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Sisi tunavaa mavazi mazuri wakati wa sherehe.
We wear beautiful clothes during celebrations.
Wimbo wa mtoto ni mzuri.
The child's song is nice.
Je, unajua kuogelea baharini wakati wa mchana, au unaogopa maji mengi?
Do you know how to swim in the ocean during the afternoon, or are you afraid of a lot of water?
Mwisho wa wiki hii, baba ataingia shamba, ambako mboga nyingi zinakuzwa.
At the end of this week, father will enter the farm, where many vegetables are grown.
Baba atakuja mwisho wa wiki.
Father will come at the end of the week.
Mimi ninasikia wimbo wa mtoto asubuhi.
I hear the child's song in the morning.
Mtihani huu unategemea sana uelewa wetu wa masomo ya awali.
This exam depends heavily on our understanding of previous subjects.
Mama ameamua kualika jirani zetu ili kuzungumza juu ya mpango wa usafi.
Mother has decided to invite our neighbors to talk about the cleaning plan.
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.
Usafiri wa umma husadia kupunguza gharama za safari yetu.
Public transportation helps reduce the cost of our trip.
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.
Mgongo wa baba uliumia jana, kwa hiyo anatakiwa kupumzika nyumbani leo.
Father’s back was hurt yesterday, so he is required to rest at home today.
Mama anataka kununua jembe jipya kabla ya msimu wa kilimo, ili aweze kulima shamba vizuri.
Mother wants to buy a new hoe before the farming season, so that she can cultivate the farm well.
Mimi napenda msimu wa mvua.
I like the rainy season.
Baada ya semina, tutakuwa na kongamano la walimu na wazazi kujadili mustakabali wa elimu.
After the seminar, we will have a conference of teachers and parents to discuss the future of education.
Dereva wa basi atatusafirisha hadi sinema leo usiku, tukimaliza kazi zetu.
The bus driver will transport us to the cinema tonight, after we finish our work.
Tunatumia unga huu wa ngano kutengeneza chapati.
We use this wheat flour to make chapati.
Mimi ninahitaji muda kamili wa mkutano wetu ili niweze kupanga ratiba.
I need the exact time of our meeting so that I can plan the schedule.
Mama ana mkono imara anapokanda unga wa chapati.
Mother has a strong arm when kneading chapati dough.
Niambie ukweli, je, umepata muda wa kujifunza leo?
Tell me the truth, have you found time to study today?
Wateja hupenda bidhaa bora sokoni, hasa pale wanapohitaji usalama wa afya.
Customers like quality goods at the market, especially when they need health safety.
Vifaa hivi vimeharibika, hivyo tunapaswa kugeuza mpango wetu wa kuwasilisha ripoti leo.
These tools are broken, so we must change our plan to present the report today.
Usisahau kugeuza upande wa karatasi hiyo, ili usome maelekezo yaliyoandikwa nyuma.
Do not forget to turn over that paper so that you read the instructions written on the back.
Mimi na Juma tunatembea upande wa barabara.
Juma and I are walking on the side of the road.
Serikali imetoa uwezekano wa kupanua shule zetu kwa kasi kubwa.
The government has provided the possibility to expand our schools rapidly.
Serikali pia inatengeneza uwezekano wa kuongeza vituo vya afya karibu na mpaka wetu.
The government is also creating the possibility of adding health centers near our border.
Nimeomba ushauri wa kiongozi juu ya jinsi ya kuanzisha biashara ndogo.
I have asked the leader for advice on how to start a small business.
Wakati wa mazungumzo yetu, niliona kioo kikubwa ninachokiabudu kwa urembo wake.
During our conversation, I saw a large mirror that I admire for its beauty.
Mimi ninashangaa na ukubwa wa nyumba yangu.
I am amazed by the size of my house.
Ukubwa wa nyumba yangu ni muhimu.
The size of my house is important.
Asha anaugua ugonjwa wa homa, lakini anatarajia kupona haraka.
Asha is suffering from a fever disease, but she expects to recover quickly.
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.
Katika mchakato wa kujifunza Kiswahili, kila siku unahitaji kufanya mazoezi.
In the process of learning Swahili, you need to practice every day.
Serikali imeahidi kuleta miradi mipya kwa ustawi wa wananchi.
The government has promised to bring new projects for the prosperity of the citizens.
Uaminifu ni msingi mzuri wa urafiki na familia.
Honesty is a good foundation for friendship and family.
Utamaduni wa shule ni muhimu.
The culture of the school is important.
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.
Nafikiri kuna pendekezo zuri la kuongeza muda wa kujifunza kabla ya mtihani.
I think there is a good suggestion to add study time before the exam.
Baba aliunga mkono pendekezo hilo kwa sababu anaona uhitaji mkubwa wa muda wa mazoezi.
Father supported that suggestion because he sees a big need for practice time.
Chumba chenye madirisha makubwa kinapendeza zaidi kwa mwanga wa asubuhi.
A room that has large windows looks more attractive in the morning light.
Mimi ninaona uhitaji wa kuandika orodha ya mahitaji kabla ya kwenda dukani.
I see the need to write a list of requirements before going to the shop.
Bustani yenye maua mekundu hupendeza sana wakati wa jioni.
A garden that has red flowers is very appealing in the evening.
Mimi nina uhitaji wa kupumzika.
I have a need to rest.
Tafadhali usitusukume kuondoka mapema, tunahitaji muda wa kuandaa pakiti za zawadi.
Please do not push us to leave early—we need time to prepare the gift packets.
Mama anapenda kuonyesha ukarimu kwa kujitolea kupika chakula kwa marafiki wakati wa sherehe.
Mother likes to show generosity by volunteering to cook food for friends during celebrations.
Tulipofika ghorofani, tuliangalia namna utawala wa shule unavyosimamia mpangilio wa vyumba.
When we reached the upper floor, we looked at how the school administration manages the arrangement of rooms.
Mara nyingi, kusoma chuo kikuu huongeza akili na uwezo wa kudhibiti changamoto za kimaisha.
Often, attending university increases the mind’s capacity and the ability to control life’s challenges.
Mpangilio wa darasa ni mzuri.
The classroom arrangement is good.
Mkuu wa shule anapenda maelewano kati ya walimu na wanafunzi.
The head of the school likes understanding between teachers and students.
Anaonyesha ustadi mkubwa anapocheza mpira wa mikono.
He/She shows great skill when playing handball.
Bila ustadi wa kupika, unaweza kuharibu chakula sokoni.
Without cooking skill, you can ruin food at the market.
Tunafurahia uhuru wetu wa kusafiri, inapowezekana tunazuru miji mingi.
We enjoy our freedom to travel; whenever possible, we visit many towns.
Bila uhuru wa kutoa maoni, jamii inaweza kukosa ubunifu.
Without freedom of expression, the community may lack creativity.
Unapofuata mwongozo wa maadili, unaepuka makosa mengi maishani.
When you follow a guide of ethics, you avoid many mistakes in life.
Mkuu wa shule yupo darasani.
The head of the school is in the classroom.
Yeye anachukua dawa wakati wa ugonjwa.
He takes medicine when ill.
Mwalimu anasisitiza umuhimu wa kujifunza.
The teacher emphasizes the importance of learning.
Umuhimu wa kusoma ni mkubwa.
The importance of reading is great.
Kiumbe kingine kimesumbua utulivu wa wanyama mesheni, na sasa wameshtuka kama kimbunga kimepita.
Another creature disturbed the animals’ calm at the mission, and now they are startled as if a storm passed by.
Wakazi wa pwani wanasema kimbunga kikubwa kitatokea kesho, hivyo wanahitaji kujiandaa mapema.
Coastal residents say a big storm will happen tomorrow, so they need to prepare early.
Mti huu una shina nene, ambalo linaweza kuhimili upepo mkali msimu huu wa mvua.
This tree has a thick trunk, which can withstand strong wind this rainy season.
Huyu nyoka si baya, lakini msimshike bila barakoa kama bado hamjapata uhakika wa usalama wake.
This snake is not bad, but do not hold it without a mask if you are not yet sure of its safety.
Mifugo hiyo inahitaji maji safi kila siku, hasa wakati wa joto kali.
That livestock requires clean water every day, especially during extreme heat.
Usikate limau hilo sasa hivi, tungoje mpaka tukate chungwa na nanasi pia, ili tuwe na mchanganyiko wa ladha.
Do not cut that lemon right now, let’s wait until we cut the orange and the pineapple as well, so that we have a mix of flavors.
Mwalimu anasisitiza umuhimu wa kusoma kitabu kila siku.
The teacher insists on the importance of reading a book every day.
Ningependa kuokota mawe madogo ili tucheze mchezo wa kurusha.
I would like to pick up small stones so that we can play the throwing game.
Mwalimu anabandika matangazo mapya kwenye ubao wa shule.
The teacher is sticking new notices on the school’s board.
Tumeamua kubadilishana zawadi ndogo wakati wa sherehe yetu.
We decided to exchange small gifts during our celebration.
Mwalimu anasisitiza umuhimu wa kufanya mazoezi ya nyumbani kila siku.
The teacher emphasizes the importance of doing homework exercises daily.
Choo chetu kipo upande wa kulia wa nyumba, karibu na bafu.
Our toilet is on the right side of the house, near the bathroom.
Walimu wa chekechea hufundisha herufi kwa nyimbo za furaha.
Kindergarten teachers teach letters with joyful songs.
Balozi wa nchi jirani alizuru chekechea na kutoa vitabu.
The ambassador of a neighbouring country visited the kindergarten and donated books.
Kwenye kituo cha basi kulikuwa na msururu mrefu wa abiria.
At the bus station there was a long queue of passengers.
Ukifika mapema, utaepuka msururu huo wa jioni.
If you arrive early, you will avoid that evening queue.
Mfuko wa plastiki uko mezani.
The plastic bag is on the table.
Mimi sitaingia uwanja wa ndege bila pasipoti.
I will not enter the airport without a passport.
Ninapenda kusikiliza muziki wa redio wakati ninapika.
I like to listen to radio music while I cook.
Ngoma ni sehemu ya utamaduni wetu wa kila siku.
Drumming is part of our everyday culture.
Kiwanja chetu kipya cha michezo kiko umbali wa kilomita mbili tu kutoka hapa.
Our new sports field is only two kilometres from here.
Nilipokea cheti baada ya mtihani wa kwanza.
I received a certificate after the first exam.
Baba alinunua ufagio mpya wa plastiki.
Father bought a new plastic broom.
Baada ya tamasha, takataka zote zitaondolewa na vijana wa shirikisho.
After the event, all the trash will be removed by the youths of the federation.
Watalii wengi wamevutiwa na muziki wa kwaya ya watoto.
Many tourists have been attracted by the music of the children’s choir.
Kesho asubuhi, watalii hao wataongozwa na mlinzi mpaka ukumbi wa filamu.
Tomorrow morning, those tourists will be guided by a guard to the film hall.
Ikiwa kodi haitalipwa tena, barua ya onyo itaandikwa na mlinzi wa jengo.
If the rent is not paid again, a warning letter will be written by the building guard.
Juma atakaa kwenye dawati hilo wakati wa chemsha-bongo.
Juma will sit at that desk during the brain-teaser game.
Chemsha-bongo ngumu imeandaliwa na mwalimu wetu wa hesabu.
A difficult puzzle has been prepared by our mathematics teacher.
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