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Learn Hardcore Swahili: lakini - but

Hardcore Swahili
/Lesson 3
/lakini

lakini

Word

lakini

Meaning

but

Part of speech

conjunction

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Swahili

Lesson

Usages of lakini

Jua linawaka sana mchana, lakini sipendi kutumia mwavuli sasa.

The sun is shining a lot in the afternoon, but I do not like to use an umbrella right now.

Ninapenda paka wangu, lakini paka huyo anapenda kulala katikati ya kitanda.

I like my cat, but that cat likes to sleep in the middle of the bed.

Wao wanapumzika karibu na bahari, lakini mimi ninapenda kuogelea.

They are resting near the ocean, but I like to swim.

Dada anakaa mbali kidogo, lakini tutatembea kwenda kumtembelea.

Sister lives a bit far, but we will walk to visit her.

Nataka kupumzika kidogo leo, lakini kaka anasema ni muhimu kuandaa chakula mapema.

I want to rest a bit today, but brother says it is important to prepare food early.

Kweli napenda kuogelea baharini, lakini sijui kama leo nitapata muda.

I truly like to swim in the ocean, but I don’t know if I will get time today.

Hoteli hii inauza kahawa na mkate, lakini haikuhudumia vitafunio jana usiku.

This hotel sells coffee and bread, but it did not serve snacks last night.

Nimesoma gazeti jipya leo, lakini sijaona habari za kusafiri.

I have read the new newspaper today, but I have not seen travel news.

Ninapendelea kusoma vitabu jioni, lakini kaka yangu anasoma taratibu asubuhi.

I prefer to read books in the evening, but my brother reads slowly in the morning.

Kaka yetu alijifunza kuendesha pikipiki mwezi uliopita, lakini anataka pia kuendesha gari.

Our brother learned to drive a motorcycle last month, but he also wants to drive a car.

Hili ni jaribio la pili, lakini nina hamu kubwa ya kufanikiwa.

This is the second attempt, but I have a great desire to succeed.

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.

Miguu yangu ina maumivu kidogo, lakini bado ninaweza kupumua vizuri ninaposhikilia reli ya basi.

My legs have a bit of pain, but I can still breathe well when I hold onto the bus railing.

Mimi pia nilienda chumba cha kulala kumtazama, lakini aliniambia anataka kupumua kimya kimya.

I also went to the bedroom to look at her, but she told me she wants to breathe quietly.

Mbwa wangu ni mdogo, lakini mwingine ni mkubwa.

My dog is small, but the other is big.

Niliichemsha chai ndani ya birika hilo, lakini nilikosa kupasha moto maziwa kwa wakati.

I boiled the tea in that teapot, but I failed to heat the milk in time.

Wakati mwingine, tunacheka mpaka kicheko kinatuletea machozi, lakini hatutaki kulia kwa huzuni.

Sometimes, we laugh until laughter brings us tears, but we do not want to cry out of sadness.

Leo ni siku yangu ya nne ya mazoezi, lakini bado najisikia mwenye nguvu.

Today is my fourth day of exercise, but I still feel strong.

Dereva yule alipata ajali ndogo jana, lakini sasa yuko salama.

That driver had a small accident yesterday, but now he is safe.

Tatizo ni kubwa, lakini lina suluhisho.

The problem is big, but it has a solution.

Shule ya sekondari yetu imepata vifaa vipya, lakini baadhi vimeharibika kabla hatujaanza kuvitumia.

Our secondary school has received new equipment, but some got broken before we started using them.

Huyu ni mpishi mzuri, lakini kifaa chake cha kupikia kimeharibika, hivyo ana wasiwasi kubomoa jiko lake lote.

This is a good cook, but his cooking tool is broken, so he is worried about demolishing his entire stove.

Kaka yangu alipaswa kuingiza makaratasi kwenye faili, lakini amesahau kutia baadhi ya nyaraka muhimu.

My brother was supposed to insert papers into a file, but he forgot to put in some important documents.

Tulijaribu kubeba kuni nyingi, lakini mvua ilinyesha na zikaanza kuharibika.

We tried to carry a lot of firewood, but it rained and they began to spoil.

Mama anapenda amani, lakini mimi sipendi mgogoro.

Mother likes peace, but I do not like conflict.

Asha anaugua ugonjwa wa homa, lakini anatarajia kupona haraka.

Asha is suffering from a fever disease, but she expects to recover quickly.

Watoto walifikiria kutoroka mwalimu, lakini waligundua si busara.

The children thought of escaping from the teacher, but they realized it was not wise.

Nataka uinue ndoo hii ya maji, lakini kuwa mwangalifu ili maji yasimwagike.

I want you to lift this bucket of water, but be careful it does not spill.

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.

Mimi ninataka kununua shati, lakini bei yake ni ghali sana.

I want to buy a shirt, but its price is very expensive.

Mimi ni chipukizi katika somo la falsafa, lakini ninatumia juhudi kubwa kuyafahamu mawazo magumu.

I am a beginner in philosophy, but I am putting in a lot of effort to understand the complex ideas.

Falsafa inahitaji akili pana, lakini juhudi kidogo kila siku zitatuletea matokeo mazuri.

Philosophy requires a broad mind, but a little effort each day will bring us good results.

Nilijikata kidole nilipokuwa nikikata mboga, lakini mama alinisaidia haraka.

I cut my finger while cutting vegetables, but mother helped me quickly.

Kauli ya kiongozi huyo iliwashtua wengi, lakini ilihimiza uadilifu katika serikali.

That leader’s statement shocked many, but it encouraged integrity in the government.

Mimi ninapenda kunywa maji yaliyochanganywa na limau, lakini kaka yangu anapenda juisi ya chungwa.

I like to drink water mixed with lemon, but my brother likes orange juice.

Nyoka mkubwa alipita karibu na zizi la mifugo yetu, lakini baba alimfukuza haraka.

A large snake passed near our livestock pen, but father chased it away quickly.

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.

Nilijaribu kusoma vitabu viwili kwa siku, lakini nikachoka sana.

I tried to read two books per day, but I became very tired.

Mimi ninajaribu kujikwamua kutoka madeni makubwa, lakini marafiki wananisaidia kila siku.

I am trying to free myself from large debts, but my friends help me every day.

Ningeongeza maharagwe zaidi, lakini sufuria ilikuwa imejaa.

I would have added more beans, but the pot was full.

Upepo unavuma barabarani, lakini watu wanunua mkate dukani.

The wind is blowing on the road, but people are buying bread at the shop.

Nilikuona jana kituoni, lakini hukunitambua.

I saw you at the station yesterday, but you didn’t recognise me.

Barabara kuu imejaa magari, lakini pindi trafiki itakapopungua tutasafirisha saruji.

The main road is full of cars, but as soon as the traffic decreases we will transport the cement.

Kibodi yangu ni tulivu, lakini kipanya cha Juma kina kelele.

My keyboard is quiet, but Juma’s mouse is noisy.

Nilikuwa nimekosea ishara kwenye ramani, lakini sasa nimezisahihisha.

I had gotten the symbols on the map wrong, but now I have corrected them.

Kwa bahati mbaya, mfuko wa Juma ulilowa, lakini karatasi za Asha zilibaki salama.

Unfortunately, Juma’s bag got wet, but Asha’s papers remained safe.

Mwanamume huyu ni mtu mzima, lakini ana hofu kidogo kabla ya matokeo.

This man is an adult, but he has a little fear before the results.

Blanketi la mtoto ni jepesi, lakini linampa joto vizuri.

The child’s blanket is light, but it gives her warmth well.

Sijawahi kuonja pilau ya nazi, lakini leo nitajaribu.

I have never tasted coconut pilau, but today I will try.

Siri moja ndogo ni kwamba Asha huimba usiku, lakini hajawahi kuonyesha sauti yake hadharani.

One small secret is that Asha sings at night, but she has never shown her voice in public.

Hadi sasa sijawahi kula pilau ya nazi ya Amina, lakini nangoja kujaribu.

Until now I have never eaten Amina’s coconut pilau, but I am waiting to try it.

Kwa sasa, sisi wawili tunasoma pamoja sebuleni, lakini baadaye nitamalizia kazi peke yangu chumbani.

For now, the two of us are studying together in the living room, but later I will finish the work by myself in the bedroom.

Bibi yangu ana umri mkubwa, lakini bado anapenda kujifunza maneno mapya ya Kiswahili.

My grandmother is of advanced age, but she still likes to learn new Swahili words.

Mimi na Asha mara nyingi tunasoma pamoja, lakini wakati mwingine kila mmoja husoma peke yake.

Asha and I often study together, but sometimes each of us studies alone.

Ndugu zangu wanaishi mbali, lakini tunazungumza mara kwa mara kwa simu janja.

My relatives live far away, but we talk often by smartphone.

Tunapotembelea maktaba, kaka yangu huchukua vitabu virefu, lakini mimi huchagua vitabu vifupi.

When we visit the library, my brother takes long books, but I choose short books.

Dada yangu anachagua kusoma fizikia, lakini mimi nachagua kusoma uandishi wa habari.

My sister chooses to study physics, but I choose to study journalism.

Mtoto alianguka na kugonga goti lake, lakini sasa anatembea tena.

The child fell and hit her knee, but now she is walking again.

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.

Rahma hupiga simu kwa bibi yake mara chache, lakini kila simu huwa ndefu sana.

Rahma calls her grandmother rarely, but each call is very long.

Kocha mpya ni mpole, lakini anasisitiza nidhamu wakati wa mazoezi.

The new coach is gentle, but he insists on discipline during practice.

Watoto wawili wanaishi kwake, lakini jioni hucheza kwetu.

Two children live at her place, but in the evening they play at our place.

Mkoba wa mgongoni unaonekana mzito, lakini yeye anaupenda sana.

The backpack looks heavy, but she likes it very much.

Nyumba yenyewe ni ndogo, lakini bustani yake ni kubwa.

The house itself is small, but its garden is big.

Nilikuwa nikifikiria kukupigia simu, lakini ukaja kwangu ghafla.

I was thinking of calling you, but you came to my place suddenly.

Kesho tutakuwa tukirudia msamiati ule ule, lakini tutatunga sentensi tofauti.

Tomorrow we will be reviewing the same vocabulary, but we will create different sentences.

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.

Watoto hulia sana wakichoka, lakini leo wanacheka mezani.

Children cry a lot when they are tired, but today they are laughing at the table.

Kaka huvaa shati la mikono mirefu kazini, lakini nyumbani huvaa fulana tu.

Brother wears a long-sleeved shirt at work, but at home he wears only a T-shirt.

Ninyi huchelewa darasani mara chache, lakini leo mmewahi sana.

You (plural) are rarely late to class, but today you have arrived very early.

Watoto walikuwa wakiwafukuza bata, lakini babu aliwaambia waache.

The children were chasing the ducks, but grandfather told them to stop.

Ningependa kusoma uhandisi, lakini ada ya chuo ni kubwa sana.

I would like to study engineering, but the college fees are very high.

Dada yako hupenda mpira wa wavu, lakini kaka wako hucheza tenisi na marafiki.

Your sister usually likes volleyball, but your brother plays tennis with friends.

Juma ni mcheshi, lakini wakati wa mtihani huwa mtulivu kabisa.

Juma is cheerful, but during the exam he is completely calm.

Mama yangu ni mchapakazi, lakini bado anapata muda wa kupumzika nyumbani.

My mother is hard-working, but she still gets time to rest at home.

Mwanafunzi huyu ni mvivu nyumbani, lakini mchapakazi shuleni.

This student is lazy at home, but hard-working at school.

Leo jogoo amekaa kimya, lakini ndege wadogo wanaimba juu ya paa letu.

Today the rooster is quiet, but small birds are singing on our roof.

Kipindi hiki ni ngumu, lakini sisi hatutakata tamaa.

This period is difficult, but we will not give up.

Watoto hulala mapema siku za shule, lakini wikendi hulala kuchelewa.

Children sleep early on school days, but on weekends they sleep late.

Kaka yangu hucheza tenisi, lakini mimi hupenda mpira wa kikapu zaidi.

My brother plays tennis, but I like basketball more.

Jana sikuwa na mafua, lakini leo nina kikohozi kidogo na ninapiga chafya mara kwa mara.

I didn’t have a cold yesterday, but today I have a little cough and I am sneezing from time to time.

Tulipofika dukani, hawakuwa na ofa tena, lakini keshia alisema kutakuwa na ofa nyingine kesho.

When we arrived at the shop, they no longer had the special offer, but the cashier said there would be another offer tomorrow.

Maktaba iko mbali, lakini tutakwenda kwa miguu.

The library is far, but we will go on foot.

Krimu hii ni nzuri, lakini dada yangu anapendelea losheni kwa sababu ni nyepesi.

This cream is good, but my sister prefers lotion because it is light.

Nilipokuwa mdogo, niliogopa wembe na mkasi, lakini sasa ninajua kuvitumia kwa uangalifu.

When I was young, I was afraid of razors and scissors, but now I know how to use them carefully.

Kaka yangu anapika kunde leo, lakini mimi ninapendelea dengu.

My brother is cooking beans today, but I prefer lentils.

Asha alipaka jamu juu ya tosti, lakini Juma alipendelea asali.

Asha spread jam on the toast, but Juma preferred honey.

Globu hii mpya iko mezani, lakini dira ya zamani iko ndani ya kabati.

This new globe is on the table, but the old compass is inside the cupboard.

Jana tulikula mihogo ya kuchemsha na mchicha, lakini leo tutapika mchele.

Yesterday we ate boiled cassava and spinach, but today we will cook rice.

Rahma aliweka rimoti ndani ya droo, lakini Juma hakujua ilipo.

Rahma put the remote in the drawer, but Juma did not know where it was.

Rahma anapenda biringanya vya kukaanga, lakini dada yake anapendelea uyoga.

Rahma likes fried eggplant, but her sister prefers mushrooms.

Februari mwaka huu ni mfupi, lakini Machi itakuwa na kazi nyingi shuleni.

February this year is short, but March will have a lot of work at school.

Agosti mwaka jana tulikaa nyumbani, lakini Septemba tulianza safari ndefu.

In August last year we stayed at home, but in September we began a long journey.

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

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

Hereni za Asha zilipotea jana, lakini tai ya kaka yake bado iko kabatini.

Asha’s earrings got lost yesterday, but her brother’s tie is still in the cupboard.

Bibi anapenda kupika dagaa kwa nyanya, lakini mimi napenda kula korosho kama vitafunio.

Grandmother likes to cook small fish with tomatoes, but I like to eat cashew nuts as snacks.

Mhasibu ametuma ankara kwa barua pepe, lakini mteja bado hajailipa.

The accountant has sent the invoice by email, but the customer has not paid it yet.

Dada yangu huvaa blauzi nyeupe na sandaali, lakini kaka yake hupendelea kaptula nyumbani.

My sister usually wears a white blouse and sandals, but her brother prefers shorts at home.

Nilisikia kizunguzungu niliposimama haraka, lakini baada ya kunywa maji nilijisikia vizuri tena.

I felt dizzy when I stood up quickly, but after drinking water I felt fine again.

Mwezi wa Juni ulikuwa na mvua nyingi, lakini Julai ulileta baridi kali zaidi asubuhi.

The month of June had a lot of rain, but July brought even colder mornings.

Stuli hii imo jikoni, lakini kiti kikubwa kiko sebuleni.

This stool is in the kitchen, but the big chair is in the living room.

Kiyoyozi kipo chumbani, lakini miwani yangu imo kwenye droo.

The air conditioner is in the room, but my glasses are in the drawer.

Mume wa shangazi anapenda mishikaki, lakini yeye hapendi vyakula vya kukaanga sana.

Aunt’s husband likes skewers, but he does not like fried foods very much.

Bibi anapenda kusaga iliki kwa mkono, lakini mimi napendelea kutumia blenda.

Grandmother likes to grind cardamom by hand, but I prefer to use a blender.

Wanafunzi wamo darasani, lakini mwalimu yumo ofisini bado.

The students are in the classroom, but the teacher is still in the office.

Kopo la kahawa limo kabatini, lakini sukari imo kwenye kopo jingine.

The coffee tin is in the cupboard, but the sugar is in another tin.

Kizunguzungu kilianza baada ya kusimama haraka, lakini sasa kimepungua.

The dizziness started after standing up quickly, but now it has decreased.

Daktari alisema pumu yake si kali, lakini koo lake linahitaji kupumzika.

The doctor said his/her asthma is not severe, but his/her throat needs rest.

Mteja anaweza kulipa kwa hundi, lakini kwanza anataka kuona ankara.

The customer can pay by cheque, but first he/she wants to see the invoice.

Mimi ninatoka kijijini, lakini sasa ninaishi mjini.

I come from the village, but now I live in town.

Asha aliweka koma baada ya jina la mama, lakini akasahau nukta ya mwisho.

Asha put a comma after mother’s name, but she forgot the final period.

Juma alijua kinyume cha “baridi”, lakini hakujua kisawe cha “haraka”.

Juma knew the opposite of “cold,” but he did not know a synonym of “quick.”

“A” na “e” ni irabu, lakini “m” na “t” ni konsonanti.

“A” and “e” are vowels, but “m” and “t” are consonants.

Leo tulijifunza nahau mpya, lakini fasili yake ilikuwa ngumu kidogo.

Today we learned a new idiom, but its definition was a little difficult.

Matamshi ya neno hilo yalikuwa rahisi, lakini lafudhi ya mgeni ilikuwa tofauti kidogo.

The pronunciation of that word was easy, but the visitor’s accent was a little different.

Baadaye yule mchuuzi alinipa stakabadhi, lakini muuzaji wa vitabu aliniomba niweke saini kwanza.

Later that vendor gave me a receipt, but the bookseller asked me to sign first.

Lafudhi ya mwalimu huyu ni tofauti kidogo, lakini maelezo yake ni wazi.

This teacher's accent is a little different, but his/her explanations are clear.

Tunakabiliwa na tatizo kubwa, lakini lina suluhisho.

We are facing a big problem, but it has a solution.

Fundi alipeleka fremu ya mlango karakana, lakini nguzo ile bado iko nje.

The worker took the door frame to the workshop, but that pillar is still outside.

Juma anapenda soseji za kukaanga, lakini dada yake hupenda saladi yenye siki.

Juma likes fried sausages, but his sister likes salad with vinegar.

Koti la Asha lilining’inizwa kwenye ndoano nyuma ya mlango, lakini baba bado anatafuta spana yake.

Asha’s coat was hung on the hook behind the door, but father is still looking for his wrench.

Bolti moja ilidondoka sakafuni, lakini nati yake ilibaki mezani.

One bolt fell onto the floor, but its nut remained on the table.

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.

Mwanamume huyo alipelekwa mahakamani asubuhi, lakini hakurudishwa kwenye gereza baada ya kusikilizwa.

That man was taken to court in the morning, but he was not sent back to prison after being heard.

Ndugu yangu ni mwanachama wa chama hicho, lakini hataki kwenda kwenye kampeni kila siku.

My relative is a member of that party, but he/she does not want to go to the campaign every day.

Mwalimu alituonyesha herufi “m” na akasema ni konsonanti, lakini “a” ni irabu.

The teacher showed us the letter “m” and said it is a consonant, but “a” is a vowel.

Bibi hupenda kutuambia methali jioni, lakini leo tulijifunza nahau mpya darasani.

Grandmother likes to tell us proverbs in the evening, but today we learned a new idiom in class.

Mwalimu alituonyesha tena kwamba herufi “m” ni konsonanti, lakini “o” ni irabu.

The teacher showed us again that the letter “m” is a consonant, but “o” is a vowel.

Leo nimevaa fulana nyumbani, lakini dada yangu amevaa blauzi na skafu.

Today I am wearing a T-shirt at home, but my sister is wearing a blouse and a scarf.

Mtoto amevaa sandaali na kaptula, lakini zipu ya koti lake iko wazi na kola yake imekunjika.

The child is wearing sandals and shorts, but the zipper of his/her coat is open and the collar is folded.

Leo kuna ofa nzuri ya sabuni, lakini sina chenji ya kutosha.

Today there is a good special offer on soap, but I do not have enough change.

Baada ya kuoga, mama hupaka krimu usoni, lakini dada hupendelea losheni mikononi.

After bathing, mother usually puts cream on her face, but sister prefers lotion on her hands.

Nimefunga zipu ya koti langu, lakini kola ya blauzi ya Amina bado imekunjika.

I have zipped up my coat, but the collar of Amina’s blouse is still folded.

Keshia alisema hakuna chenji ya kutosha leo, lakini ofa ya mkate bado inaendelea.

The cashier said there is not enough change today, but the bread special offer is still going on.

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.

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.

Baba alisema kwapa lake linauma kidogo, lakini presha yake haijapanda.

Father said his armpit hurts a little, but his blood pressure has not gone up.

Juma alinunua vocha mbili, lakini bando lake liliisha kabla ya jioni.

Juma bought two airtime vouchers, but his internet bundle ran out before evening.

Sijui vocha yangu ilipo, lakini nina uhakika niliiweka karibu na simu.

I do not know where my airtime voucher is, but I am sure I put it near the phone.

Baba hutumia wembe kila asubuhi, lakini mimi natumia sega tu.

Father uses a razor every morning, but I use only a comb.

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.

Niliweka fulana yangu kwenye droo baada ya kuivua, lakini nikaacha kaptula karibu na kitanda.

I put my T-shirt in the drawer after taking it off, but I left the shorts near the bed.

Je, umeiona rimoti? Nilidhani iko juu ya jokofu au ndani ya droo, lakini haipo.

Have you seen the remote? I thought it was on top of the refrigerator or inside the drawer, but it is not there.

Nikipata chenji kesho, nitanunua skafu mpya na blauzi nyingine kwa Amina, lakini kama ofa haitakuwepo tutangoja wiki ijayo.

If I get change tomorrow, I will buy a new scarf and another blouse for Amina, but if the special offer is not there, we will wait until next week.

Juma ni mstaarabu, lakini wakati mwingine huwa mvivu nyumbani.

Juma is polite, but sometimes he is lazy at home.

Ni vizuri kuwa mstaarabu unapozungumza na watu wakubwa, lakini si vizuri kuwa mvivu darasani.

It is good to be polite when speaking to elders, but it is not good to be lazy in class.

Nimepata asilimia hamsini katika mtihani wa hesabu, lakini nataka zaidi.

I got fifty percent in the math exam, but I want more.

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.

Rahma anataka pizza ya jibini jioni, lakini Juma anasema angependelea burger.

Rahma wants a cheese pizza in the evening, but Juma says he would prefer a burger.

Asha anapenda siki kidogo kwenye saladi, lakini mimi napendelea mtindi baada ya chakula.

Asha likes a little vinegar in salad, but I prefer yogurt after the meal.

Mama anapenda bamia, lakini dada yangu hupendelea biringanya vya kukaanga.

Mother likes okra, but my sister prefers fried eggplant.

Juma anapenda pilipili manga kwenye supu, lakini Asha anataka sambusa mbili.

Juma likes black pepper in soup, but Asha wants two samosas.

Katika somo la jiografia, Rahma alitumia dira, lakini Juma alihitaji kikokotoo kwa hesabu.

In the geography lesson, Rahma used a compass, but Juma needed a calculator for math.

Mtoto alikuwa dhaifu baada ya homa, lakini sasa anakula vizuri.

The child was weak after the fever, but now he/she is eating well.

Swali la Asha lilikuwa na alama ya kuuliza, lakini Juma akaweka alama ya mshangao kwa makosa.

Asha’s question had a question mark, but Juma put an exclamation mark by mistake.

Bibi alipenda kutuambia methali, lakini leo mwalimu alitufundisha nahau mpya.

Grandmother liked to tell us proverbs, but today the teacher taught us a new idiom.

Mwalimu alisema “m” ni konsonanti, lakini “a” ni irabu.

The teacher said “m” is a consonant, but “a” is a vowel.

Mfasiri huyo alikuwa na lafudhi ya Pwani, lakini wanafunzi walielewa maelezo yake vizuri.

That translator had a Coastal accent, but the students understood the explanation well.

Kila nahau ina fasili yake, lakini si kila methali ina maana ya moja kwa moja.

Every idiom has its definition, but not every proverb has a direct meaning.

Kisawe cha “furaha” kinaweza kutumika kwenye aya nyingine, lakini kinyume chake hubadilisha maana ya sentensi.

A synonym of “happiness” can be used in another paragraph, but its opposite changes the meaning of the sentence.

Juma alifanya kosa katika tahajia, lakini baada ya kusoma dondoo zake tena, aliandika jibu sahihi.

Juma made a mistake in spelling, but after reading his notes again, he wrote the correct answer.

Benki yetu inapokea amana za muda mfupi, lakini riba yake si kubwa sana.

Our bank accepts short-term deposits, but its interest is not very high.

Mzizi wa neno hilo ni mfupi, lakini wanafunzi wanaweza kuunda maneno mengi kutoka kwa mzizi huo.

The root of that word is short, but the students can form many words from that root.

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.

Mama anapika mchicha na mihogo ya kuchemsha, lakini mimi napendelea mchele.

Mother is cooking spinach and boiled cassava, but I prefer rice.

Supermarketi hii ina ofa nzuri leo, lakini keshia amesema hakuna chenji nyingi.

This supermarket has a good special offer today, but the cashier said there is not much change.

Kwenye duka lile, ofa ya leo ni mayai na mkate, lakini keshia hatarudisha chenji mpaka baadaye.

At that shop, today’s special offer is eggs and bread, but the cashier will not give back the change until later.

Bibi anapenda kuchemsha mbaazi, lakini mimi napenda kutafuna njugu jioni.

Grandmother likes to boil peas, but I like to chew peanuts in the evening.

Mama alipaka mayonesi kidogo kwenye sandwichi, lakini mimi nilitaka siki zaidi kwenye kachumbari.

Mother spread a little mayonnaise on the sandwich, but I wanted more vinegar in the kachumbari.

Baba alikunywa mtindi baada ya kula burger, lakini Asha alitaka tu kipande cha pizza.

Father drank yogurt after eating a burger, but Asha only wanted a piece of pizza.

Dada yangu anapenda tikitimaji zaidi kuliko papai, lakini mimi napendelea zabibu.

My sister likes watermelon more than papaya, but I prefer grapes.

Rahma anapendelea burger kuliko pizza, lakini mimi napenda sandwichi yenye mayonesi kidogo.

Rahma prefers a burger to pizza, but I like a sandwich with a little mayonnaise.

Mama anaongeza tango kwenye saladi, lakini usiweke siki nyingi kwenye kachumbari.

Mother adds cucumber to the salad, but do not put too much vinegar in the kachumbari.

Watoto wanapenda zabibu, lakini papai bado ni bichi.

The children like grapes, but the papaya is still unripe.

Mama huweka samli kidogo kwenye chapati, lakini mimi sipendi vyakula vyenye mafuta mengi.

Mother puts a little ghee on chapati, but I do not like foods with a lot of oil.

Mtoto alitaka kumshika kobe, lakini mama akasema hapana.

The child wanted to touch the tortoise, but mother said no.

Asha anapenda kuigiza, lakini Juma anakosoa uigizaji.

Asha likes acting, but Juma criticises the acting.

Mwendelezo unatabirika, lakini ninapenda mapigano na ucheshi.

The sequel is predictable, but I like the fighting and humour.

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