the side, the children will be happy after the meal.
Watoto wanasoma kitabu wakisubiri chakula cha jioni.
The children are reading a book while they wait for dinner.
Mama amesema dua ya asubuhi humtuliza mtoto.
Mother said the morning prayer calms the child.
Baada ya sala, watoto walitoa sadaka pamoja na wazazi wao.
After the prayer, the children gave an offering together with their parents.
Wazazi wanawatakia watoto wao baraka na amani.
Parents wish their children blessings and peace.
Mtoto alikuwa dhaifu baada ya homa, lakini sasa anakula vizuri.
The child was weak after the fever, but now he/she is eating well.
Watoto huomba dua kabla ya kulala.
The children say a prayer before sleeping.
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.
Watoto walifurahi kumwona rubani akitabasamu kabla ya safari.
The children were happy to see the pilot smiling before the journey.
Usiku, mtoto anavaa pijama safi kabla ya kulala.
At night, the child wears clean pajamas before sleeping.
Watoto wanacheza katika ua wakati mama anapika chakula.
The children are playing in the yard while mother is cooking food.
Kasisi mwanamke wa kanisa letu aliwasalimia watoto baada ya ibada ya asubuhi.
The female priest of our church greeted the children after the morning service.
Baada ya ibada, kasisi huyo alizungumza na mhubiri huyo kuhusu shule ya watoto.
After the service, that priest spoke with that preacher about the children’s school.
Mtoto huyo alitumia ukanushi vibaya, lakini mwalimu alimsaidia kurekebisha sentensi.
That child used negation badly, but the teacher helped him or her correct the sentence.
Tafadhali usitumie sauti kali unapozungumza na mtoto.
Please do not use a harsh voice when you speak to the child.
Tafadhali, usiseme kwa sauti kubwa; mtoto analala chumbani.
Please, do not speak loudly; the child is sleeping in the room.
Rahma alinunua mtindi kwa ajili ya mtoto, kisha akaweka chupa ndani ya jokofu.
Rahma bought yogurt for the child, then put the bottle inside the refrigerator.
Jana usiku, mtoto aliificha rimoti karibu na biskuti, ndiyo maana hatukuiona mara moja.
Last night, the child hid the remote near the biscuits, which is why we did not see it immediately.
Baada ya kuangalia menyu, Rahma alisema angependelea dengu kuliko chipsi, ingawa watoto walitaka sandwichi.
After looking at the menu, Rahma said she would prefer lentils to fries, although the children wanted sandwiches.
Kulea watoto kunahitaji subira na upendo.
Raising children requires patience and love.
Watoto wanasaidia kulisha kuku kila asubuhi.
The children help feed the chickens every morning.
Mtoto alichukua ganda la yai na kulitupa kwenye taka.
The child picked up the eggshell and threw it in the trash.
Mtoto anasoma kitabu akisubiri mama.
The child is reading a book while waiting for mother.
Mbwa wetu hutikisa mkia wake watoto wanaporudi nyumbani.
Our dog wags its tail when the children come home.
Watoto wanaimba kwa furaha nyumbani.
The children are singing happily at home.
Nitamwita daktari ambaye anasaidia watoto.
I will call the doctor who helps children.
Tafadhali angalia pindo la suruali ya mtoto kabla hajaenda shuleni.
Please check the hem of the child’s trousers before he/she goes to school.
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.
Mama anawaandalia watoto chakula cha jioni.
Mother is preparing dinner for the children.
Usipige honi karibu na shule wakati watoto wanatoka.
Do not honk near the school when the children are leaving.
Baada ya shule, watoto waligawana burger moja na bakuli la kachumbari.
After school, the children shared one burger and a bowl of kachumbari.
Mtoto anakula papai kana kwamba hajawahi kula tunda hilo kabla.
The child is eating papaya as if he/she has never eaten that fruit before.
Mtoto hutafuna karanga polepole.
The child chews peanuts slowly.
Watoto wana njaa baada ya kucheza mpira uwanjani.
The children are hungry after playing ball in the field.
Watoto wakigombana, mama huwasaidia kupatana.
When the children quarrel, mother helps them make up.
Watoto huchangamka wanapoenda uwanjani jioni.
The children become lively when they go to the field in the evening.
Mama anapika chai; vilevile anatayarisha mkate kwa watoto.
Mother is making tea; likewise she is preparing bread for the children.
Watoto wakigombana, baba huwasikiliza kwanza.
When the children quarrel, father listens to them first.
Wanapoenda sokoni, hununua papai na zabibu kwa ajili ya watoto.
When they go to the market, they buy papaya and grapes for the children.
Ni vizuri tusigombane mbele ya watoto.
It is good that we do not argue in front of the children.
Mama na mlezi walienda kliniki ya uzazi kwa uchunguzi wa mtoto.
Mother and the caregiver went to the maternity clinic for the baby's checkup.
Kisima hiki ni kirefu sana, kwa hiyo watoto wasikaribie.
This well is very deep, so the children should not go near it.
Mama anampa mtoto chuchu kabla ya kulala.
Mother gives the child a pacifier before sleeping.
Kesho asubuhi, mama atampeleka mtoto kliniki kwa uchunguzi.
Tomorrow morning, mother will take the child to the clinic for a checkup.
Mama ametengeneza omeleti, na mtoto anauliza kama atapata peremende baadaye.
Mother has made an omelet, and the child is asking whether he or she will get candy later.
Watoto wanapenda zabibu, lakini papai bado ni bichi.
The children like grapes, but the papaya is still unripe.
Wakiwa wamekula uduvi, watoto walitaka chai nyingine yenye iliki.
After eating shrimp, the children wanted another tea with cardamom.
Watoto waliona kijito kidogo karibu na shamba.
The children saw a small stream near the farm.
Watoto walifurahi kumwona twiga akila majani.
The children were happy to see the giraffe eating leaves.
Mamba huyu ni hatari kwa watoto.
This crocodile is dangerous for children.
Mtoto alicheka alipomwona nyani akiruka kwenye tawi.
The child laughed when he/she saw the monkey jumping on the branch.
Mtoto alitaka kumshika kobe, lakini mama akasema hapana.
The child wanted to touch the tortoise, but mother said no.
Mtoto anaruka uwanjani kwa furaha.
The child is jumping happily in the field.
Watoto wanacheza kwenye theluji.
The children are playing in the snow.
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