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Learn Hardcore Swahili: ya - of

Hardcore Swahili
/Lesson 3
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Hardcore Swahili

Lesson

Usages of ya

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.

Sipendi kulala katikati ya mchana.

I do not like to sleep in the middle of the afternoon.

Ninapenda kubadilisha ladha ya kitunguu kwa kuongeza karoti wakati napika chakula jikoni.

I like to change the flavor of onion by adding carrot when I cook food in the kitchen.

Mimi ninapenda ladha ya mkate.

I like the flavor of bread.

Tafadhali, usisahau ahadi yako ya kunisaidia kusafisha vyombo leo jioni.

Please, do not forget your promise to help me wash the dishes this evening.

Wazazi wangu wanapenda kujadiliana kuhusu masuala ya familia wakiwa wameketi kwenye kiti kikubwa sebuleni.

My parents like to discuss family matters while seated on a large chair in the living room.

Tumeshafanya mazoezi ya kukimbia asubuhi, sasa tunaandaa kiamsha kinywa kitamu.

We have already done running exercises this morning, now we are preparing a tasty breakfast.

Ninayo hamu ya kukamilisha jaribio hili la kwanza leo.

I have a desire to complete this first attempt today.

Je, unataka kuchora ramani ya mji wetu mpya ili watu waweze kuelewa?

Do you want to draw a map of our new town so that people can understand?

Mimi ninapenda ladha ya supu.

I like the taste of soup.

Chumvi huongeza ladha ya chakula.

Salt enhances the flavor of the food.

Mimi ninashika kamera kwa mkono wangu ili kupiga picha ya daraja.

I am holding a camera in my hand to take a photo of the bridge.

Mimi ninatumia kamera hii kurekodi video fupi ya tulivyopika chakula.

I am using this camera to record a short video of how we cooked the food.

Mara nyingi, mimi hupenda kuketi katika kibanda hicho na kutazama maji ya mto yakitiririka.

Often, I like to sit in that kiosk and watch the river’s water flowing.

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.

Mama ametutayarishia sherehe ndogo ili tusherehekee dada yangu aliyeshinda mashindano ya hesabu shuleni.

Mother has prepared a small party so that we can celebrate my sister who won the math competition at school.

Mama amesema nitumie birika kupasha chai moto, kisha niweke majani ya chai humo.

Mother said I should use the teapot to heat up the tea, then put tea leaves in it.

Tulimsaidia kutengeneza mpango wa kupanga vyombo, kisha tukatumia jembe hilo kwenye bustani ya nyanya.

We helped her come up with a plan to arrange the utensils, then we used that hoe in the tomato garden.

Ningependa kupendekeza tukutane mapema kesho, ili tushirikiane kufanya mazoezi ya somo letu la hesabu.

I would like to suggest that we meet early tomorrow, so that we can cooperate in doing practice for our math subject.

Njia ya kwenda shuleni ni rahisi.

The way to go to school is easy.

Mimi na Juma tunatembea wakati mwingine katikati ya mji.

Juma and I sometimes walk in the middle of town.

Tumejadili mada ya kusaidia masikini katika kikundi chetu leo.

We have discussed the topic of helping the poor in our group today.

Kuna semina muhimu kesho, itakayozungumzia maendeleo ya shule ya msingi.

There is an important seminar tomorrow, which will discuss the development of the primary school.

Baba alisema kwamba kukosa fahamu ya teknolojia huzuia maendeleo.

Father said that lacking knowledge of technology hinders development.

Harufu hii ya chai inanikumbusha nyumbani.

This smell of tea reminds me of home.

Mama anapenda kubadilisha mapishi ya chapati kila wiki.

Mother likes to change the chapati recipe every week.

Je, unajua idadi kamili ya wageni watakaofika leo jioni?

Do you know the exact number of guests who will arrive this evening?

Mimi ninapenda harufu ya maua.

I like the scent of flowers.

Mimi nina idadi ya marafiki.

I have a number of friends.

Mimi nilikumbuka sherehe ya jana.

I remembered yesterday's celebration.

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.

Baba anataka tugeuze mtazamo wetu, ili tusishindwe kuboresha maisha ya jamii.

Father wants us to change our perspective, so that we do not fail to improve the community’s life.

Tulimwona kiongozi huyo akiwasilisha ripoti ya maendeleo jana.

We saw that leader presenting the development report yesterday.

Leo nimepata kumbukumbu nzuri ya utoto wangu nilipofika baharini.

Today I got a pleasant memory of my childhood when I arrived at the ocean.

Katika hifadhi ya wanyama, tuliona simba wakitafuta chakula.

In the wildlife reserve, we saw lions searching for food.

Jarida hili ninalolisoma linazungumzia mabadiliko ya tabianchi.

This magazine that I am reading talks about climate change.

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.

Jana tulipanda kilima kirefu ili kufurahia mandhari ya kijiji.

Yesterday we climbed a tall hill to enjoy the view of the village.

Kilima hiki kinafaa kwa mazoezi ya kukimbia asubuhi.

This hill is suitable for morning running exercises.

Watoto wanafundishwa misingi ya heshima wakiwa bado wadogo.

Children are taught the foundations of respect while they are still young.

Misingi ya maadili inatusaidia kujenga jamii yenye upendo.

Foundations of ethics help us build a loving community.

Mimi nina daftari jipya la kuandika mawazo yangu ya kila siku.

I have a new notebook to write my daily thoughts.

Tafadhali, nakusihi utoe daftari lako ili tuandike majina ya wageni.

Please, I beg you to bring out your notebook so we can write the names of the visitors.

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.

Mama anapendelea rangi nyekundu zaidi kuliko rangi ya kijani.

Mother prefers the color red more than the color green.

Tabia ya kusoma kila siku inamsaidia Asha kupata mafanikio darasani.

The habit of reading every day helps Asha achieve success in class.

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.

Hatimaye, tulimaliza zoezi la kukimbia na tukapumzika kando ya barabara.

Finally, we finished the running exercise and rested on the side of the road.

Leo nimepata bahati ya kuona upinde wa mvua asubuhi.

Today I got lucky to see a rainbow in the morning.

Ili kutekeleza mpango huu, tunahitaji ratiba mpya ya masomo.

In order to carry out this plan, we need a new study schedule.

Vijana wakifanya kazi pamoja, nafasi ya mafanikio inaongezeka mno.

When young people work together, the chance of success increases greatly.

Nauli ya daladala imeongezeka, kwa hiyo tunahitaji kupanga bajeti vizuri.

The fare for the minibus has gone up, so we need to plan our budget carefully.

Asha anapenda kupika wali na karanga ili kupata ladha ya kipekee.

Asha likes to cook rice with peanuts to get a unique taste.

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.

Mimi nina orodha ya maswali.

I have a list of questions.

Ninatumia akili yangu kupanga matumizi ya hela, ili nisipate shida baadaye.

I am using my mind to plan my use of money, so that I do not have problems later.

Sakafu ya chumba hiki inang’aa kwa sababu mama aliifagia na kupiga deki asubuhi.

The floor of this room shines because mother swept and mopped it this morning.

Akiwa chipukizi katika somo la falsafa, kaka anafurahia kujadili mawazo mapya na kutazama nuru ya ufahamu.

As a beginner in philosophy, my brother enjoys discussing new ideas and seeing the light of understanding.

Mwalimu anasema ni bora tujiandikishe kwa ada mapema, ili baadaye tusikose nafasi ya kusoma chuo kikuu.

The teacher says it is better to register for fees early, so that we do not lose the chance to study at the university later.

Nuru ya jua ikiwaka sakafuni, tunapata hisia nzuri za amani asubuhi.

When the sunlight shines on the floor, we get a peaceful feeling in the morning.

Tafadhali usiache kuitumia pakiti hii ya vitabu, kwa maana kuna vitabu muhimu vya uchunguzi huko ndani.

Please do not stop using this packet of books, because there are important investigative books inside.

Mama analipa ada ya shule.

Mother pays the school fee.

Fasihi huongeza maarifa, kwani inashirikisha mawazo ya waandishi tofauti.

Literature adds knowledge, as it incorporates thoughts from different authors.

Mama anasema thamani ya upole ni kubwa kuliko mali nyingi.

Mother says that the value of gentleness is greater than much wealth.

Watu wengi hupenda sanaa za mitaani, kwa sababu ubunifu wake una umbo tofauti na wa majumba ya maonyesho.

Many people love street art, because its creativity has a different shape than that of art galleries.

Thamani ya elimu ni kubwa.

The value of education is high.

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.

Kamati ya shule imeamua kutumia mbolea bora bustanini, ili kuimarisha mazao yatakayosaidia wanafunzi.

The school committee has decided to use better fertilizer in the garden, to improve produce that will help the students.

Tafadhali usinywe pombe usiku huu, kwa sababu kesho asubuhi una mahojiano ya ajira.

Please do not drink beer tonight, because tomorrow morning you have a job interview.

Ninatazamia kupata ajira hiyo, hasa baada ya kupokea wito kutoka kamati ya kampuni.

I am looking forward to getting that job, especially after receiving a call from the company's committee.

Kalenda yangu inaonyesha tarehe muhimu za mikutano na pia orodha ya majukumu ya kila siku.

My calendar shows important meeting dates and also a list of daily tasks.

Tafadhali andika tarehe sahihi ya sherehe hii kwenye kalenda, ili tusisahau wakati wake.

Please write the correct date of this celebration on the calendar, so that we do not forget its time.

Mahali bora pa kuhifadhi meza hizo ni ndani ya ofisi ya mwalimu, ambako hakuna unyevu.

The best place to store those tables is inside the teacher’s office, where there is no moisture.

Sisi tunaweza kukutana mahali hapo kesho jioni, ili tuangalie kazi ya seremala kabla haijakamilika.

We can meet at that place tomorrow evening, so that we can look at the carpenter’s work before it is finished.

Msisahau kuangalia albamu mpya ya familia, ambapo kuna picha za sherehe ya kuzindua kalenda yetu.

Do not forget to look at the family’s new album, where there are pictures from the ceremony of launching our calendar.

Kazi ya jana ilikuwa baya.

Yesterday's work was bad.

Wakati mwingine, si rahisi kuendana na mawazo ya kila mtu.

Sometimes, it is not easy to match everyone’s ideas.

Kaka yangu anapenda kuongoza wenzake kwenye michezo ya shule.

My brother likes to lead his peers in school games.

Mwalimu anasisitiza umuhimu wa kufanya mazoezi ya nyumbani kila siku.

The teacher emphasizes the importance of doing homework exercises daily.

Mimi ninatafuta maelekezo ya kuandaa keki hii vizuri.

I am looking for instructions to prepare this cake well.

Fuateni maelekezo ya mwalimu ili mtihani uwe rahisi kwenu.

Follow the teacher’s instructions so that the exam will be easy for you.

Mimi ninajifunza kutafsiri maneno ya Kiingereza kwenda Kiswahili.

I am learning to translate English words into Swahili.

Asha amebahatika kupata nafasi ya kusoma chuo kikuu cha serikali.

Asha is fortunate to get a spot at a public university.

Je, umenunua tiketi yako ya treni mapema?

Have you bought your train ticket early?

Polisi wawili wanasimamia foleni ya tiketi ndani ya stesheni.

Two police officers are managing the ticket line inside the station.

Sufuria inaweza kujazwa maji ya moto kabla ya kupika chapati.

The cooking pot can be filled with hot water before cooking chapati.

Lenzi ya kamera ni safi.

The camera lens is clean.

Dalili ya kwanza ya homa ilikuwa maumivu ya kichwa na tumbo.

The first symptom of the fever was pain in the head and stomach.

Duka la nguo linatoa punguzo kubwa leo.

The clothing shop is giving a big discount today.

Ukionyesha kadi hii ya mwanafunzi, utapata punguzo la ziada.

If you show this student card, you will get an extra discount.

Tafadhali niletee glasi nyingine ya maji.

Please bring me another glass of water.

Kadi ina picha ya Asha.

The card has a picture of Asha.

Kesho tutasafiri kwa kivuko kwenda bandari ya jirani.

Tomorrow we will travel by ferry to the nearby port.

Kama ningekuwa na pesa zaidi, ningefungua akaunti ya pili katika benki ile.

If I had more money, I would open a second account in that bank.

Jumapili ijayo, tutakwenda kanisa kwa ibada ya asubuhi.

Next Sunday, we will go to church for the morning service.

Wahandisi walichora ramani ya handaki jipya chini ya barabara kuu.

Engineers drew a map of the new tunnel under the main road.

Ningekuwa na siagi ya kutosha, ningeoka mandazi matamu kwa Jumapili.

If I had enough butter, I would bake sweet doughnuts for Sunday.

Maandalizi ya sherehe yanaanza saa kumi alasiri.

Preparations for the celebration start at four in the afternoon.

Tangazo litasomwa kwa redio ya shule kila saa.

The announcement will be read on the school radio every hour.

Ngoma ni sehemu ya utamaduni wetu wa kila siku.

Drumming is part of our everyday culture.

Watoto wanapendana; wanacheza katika kiwanja cha shule kila mchana.

The children love one another; they play in the school field every afternoon.

Sehemu ya mji huu inapendeza jioni.

This part of the town is attractive in the evening.

Karani aliweka barua kwenye sanduku la posta.

The clerk put the letter in the post box.

Betri ya simu yangu imeisha kabisa.

My phone’s battery is completely dead.

Mnara mrefu uko katikati ya mji wetu.

A tall tower is in the middle of our town.

Nyuki wengi wameonekana karibu na tawi la mti uliopo nyuma ya ukumbi.

Many bees have been seen near the branch of the tree behind the hall.

Njia rahisi ya kuepuka kusahauliwa darasani ni kuuliza swali.

The easy way to avoid being forgotten in class is to ask a question.

Benchi iko katikati ya bustani.

The bench is in the middle of the garden.

Watalii wengi wamevutiwa na muziki wa kwaya ya watoto.

Many tourists have been attracted by the music of the children’s choir.

Baba amelipa kodi ya nyumba mapema mwezi huu.

Father paid the house rent early this month.

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.

Kanuni mpya zimechapishwa na kamati ya shule leo.

The new rules have been printed by the school committee today.

Harufu ya mkate mpya imeenea katika mkahawa.

The smell of fresh bread has spread through the café.

Sarafu moja ya dhahabu ilianguka chini ya dawati.

One gold coin fell under the desk.

Shule ilipokea vitabu vipya kupitia hisani ya balozi.

The school received new books through the ambassador’s donation.

Mimi ninavutiwa na mandhari ya bustani jioni.

I am attracted to the garden scenery in the evening.

Juma alipata tuzo baada ya kushinda mashindano ya hesabu shuleni.

Juma received an award after winning the school math competition.

Kalamu ya shaba iko mezani.

The copper pen is on the table.

Wakulima walipata mbolea kupitia hisani ya serikali.

Farmers received fertilizer through government donation.

Kila Ijumaa, mwimbaji huyo huongoza kwaya ya vijana bila malipo.

Every Friday, that singer usually leads the youth choir for free.

Baada ya mafuriko, mafunzo ya usalama huandaliwa ili kuongeza kiwango cha tahadhari.

After the floods, safety trainings are usually organized to raise the level of caution.

Masharti mapya ya mkopo yametangazwa na benki leo.

The new loan conditions have been announced by the bank today.

Kila mwanafunzi lazima asome masharti ya ushindani kabla ya kujisajili.

Every student must read the competition conditions before registering.

Wakati wa dharura ya mafuriko, punda wetu hupelekwa kwenye kilima cha juu.

During a flood emergency, our donkey is taken to the high hill.

Tokeo la jaribio ni zuri.

The result of the test is good.

Dada yangu pia amekuwa akifuata programu mpya ya lishe ili kuboresha afya yake.

My sister has also been following a new nutrition program to improve her health.

Nimekuwa nikitumia kompyuta mpakato yangu kuandika makala kuhusu afya ya watoto.

I have been using my laptop to write articles about children's health.

Tumekuwa tukifanya mazoezi ya kwaya kila Ijumaa jioni.

We have been doing choir practice every Friday evening.

Lishe duni husababisha ukosefu wa nishati na kuathiri afya ya mwili.

Poor nutrition causes a lack of energy and affects the body's health.

Kiungo kingine kinachoongeza ladha ni pilipili hoho ya kijani.

Another ingredient that adds flavor is green bell pepper.

Mimi ninatumia programu mpya ya kujifunza Kiswahili.

I am using a new program to learn Swahili.

Daktari anasema viatu duni vinaweza kusababisha maumivu ya miguu.

The doctor says poor-quality shoes can cause foot pain.

Mvua nyingi inaweza kuathiri bei ya mboga sokoni.

Heavy rain can affect vegetable prices at the market.

Mama anapika supu ya pilipili hoho nyumbani.

Mother cooks bell pepper soup at home.

Simulizi hizo hutusaidia kuelewa historia ya familia yetu.

Those narratives help us understand our family history.

Ninapenda kusoma historia ya nchi yangu.

I like to read the history of my country.

Je, umeandika ajenda ya mkutano?

Have you written the meeting agenda?

Biashara ndogo ya jirani yangu inauza maziwa na mikate asubuhi.

My neighbor’s small business sells milk and breads in the morning.

Nina hisa katika kampuni ya mafuta.

I have shares in the oil company.

Chupa ya maji iko mezani.

The bottle of water is on the table.

Gari moshi ni njia rahisi ya kusafiri kilomita nyingi.

The train is an easy way to travel many kilometres.

Timu yetu inahitaji kuimarika kabla ya mechi ya kesho.

Our team needs to improve before tomorrow’s match.

Mimi ninapenda kasi ya gari hili.

I like the speed of this car.

Leo hii tumeanza tathmini ya kwanza, na kila mwanafunzi atapata alama baadaye.

Today we have started the first assessment, and every student will receive a grade later.

Vipindi ambavyo vimeongezwa vitatusaidia kufanya mazoezi ya lugha kila wikiendi.

The periods that have been added will help us practise the language every weekend.

Mboga hizo ambazo tunapanda shambani huimarisha afya ya familia yote.

Those vegetables that we plant on the farm strengthen the health of the whole family.

Juzi nilitumia brashi mpya kusafisha skrini ya simu yangu.

The day before yesterday I used a new brush to clean my phone screen.

Mimi ninajibu barua pepe ya rafiki yangu kila jioni.

I reply to my friend’s email every evening.

Je, umenunua tikiti ya treni mapema?

Have you bought the train ticket early?

Tunapofanya ununuzi mtandaoni, barua pepe ya uthibitisho hutumwa na benki.

When we shop online, a confirmation e-mail is sent by the bank.

Mimi nitarudi nyumbani kisha kuandikia mama ripoti ya siku yangu shuleni.

I will return home and then write a report to my mother about my day at school.

Mwalimu anataja majina ya wanafunzi darasani kila asubuhi.

The teacher mentions the names of the students in class every morning.

Mwalimu anabandika ramani ya jiografia kwenye ubao darasani.

The teacher is putting up the geography map on the classroom board.

Kuna sikukuu kubwa leo, na hamasa ya watu ni kubwa sana.

There is a big holiday today, and people’s motivation is very high.

Katika majira ya baridi, watu hunywa supu moto kila jioni.

During the cold season, people drink hot soup every evening.

Serikali ilitoa kibali cha kujenga daraja la juu katikati ya mji.

The government issued a permit to build an overpass in the middle of town.

Marufuku ya kuvuta sigara imebandikwa kwenye ukuta wa ukumbi.

The prohibition against smoking has been posted on the hall wall.

Hamasa ya kujifunza iliongezeka walipopokea kifurushi cha vitabu vipya.

The motivation to learn increased when they received a package of new books.

Taa za barabarani zikitengenezwa haraka, msongamano utaisha mapema.

If the street lights are fixed quickly, the traffic jam will end early.

Katika majira ya baridi, mama anachemsha maji ya chai nyumbani kila asubuhi.

In the cold season, mother boils water for tea at home every morning.

Usiwe na shaka, faida ya mradi huu itaonekana mapema kuliko tulivyodhani.

Have no doubt, the benefit of this project will appear sooner than we thought.

Jana, shirika letu lilitangaza faida kubwa kutokana na mauzo ya mtandaoni.

Yesterday, our organisation announced a big profit from online sales.

Faida nyingine ya mfumo huu ni kupunguza gharama za matengenezo.

Another benefit of this system is to reduce maintenance costs.

Baada ya miezi miwili, mimi nitakuwa nimeandika malengo mapya ya kampuni.

After two months, I will have written new goals for the company.

Itakapofika saa sita, wafanyakazi watakuwa wameshanunua glavu kwa ajili ya kazi ya usiku.

By noon, the workers will already have bought gloves for the night shift.

Faida ya kwanza utakayopata ni kupunguza shaka kwa wateja wapya.

The first benefit you will get is to reduce doubt among new customers.

Ni lazima tufanye matengenezo ya paa kabla ya msimu wa mvua.

We must do maintenance on the roof before the rainy season.

Ningependa uongeze maziwa kidogo kwenye kahawa ya mteja huyo ili ladha iwe laini.

I would like you to add a little milk to that customer’s coffee so that the taste is smooth.

Wakati unasafiri, tumia nambari ya dharura ikiwa taa za gari zitazimika ghafla.

When you are travelling, use the emergency number if the car lights suddenly go off.

Je, unaweza kueleza njia rahisi ya kupika ugali?

Can you explain the easy way to cook ugali?

Tafadhali nitumie nakala ya ripoti kabla ya mkutano.

Please send me a copy of the report before the meeting.

Taasisi ya kimataifa ilituma ishara wazi ya msaada.

The international organization sent a clear sign of support.

Nia ya mkutano ilikuwa wazi: kuimarisha usafi wa mtaa.

The intention of the meeting was clear: to improve the cleanliness of the street.

Madhumuni ya jedwali hili ni kulinganisha takwimu za shule na kitongoji.

The purpose of this chart is to compare the school statistics with the neighborhood.

Hadhi ya mwalimu ni muhimu shuleni.

The teacher's status is important at school.

Juma alijuta kutofanya nakala ya faili yake jana.

Juma regretted not making a copy of his file yesterday.

Unapouliza swali darasani, tumia sauti ya heshima.

When you ask a question in class, use a respectful voice.

Chaja ya simu ya Asha ni fupi sana.

Asha’s phone charger is very short.

Geuka kulia kwenye kona ya pili, kisha uende moja kwa moja.

Turn right at the second corner, then go straight.

Asha anataka tochi yenye betri mpya kwa safari ya usiku.

Asha wants a flashlight with a new battery for the night trip.

Yeye hana kiu baada ya kunywa maji ya moto.

He/She is not thirsty after drinking hot water.

Barua iliyo mezani ni ya mwalimu.

The letter that is on the table is the teacher's.

Alfajiri, kengele ya simu ilinifanya niamke haraka.

At dawn, the phone’s bell made me wake up quickly.

Kengele ya mlango ikilia, tafadhali mfungulie katibu.

If the doorbell rings, please open for the secretary.

Usimwage maji ya bomba; tutayahifadhi kwenye sufuria.

Do not pour out the tap water; we will store it in a pot.

Tairi la baiskeli ya Asha limeharibika; ameazima tairi la jirani leo, nami nitamletea jipya kesho.

Asha’s bicycle tire is damaged; she has borrowed a neighbor’s tire today, and I will bring her a new one tomorrow.

Mwalimu ananiandikia ujumbe na kuniomba nimwandikie katibu orodha ya wageni.

The teacher writes me a message and asks me to write the guest list for the secretary.

Simu ikilia, tafadhali jibu kwa sauti ya heshima.

If the phone rings, please answer in a respectful voice.

Mwalimu mkuu aliweka tarehe ya mwisho ya kazi ya uandishi.

The headteacher set the deadline for the writing assignment.

Balbu ya chumbani imeungua; tafadhali weka balbu mpya.

The bulb in the room has burned out; please put in a new bulb.

Sinki likiziba, tumia sponji na maji ya moto kulisafisha.

If the sink clogs, use a sponge and hot water to clean it.

Kesho tutaenda kambi ya wanafunzi; kambi hiyo iko karibu na msitu.

Tomorrow we will go to the students’ camp; that camp is near the forest.

Mtangazaji ataonyesha ni saa ngapi tarehe ya mwisho itakapofika.

The broadcaster will show what time the deadline will arrive.

Daktari alipima urefu wa binti na uzito wake kwa mizani ya kliniki.

The doctor measured the girl’s height and her weight with the clinic’s scale.

Mwalimu alitoa somo, akawauliza maswali, akawapa mazoezi ya nyumbani.

The teacher gave a lesson, asked questions, then gave homework.

Saluni ile inatoa huduma nzuri, na cherehani ya jirani inashona kwa haraka.

That salon offers good service, and the neighbor’s sewing machine sews quickly.

Kwa bahati mbaya, betri ya simu yangu imeisha.

Unfortunately, my phone's battery has run out.

Si soda, bali maji ya uvuguvugu kabla ya chakula.

Not soda, but lukewarm water before the meal.

Kesho tutahudhuria harusi ya binamu yetu mjini.

Tomorrow we will attend our cousin’s wedding in town.

Tafadhali ondoa lebo ya bei kabla ya kuvaa vazi lako.

Please remove the price label before wearing your attire.

Bwana harusi atamvalisha bi harusi pete ya dhahabu.

The groom will put a gold ring on the bride.

Soda ikikosekana, tutatoa juisi ya matunda kwa haraka.

If soda is missing, we will offer fruit juice quickly.

Tafadhali niletee maji ya uvuguvugu jioni.

Please bring me lukewarm water in the evening.

Ukikosa nafasi za maegesho, egesha mbele ya ofisi ya mwalimu mkuu.

If you lack parking spaces, park in front of the headteacher’s office.

Amina anahifadhi akiba yake kwenye akaunti ya benki iliyo karibu.

Amina keeps her savings in a bank account nearby.

Sauti ya kwaya inasikika ukumbini.

The sound of the choir is heard in the hall.

Tutakapokutana kesho asubuhi, tutapanga ratiba ya mkutano.

When we meet tomorrow morning, we will arrange the meeting schedule.

Hofu ya mtoto ilipungua alipomwona mtu mzima akitabasamu.

The child’s fear decreased when she saw an adult smiling.

Maji ya bomba yakianza kuwa machafu, tumia chujio kusafisha.

When the tap water starts to be dirty, use a filter to clean it.

Mhasibu wa shule anapanga bajeti ya mwezi huu.

The school accountant is planning this month’s budget.

Mkurugenzi alimwalika mwanamke yule apige kinanda katika hafla ya shule.

The director invited that woman to play the keyboard at the school event.

Wateja walidai maelezo zaidi kuhusu bei ya usafiri.

The customers demanded more details about the transport price.

Wazazi wengi wanahusika na maandalizi ya sherehe ya mtoto.

Many parents are involved in preparing the child’s celebration.

Je, unahusika na uendeshaji wa klabu ya muziki shuleni?

Are you involved in running the music club at school?

Siku ya mvua tulichukua bajaji, wala hatukutembea kwa miguu.

On the rainy day we took a tuk-tuk, and we did not walk on foot.

Ukumbi uliopo katikati ya mji umeandaliwa vizuri.

The hall that is located in the middle of town has been prepared well.

Wanafunzi wanakutana katika klabu ya muziki jioni.

The students meet in the music club in the evening.

Je, sisi tutahusika na maandalizi ya harusi?

Will we be involved in the wedding preparations?

Kama unavyoweza kuona, bei hii ni nafuu kuliko ile ya jana.

As you can see, this price is cheaper than yesterday’s.

Kesho kutakuwa na warsha ya walimu kuhusu mbinu za kufundisha.

Tomorrow there will be a workshop for teachers about teaching methods.

Mama anasafisha sakafu kama unavyoweza kuona, kwa taulo na maji ya uvuguvugu.

Mother is cleaning the floor as you can see, with a towel and lukewarm water.

Warsha ya jioni itakuwa fupi; usije ukakosa sehemu ya mwisho.

The evening workshop will be short; don’t end up missing the last part.

Nauli ya daladala ni nafuu leo.

The minibus fare is cheap today.

Je, umepokea bili ya leo?

Have you received today's bill?

Sijawahi kuonja pilau ya nazi, lakini leo nitajaribu.

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

Je, umewahi kuonja chai ya nazi sokoni?

Have you ever tasted coconut tea at the market?

Sijawahi kutumia kalamu ya wino; kawaida ninaandika kwa penseli.

I have never used an ink pen; I usually write with a pencil.

Kesho nitavaa sketi ya kijivu; afadhali iwe na koti jeupe.

Tomorrow I will wear a gray skirt; it’s better with a white jacket.

Mara ya kwanza nilionja pilau ya nazi, sikusaidia kupika, nilitazama tu.

The first time I tasted coconut pilau, I didn’t help to cook, I just watched.

Mara ya pili, nilisaidia kukata kitunguu na kuonja mchuzi kabla ya chakula kuandaliwa mezani.

The second time, I helped cut onion and taste the sauce before the meal was prepared on the table.

Wazee na vijana wamekuwa wakifanya mazoezi ya kwaya kila wikendi.

Elders and youths have been doing choir practice every weekend.

Katika darasa, tumechora grafu rahisi kuonyesha matokeo ya mtihani.

In class, we have drawn a simple graph to show the exam results.

Kila Januari, mimi ninapanga ratiba mpya ya kujifunza.

Every January, I plan a new schedule for studying.

Kwaya ya vijana inaimba wimbo mzuri kanisani jioni.

The youth choir is singing a nice song at church in the evening.

Jumatatu na Jumanne mimi hufanya mazoezi ya Kiswahili peke yangu nyumbani.

On Monday and Tuesday I usually do Swahili exercises by myself at home.

Kuna kozi mpya ya kompyuta itakayoanza muhula ujao chuoni.

There is a new computer course that will start next term at the university.

Adhuhuri ya Jumanne, kabla ya mchezo wa mpira, tunakutana sebuleni kupanga ratiba.

On Tuesday at noon, before the soccer game, we meet in the living room to plan the schedule.

Katika nchi yenye demokrasia, watu wana haki ya kusema hadharani bila kuogopa.

In a country with democracy, people have the right to speak in public without fear.

Tafadhali hifadhi siri ya rafiki yako, usiisimulie mtandaoni bila ruhusa.

Please keep your friend’s secret; do not tell it online without permission.

Jumamosi Amina hupika pilau ya nazi, nami husaidia kukata vitunguu.

On Saturdays Amina usually cooks coconut pilau, and I help to cut onions.

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.

Kulingana na grafu hiyo, matokeo ya muhula huu ya Kiswahili yameboreshwa.

According to that graph, the Swahili results for this term have improved.

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.

Tukiweka sumaku karibu na simu, mara nyingine ishara ya mtandao hupotea.

If we put a magnet near the phone, sometimes the network signal disappears.

Baba hunifundisha kuandika matumizi yangu ya pesa katika daftari kila wiki.

Father teaches me to write my money expenses in a notebook every week.

Ukidhibiti matumizi ya simu janja, utapata muda zaidi wa kusoma.

If you control your smartphone use, you will have more time to study.

Tukipanga vizuri matumizi ya pesa, tunaweza kuweka akiba kila mwezi.

If we plan our money use well, we can save every month.

Tukiweka meza katikati ya ukumbi, wageni watakaa karibu na sisi.

If we put the table in the middle of the hall, the guests will sit near us.

Ukiendeleza tabia ya kusoma vitabu jioni, utapata uelewa mkubwa.

If you continue the habit of reading books in the evening, you will gain great understanding.

Ukidhibiti matumizi ya pesa nyumbani, utaweka akiba kila wiki.

If you control the use of money at home, you will put savings aside every week.

Tukipanga ratiba yetu ya kujifunza mapema, hatutapoteza muda darasani.

If we plan our learning schedule early, we will not waste time in class.

Leo usiku, mimi nitasoma tena maelezo ya mtihani ili nisisahau chochote.

Tonight, I will read the exam notes again so that I do not forget anything.

Dada yangu anapanga ratiba ya kila siku mwenyewe kwenye daftari dogo.

My sister plans her daily schedule herself in a small notebook.

Kaka yangu anapenda kusoma magazeti ya kisiasa ili aelewe vizuri siasa za nchi.

My brother likes to read political newspapers so that he better understands the country’s politics.

Leo tutafanya mazoezi mafupi ya kusikiliza, kisha tutaandika majibu kwa sentensi fupi.

Today we will do short listening exercises, then we will write the answers in short sentences.

Maktaba ya kijiji inafunguliwa asubuhi mapema na kufungwa jioni.

The village library is opened early in the morning and closed in the evening.

Mimi ninapenda kujibu maswali ya biolojia kuliko maswali ya hesabu.

I like answering biology questions more than math questions.

Ninapofanya mazoezi ya kuandika, huwa najaribu kutumia maneno mapya kadri inavyowezekana.

When I do writing exercises, I try to use new words as much as possible.

Kulingana na mhariri, uandishi mzuri unahitaji mazoezi ya kila siku.

According to the editor, good writing needs daily practice.

Daraja refu lipo katikati ya mji.

A long bridge is in the middle of the town.

Kalamu yako ina rangi ya njano, na daftari langu ni la kahawia.

Your pen is yellow, and my notebook is brown.

Napenda kuvaa sketi ya njano na koti la zambarau wakati wa sherehe.

I like to wear a yellow skirt and a purple jacket during celebrations.

Kila mwanafunzi atasoma nusu ya kifungu cha kwanza na kueleza robo yake kwa sauti.

Each student will read half of the first paragraph and explain a quarter of it aloud.

Bibi yangu ana lahaja tamu ya Pwani, na mimi nina lahaja tofauti ya mjini.

My grandmother has a sweet Coastal dialect, and I have a different urban dialect.

Leo nimesoma nusu ya kitabu changu.

Today I have read half of my book.

Nimesoma robo ya kitabu hiki leo.

I have read a quarter of this book today.

Kwa kawaida, mimi husoma magazeti ya asubuhi kabla sijaenda kazini.

Usually, I read the morning newspapers before I go to work.

Tunapopumua kwa kina jikoni, tunasikia harufu ya viungo vizuri zaidi.

When we breathe deeply in the kitchen, we smell the spices better.

Bila mashaka, jitihada zako zitaonekana kwenye matokeo ya mwisho.

Without a doubt, your efforts will be visible in the final results.

Kabla hujapika, ni vizuri kuandika orodha ya ununuzi kwenye karatasi moja.

Before you cook, it is good to write a shopping list on one piece of paper.

Kabla sijasahau, naomba nikutakie heri ya mtihani wa kesho.

Before I forget, let me wish you good luck on tomorrow’s exam.

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.

Baada ya hotuba, kila mmoja atapewa nafasi fupi ya kuuliza swali au kutoa maoni.

After the speech, each person will be given a short chance to ask a question or give an opinion.

Ninapenda gharama ya chini sokoni.

I like the low cost at the market.

Mwalimu alituletea orodha ya msamiati mpya kabla ya mtihani.

The teacher brought us a list of new vocabulary before the exam.

Kocha wa timu ya wasichana anafundisha mazoezi ya mpira kwa uvumilivu mkubwa.

The coach of the girls’ team teaches ball exercises with great patience.

Asha alivaa sketi nyembamba yenye mistari meupe na ya bluu.

Asha wore a narrow skirt with white and blue stripes.

Mama ametengeneza saladi tamu ya kabichi na karoti kwa chakula cha mchana.

Mother has made a tasty salad of cabbage and carrots for lunch.

Pazia zito lenye rangi ya kahawia husaidia kuzuia jua kali asubuhi.

A heavy curtain with a brown color helps block the strong sun in the morning.

Mwalimu alisimama upande mmoja wa ubao na akatoa msisitizo juu ya sarufi mpya ya “-enye”.

The teacher stood on one side of the board and put emphasis on the new grammar of “-enye”.

Ukila pilau ya nazi sokoni, unaweza kupata usingizi mzito.

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

Leo ni siku ya kuzaliwa ya Asha.

Today is Asha's birthday.

Nimekuwa na shauku kubwa ya kujifunza, hasa tunapojadili mada ngumu.

I have had great eagerness to learn, especially when we discuss difficult topics.

Shauku ya Asha inamfanya aulize maswali mengi kuliko wanafunzi wengine.

Asha’s eagerness makes her ask more questions than the other students.

Katika zahanati ya kijiji, muuguzi aliangalia shingo yangu na kunipa dawa.

At the village dispensary, the nurse examined my neck and gave me medicine.

Pazia jepesi lenye mistari ya bluu linawacha mwanga mwingi uingie chumbani.

The light curtain with blue stripes lets a lot of light enter the room.

Kwa upande wangu, ni muhimu kila mtu awe na haki ya kusema maoni yake bila kuogopa.

For my part, it is important that everyone has the right to express their opinions without fear.

Jana, mama alipika pilau ya nazi aliyoiita chakula maalum cha sherehe.

Yesterday, mother cooked coconut pilau which she called a special celebration food.

Katika chumba cha kulia chakula, kuna pazia jepesi lenye mistari ya bluu.

In the dining room, there is a light curtain with blue stripes.

Usiku, tunafunga pazia zito lenye rangi ya kahawia kwa faragha zaidi.

At night, we close a heavy curtain with a brown color for more privacy.

Kocha aliwaambia wachezaji wasibishane, bali wasikilize maoni ya kila mmoja kwa heshima.

The coach told the players not to argue, but to listen to each person’s opinion with respect.

Nilimnunulia leso nyingine yenye rangi ya kijani na kahawia ili avae wikendi.

I bought her another headscarf with green and brown colors so that she can wear it on the weekend.

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.

Usiweke matunda yote kwenye friza, baadhi ya matunda yanaharibika haraka yakiganda.

Do not put all the fruits in the freezer; some fruits spoil quickly when frozen.

Tuliporudi nyumbani, tulikuta paka akicheza karibu na ndoo ya taka.

When we returned home, we found the cat playing near the trash bucket.

Je, umeona tangazo jipya ukutani kuhusu ratiba ya mazoezi ya viungo?

Have you seen the new notice on the wall about the schedule of physical exercises?

Je, leo unahisi uchovu kiasi gani baada ya kazi ya shambani?

Today how tired do you feel after the farm work?

Nilikuwa nikisoma habari kwenye tovuti ya shule wakati umeme ulipozima.

I was reading news on the school's website when the electricity went off.

Kesho saa mbili asubuhi, utakuwa ukifanya mazoezi ya viungo uwanjani na kocha.

Tomorrow at eight in the morning, you will be doing physical exercises on the field with the coach.

Wakati umekuwa ukifanya mazoezi ya Kiswahili kila siku, matokeo yako yameboreshwa polepole.

While you have been practising Swahili every day, your results have improved gradually.

Nilikuwa nikitazama saa ya ukutani nilipomsikia mtoto akibisha mlango akisema “hodi”.

I was looking at the wall clock when I heard the child knocking at the door saying “hodi”.

Jumanne ijayo, tutakuwa tukifanya mazoezi ya kusikiliza ujumbe wa sauti darasani.

Next Tuesday, we will be doing exercises of listening to voice messages in class.

Ninakushauri uandike orodha ya maswali kabla hujamwona mwalimu.

I advise you to write a list of questions before you see the teacher.

Tangazo linaloonyesha bei ya chai limebandikwa ukutani.

The notice that shows the price of tea has been posted on the wall.

Saa ya ukutani ni nzuri.

The clock on the wall is nice.

Kocha huwapigia wachezaji simu jioni ili kuwapa ratiba ya mazoezi.

The coach calls the players in the evening to give them the exercise schedule.

Mama huandaa orodha ya ununuzi kabla ya kwenda sokoni.

Mother prepares a shopping list before going to the market.

Mimi mwenyewe huandika ratiba yangu ya kujifunza kwenye daftari la mazoezi.

I myself usually write my study schedule in my exercise notebook.

Mwalimu aliweka mkazo kwenye matumizi ya “-po” leo.

The teacher put emphasis on the use of “-po” today.

Bibi hutoa maziwa ya ng’ombe asubuhi, halafu anatengeneza chai ya maziwa.

Grandmother gives cow’s milk in the morning, then makes milk tea.

Ninapochapisha makala kwenye tovuti ya shule, marafiki wanapokea taarifa.

When I publish an article on the school website, friends receive the information.

Kadiri tunavyofanya mazoezi ya kupumua polepole, ndivyo pumzi yetu inavyokuwa tulivu.

The more we do slow breathing exercises, the calmer our breath becomes.

Kadiri tunavyokula saladi yenye kabichi na mboga za majani, ndivyo afya ya mwili inavyoboreshwa.

The more we eat salad with cabbage and leafy vegetables, the more the body’s health is improved.

Babu amekuwa akitembea kila asubuhi kwa matembezi mafupi ili kuimarisha misuli yake ya miguu.

Grandfather has been walking every morning for short walks to strengthen his leg muscles.

Jumanne ijayo, tutafanya ziara fupi kwenye maktaba mpya ya mtaa.

Next Tuesday, we will make a short visit to the new neighborhood library.

Dada yangu aliandika blogu fupi kuhusu safari yetu ya mwisho kwenda baharini.

My sister wrote a short blog about our last trip to the ocean.

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

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

Kama wangepata nafasi ya kuuliza maswali, wangekuwa na uelewa mkubwa zaidi.

If they got a chance to ask questions, they would have much greater understanding.

Ratiba ya mitihani imetundikwa ukutani, karibu na saa ya ukutani.

The exam schedule has been hung on the wall, near the wall clock.

Nyumba nyingi zimejengwa karibu na barabara kuu miaka ya karibuni.

Many houses have been built near the main road in recent years.

Maua ya bustani yalinyunyiwa maji jana jioni na kaka yangu.

The flowers in the garden were watered yesterday evening by my brother.

Mwishoni mwa sherehe, wimbo maalum uliimbwa na kwaya ya vijana.

At the end of the celebration, a special song was sung by the youth choir.

Kila mmoja wetu atapewa nafasi fupi ya kuzungumza kabla mkutano haujafungwa.

Each one of us will be given a short chance to speak before the meeting is closed.

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.

Dada yangu huoga haraka, halafu hunywa chai ya maziwa jikoni.

My sister usually bathes quickly, then drinks milk tea in the kitchen.

Wanafunzi wetu huanza somo la historia baada ya kufanya mazoezi mafupi ya kunyoosha mikono.

Our students usually start the history lesson after doing short stretching exercises for their arms.

Kocha wetu ni mchapakazi sana, na huandaa ratiba ya mazoezi mapema kila wiki.

Our coach is very hard‑working, and usually prepares the training schedule early every week.

Kadiri unavyofanya mazoezi ya kunyoosha kila asubuhi, ndivyo mwili wako unavyokuwa mwepesi.

The more you do stretching exercises every morning, the lighter your body becomes.

Kama ungekuwa kocha wa mpira wa wavu, ungepanga mazoezi ya viungo kila asubuhi.

If you were a volleyball coach, you would schedule physical exercises every morning.

Kila ninapoandika shajara yangu, ninataja ndoto ndogo na malengo makubwa ya baadaye.

Whenever I write in my diary, I mention small dreams and big goals for the future.

Kama ningekuwa na muda leo jioni, ningekuja kwenu kukusaidia kufanya mazoezi ya Kiswahili.

If I had time this evening, I would come to your place to help you do Swahili practice.

Kila asubuhi, kengele ya shule inatukumbusha kuingia darasani.

Every morning, the school bell reminds us to enter the classroom.

Kadiri unavyofanya mazoezi ya kunyoosha misuli, ndivyo mwili wako unavyopata nguvu.

The more you do stretching exercises for your muscles, the more your body gains strength.

Mwalimu wetu wa biolojia ana tabia ya kuanza darasa kwa swali rahisi.

Our biology teacher has the habit of starting class with an easy question.

Msisahau kutazama kalenda ya ukutani ili mjue tarehe ya mtihani ujao.

Don’t forget to look at the calendar on the wall so that you know the date of the next exam.

Dada yangu alipika saladi ya kabichi na nyanya kwa chakula cha mchana.

My sister cooked a salad of cabbage and tomatoes for lunch.

Leo amevaa leso ya bluu yenye mistari meupe, na anapendeza sana.

Today she is wearing a blue headscarf with white stripes, and she looks very nice.

Wanafunzi wote huwa wanakaa kimya wakati kengele ya mtihani inalia.

All the students usually stay quiet when the exam bell rings.

Kwa sasa, nina mazoea mazuri ya kusoma dakika thelathini kila usiku.

For now, I have a good habit of studying for thirty minutes every night.

Mazoea mabaya ya kuchelewa darasani yote yanapaswa kubadilishwa.

All bad habits of being late to class should be changed.

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.

Kila asubuhi, mama huwa anapanga ratiba ya kazi zote za nyumbani kwenye karatasi moja.

Every morning, mother usually plans all the household tasks on one sheet of paper.

Ingawa leo ni siku ya mapumziko, mimi bado nitasoma maswali machache ya biolojia.

Although today is a rest day, I will still study a few biology questions.

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.

Kwenye meza ya matunda, unaweza kuchukua chochote unachotaka, kwa sababu vyote vimenunuliwa kwa ajili ya wageni wote.

On the fruit table, you can take whatever you want, because all of it has been bought for all the guests.

Mazoea mazuri ya kusoma kila siku ni muhimu.

Good habits of reading every day are important.

Mazoea ya kuandika shajara kila usiku ni muhimu kwetu.

The habit of writing a diary every night is important for us.

Sisi tunataka kupanga ratiba ya sherehe nyumbani.

We want to plan the schedule for the celebration at home.

Tabia yako ya kusoma kila siku inaonyesha kuwa wewe ni mchapakazi.

Your habit of studying every day shows that you are hard‑working.

Tabia mbaya ya kuchelewa darasani inapaswa kubadilishwa mapema.

The bad habit of being late to class should be changed early.

Saa yangu ya mkononi hunikumbusha ni saa ngapi ninapaswa kuanza kazi.

My wristwatch reminds me what time I should start work.

Kalenda ya ukutani hutusaidia kujua likizo zote za shule.

The wall calendar helps us know all the school holidays.

Kadiri tunavyofanya mazoezi ya Kiswahili kila siku, ndivyo tunavyojisikia kujiamini zaidi.

The more we practise Swahili every day, the more we feel more confident.

Je, una saa ya mkononi?

Do you have a wristwatch?

Ukiwa na mafua na kukohoa usiku, ni vizuri kunywa maji ya uvuguvugu.

If you have a cold and cough at night, it is good to drink lukewarm water.

Mama aliniletea maji ya chumvi ya uvuguvugu kusafisha koo na mdomo.

Mother brought me lukewarm salt water to clean my throat and mouth.

Kwa sababu nilikuwa na maumivu ya kichwa na kidonda kidogo mkononi, nilipewa kidonge na plasta.

Because I had a headache and a small wound on my hand, I was given a pill and a plaster.

Leo ninasukuma troli polepole kwa sababu kuna ofa ya sabuni na sukari.

Today I am pushing the trolley slowly because there is a special offer on soap and sugar.

Baada ya kuoga, mama hupaka krimu kwenye ngozi ya mikono na losheni miguuni.

After bathing, mother puts cream on the skin of her hands and lotion on her legs.

Dada anapendelea losheni yenye harufu ya maua kuliko krimu nzito.

Sister prefers lotion with a flower scent more than heavy cream.

Tunapaswa kuzingatia maelekezo ya mwalimu kabla ya mtihani.

We should pay attention to the teacher’s instructions before the exam.

Usipopata sharubati, unaweza kunywa maji ya uvuguvugu na kumeza kidonge baada ya chakula.

If you do not get syrup, you can drink lukewarm water and swallow a pill after the meal.

Sina chenji ya kutosha sasa, kwa hiyo nitamlipa keshia kwa kadi.

I do not have enough change right now, so I will pay the cashier by card.

Tusipopata ofa ya sukari leo, tutanunua vitu vichache tu.

If we do not get a special offer on sugar today, we will buy only a few things.

Nikipiga chafya mara nyingi, nitakaa nyumbani na kunywa maji ya uvuguvugu.

If I sneeze a lot, I will stay at home and drink lukewarm water.

Leo, kuna ofa ya sukari sokoni.

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

Leo asubuhi, niliagiza sandwichi ya jibini na kikombe cha chai.

This morning, I ordered a cheese sandwich and a cup of tea.

Kwenye menyu ya mkahawa huu, kuna chipsi, kachumbari, na supu ya dengu.

On the menu of this café, there are chips, kachumbari, and lentil soup.

Biskuti hizi za chokoleti ni tamu sana kwa chai ya jioni.

These chocolate biscuits are very good with evening tea.

Akiwa amechelewa, mhudumu alisahau kuandika oda yangu ya kunde.

Because he was late, the waiter forgot to write down my bean order.

Mimi ninatumia kikokotoo kidogo kukagua majibu ya hesabu nyumbani.

I use a small calculator to check math answers at home.

Mama alinunua mkufu mpya na bangili ya dhahabu kwa sherehe ya kesho.

Mother bought a new necklace and a gold bracelet for tomorrow’s celebration.

Tikitimaji likiwa limepozwa, huwa tamu zaidi siku ya joto.

When watermelon has been chilled, it is sweeter on a hot day.

Soksi zenye rangi ya zambarau ziko kwenye kabati.

The socks with the color purple are in the cupboard.

Akiwa amepika pilau ya nazi, mama huwaita watoto mezani.

After cooking coconut pilau, mother usually calls the children to the table.

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

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

Nilipofungua sufuria, mvuke wenye harufu ya karafuu ulitoka mara moja.

When I opened the pot, steam with the smell of cloves came out immediately.

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.

Wala chai wala kahawa sipendi usiku; napendelea maji ya uvuguvugu.

Neither tea nor coffee do I like at night; I prefer lukewarm water.

Je, unajua maana ya swali hili?

Do you know the meaning of this question?

Japo nilikuwa na kikohozi kidogo, nilienda famasi kununua dawa ya kikohozi.

Although I had a slight cough, I went to the pharmacy to buy cough medicine.

Japo jokofu limejaa, bado kuna nafasi ya kuweka maji ya baridi.

Although the refrigerator is full, there is still space to put cold water.

Kalamu zangu zote ziko kwenye droo ya meza ya sebuleni.

All my pens are in the drawer of the living-room table.

Je, umeona rimoti ya runinga, au bado iko chini ya kochi?

Have you seen the television remote, or is it still under the sofa?

Tulipika supu ya boga na beeti, na rangi yake ilikuwa nzuri sana.

We cooked pumpkin and beet soup, and its color was very beautiful.

Usichovye mkate kwenye chai ya mtu mwingine mezani.

Do not dip bread into another person’s tea at the table.

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.

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

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

Mama ameongeza beeti katika saladi ya leo.

Mother has added beetroot to today’s salad.

Nilipoinua ndoo hii ya maji, mgongo wangu uliumia kidogo.

When I lifted this bucket of water, my back hurt a little.

Kuanzia Aprili hadi Mei, bustani ya shule huwa na maua mengi.

From April to May, the school garden usually has many flowers.

Aprili ikianza, mama hupanga bajeti ya Mei mapema.

When April begins, mother usually plans May’s budget early.

Printa ya ofisi imeharibika, kwa hiyo hatuwezi kuchapisha tiketi leo.

The office printer is broken, so we cannot print tickets today.

Kesho fundi atarekebisha printa, halafu nitachapisha nakala ya ripoti.

Tomorrow the technician will fix the printer, then I will print a copy of the report.

Asha alivaa hereni ndogo za fedha, na Juma akavaa tai ya bluu kwa sherehe.

Asha wore small silver earrings, and Juma wore a blue tie for the celebration.

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.

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.

Ninahitaji fedha zaidi ili kulipa ada ya shule.

I need more money in order to pay the school fee.

Zipu ya koti lako iko wazi, na kola ya blauzi yako imekunjika.

The zipper of your coat is open, and the collar of your blouse is folded.

Kabla ya sherehe, Asha alisafisha kola ya shati lake na kufunga zipu ya koti mpaka juu.

Before the celebration, Asha cleaned the collar of her shirt and zipped her coat all the way up.

Asha hapendi manukato yenye harufu kali; anapendelea harufu laini ya sabuni tu.

Asha does not like perfume with a strong smell; she prefers only the gentle smell of soap.

Mwalimu alisema tufanye fotokopi ya cheti chetu kabla ya kujaza fomu ya usajili.

The teacher said we should make a photocopy of our certificate before filling in the registration form.

Kuanzia Juni hadi Julai, shule yetu huwa na ratiba tofauti kwa sababu ya likizo ya katikati ya mwaka.

From June to July, our school usually has a different schedule because of the mid-year holiday.

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.

Baada ya kupiga mswaki, nilifunga zipu ya koti langu, nikachukua mkoba, na nikatoka kwenda kazini bila kuchelewa.

After brushing my teeth, I zipped up my coat, took my bag, and left for work without being late.

Nimefunga zipu ya koti langu kwa sababu kuna baridi.

I have zipped up my coat because it is cold.

Kuna baridi asubuhi, kwa hiyo funga zipu ya koti lako mpaka juu.

It is cold in the morning, so zip your coat all the way up.

Usisahau kufunga zipu ya mkoba wako kabla ya kutoka nyumbani.

Do not forget to zip up your bag before leaving home.

Asha alifunga zipu ya koti lake kabla ya kuingia darasani.

Asha zipped up her coat before entering the classroom.

Mama anatumia blenda kutengeneza juisi ya ndimu, iliki, na maziwa baridi.

Mother uses a blender to make juice with lime, cardamom, and cold milk.

Pilau ya leo ina iliki na pilipili manga, kwa hiyo inanukia sana.

Today’s pilau has cardamom and black pepper, so it smells very nice.

Kwenye makutano yale kuna kibao kinachoonyesha njia ya kwenda kliniki.

At that intersection there is a signboard showing the way to the clinic.

Maji ya ndimu yamo kwenye jagi, na vikombe vipo mezani kwa wageni.

The lime drink is in the jug, and the cups are on the table for the guests.

Tafadhali soma kibao kinachoonyesha njia ya kwenda stesheni.

Please read the signboard that shows the way to the station.

Maji yanaanza kuchemka, tia majani ya chai.

The water is starting to boil, add the tea leaves.

Akila chakula kichafu, atapata maumivu ya tumbo.

If he/she eats dirty food, he/she will get a stomachache.

Asubuhi kuna baridi kidogo, kwa hiyo Asha anavaa skafu ya bluu.

In the morning it is a little cold, so Asha wears a blue scarf.

Zipu ya koti langu imeharibika, na kola ya blauzi yako imekunjika.

The zipper of my coat is broken, and the collar of your blouse is folded.

Kabla ya sherehe, Amina hukata kucha zake, husafisha kola ya blauzi yake, na kuvaa nguo safi.

Before the celebration, Amina cuts her nails, cleans the collar of her blouse, and puts on clean clothes.

Usipoifunga zipu ya koti lako, utahisi baridi asubuhi.

If you do not fasten the zipper of your coat, you will feel cold in the morning.

Mwalimu amesema ati kila mwanafunzi afanye fotokopi ya cheti kabla ya kutumia skana.

The teacher has said that each student should make a photocopy of the certificate before using the scanner.

Usipoifunga zipu ya begi lako, vitabu vyako vinaweza kupotea.

If you do not fasten the zipper of your bag, your books can get lost.

Leo darasani tunajifunza tahajia ya maneno mapya.

Today in class we are learning the spelling of new words.

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.

Je, unajua tahajia ya neno hili?

Do you know the spelling of this word?

Bango linaloonyesha ratiba ya mtihani limebandikwa ukutani.

The poster showing the exam schedule has been posted on the wall.

Tahariri ya makala hii ni muhimu kabla ya kuchapishwa.

The editing of this article is important before it is published.

Makala hii inahusu afya ya watoto.

This article is about children's health.

Mkutubi wa shule alituletea kamusi mpya na kutuonyesha jinsi rejesta ya maktaba inavyotumika.

The school librarian brought us a new dictionary and showed us how the library register is used.

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.

Jioni, tulimpeleka mpwa wetu kwa mfamasia ili anunue dawa ya koo.

In the evening, we took our niece/nephew to the pharmacist so that he/she could buy throat medicine.

Kondakta aliniambia nipande mapema, la sivyo ningekosa nafasi ya kukaa.

The conductor told me to board early, otherwise I would miss a seat.

Baada ya malipo, tulipewa stakabadhi nyingine kwa ajili ya ada ya warsha.

After the payment, we were given another receipt for the workshop fee.

Mwishoni mwa somo, mwalimu aliandika hitimisho fupi kwenye ubao kuhusu matumizi ya vitabu na kamusi.

At the end of the lesson, the teacher wrote a short conclusion on the board about the use of books and dictionaries.

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.

Tafadhali punguza sauti ya redio, mtoto analala chumbani.

Please lower the volume of the radio; the child is sleeping in the room.

Je, kuna nafasi ya kukaa karibu na dirisha?

Is there a seat near the window?

Tafadhali punguza sauti ya runinga, bibi anasoma kitabu sebuleni.

Please lower the volume of the television, grandmother is reading a book in the living room.

Tafadhali, weka sahihi yako nyuma ya fomu hii.

Please, put your signature on the back of this form.

Bibi alisema fremu ya dirisha na nguzo ya mbele zinahitaji rangi mpya.

Grandmother said the window frame and the front pillar need new paint.

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.

Kama mama angekuwa amenunua swichi mpya jana, tusingekuwa na shida ya fyuzi leo.

If mother had bought a new switch yesterday, we would not have a fuse problem today.

Wakati fundi mwanamke alipokuwa akipima fremu ya dirisha, Asha alikuwa akishika nyundo na bisibisi.

While the female worker was measuring the window frame, Asha was holding a hammer and a screwdriver.

Asubuhi tuliona umande juu ya majani ya bustani.

In the morning we saw dew on the leaves in the garden.

Ni baada ya kuunganisha kebo ya modemu ndipo mtandao ulirudi.

It was only after connecting the modem cable that the internet came back.

Tafadhali, usinyanyue ndoo hii ya maji bila msaada.

Please, do not lift this bucket of water without help.

Baba alipogusa sufuria ya moto, aliondoa mkono wake haraka.

When father touched the hot cooking pot, he quickly removed his hand.

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