Usages of kusema
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.
Mama anasema huyo ni mtoto mzuri.
Mother says that is a good child.
Tutaenda sokoni kama baba anasema ni muhimu.
We will go to the market if father says it is important.
Juma anasema hatutapika chakula jioni kama tutachelewa sokoni.
Juma says we will not cook food in the evening if we are late at the market.
Mama anasema tunapaswa kuondoa vitu visivyotumika ili nyumba yetu iwe safi.
Mother says we should remove unused things so that our house can be clean.
Nimesikia baba akisema atapenda kuoga kabla ya chakula cha jioni leo.
I have heard father say that he would like to shower before dinner today.
Baba anasema tunapaswa kuwasiliana na walimu kabla ya jaribio lijalo.
Father says we should communicate with the teachers before the coming test.
Mama anasema, “Usisite kumsalimia jirani mpya, kwa sababu hujui unaweza kupata rafiki.”
Mother says, “Do not hesitate to greet the new neighbor, because you don’t know if you might get a friend.”
Walimu wanasema kushirikiana darasani hutusaidia kusamehe makosa madogo pia.
Teachers say that cooperating in class helps us to forgive small mistakes too.
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.
Mwalimu anasema suluhisho ni muhimu.
The teacher says the solution is important.
Baba alisema kwamba kukosa fahamu ya teknolojia huzuia maendeleo.
Father said that lacking knowledge of technology hinders development.
Baba anasema akiba inatusaidia kujikinga na matatizo ya ghafla.
Father says savings help us protect ourselves from sudden problems.
Mpishi mpya ameajiriwa hotelini, na wateja wanasema chakula chake ni cha kusisimua.
A new cook has been employed at the hotel, and customers say his food is thrilling.
Afisa yule akasema ni vyema kuweka nyaraka zote muhimu kwenye kabrasha moja ili zisipotee.
That officer said it is good to put all the important documents in one folder so they do not get lost.
Baba anasema tutenge zizi jipya kwa mbuzi wetu, ili wasikae nje usiku.
Father says we should set up a new pen for our goats, so that they do not stay outside at night.
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.
Mvuvi huyo alisema mtego wake unahitaji matengenezo ili kushika samaki wengi zaidi.
That fisherman said his trap needs repairs to catch more fish.
Mama anasema thamani ya upole ni kubwa kuliko mali nyingi.
Mother says that the value of gentleness is greater than much wealth.
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.
Mwalimu alisema adhabu si lazima kama mwanafunzi akijirekebisha haraka na kuheshimu sheria.
The teacher said punishment is not necessary if a student corrects himself quickly and respects the rules.
Mhandisi anasema daraja hili ni salama.
The engineer says this bridge is safe.
Daktari alisema tiba hii italeta nafuu ndani ya wiki moja.
The doctor said this treatment will bring relief within a week.
Daktari wa meno anasema ni muhimu kusafisha meno kila siku.
The dentist says it is important to clean teeth every day.
Mwongozo rasmi unasema tufanye maamuzi yetu baada ya kusoma taarifa kamili.
The official guide says we should make our decisions after reading the full report.
Daktari anasema viatu duni vinaweza kusababisha maumivu ya miguu.
The doctor says poor-quality shoes can cause foot pain.
Mwalimu anasema kwamba uchumi wa kijiji chetu unategemea soko la mahindi.
The teacher says that the economy of our village depends on the maize market.
Mama anasema kwamba uwekezaji mdogo leo unaweza kuleta mapato makubwa kesho.
Mother says that a small investment today can bring big income tomorrow.
Binamu yake anasema watarudi mapema ili wapike chakula cha usiku.
Her cousin says they will return early so they can cook dinner.
Mtaalamu anasema kusafisha mikono kabla ya kula ni muhimu.
The expert says washing hands before eating is important.
Mwalimu anasema msemo mzuri kila siku.
The teacher says a good saying every day.
Fundi alisema saruji haitatosha, kwa hiyo ninahitaji uagize magunia mawili zaidi.
The technician said the cement will not be enough, so I need you to order two more sacks.
Asha alisema bila shaka atarudi mapema, mwishowe alichelewa.
Asha said without a doubt she would return early; in the end she was late.
Baada ya kunawa na kupiga mswaki, tulisema kwaheri na kwenda kulala.
After washing and brushing our teeth, we said goodbye and went to sleep.
Asha bado hajanywa soda; anasema anataka maji kwanza.
Asha has not drunk soda yet; she says she wants water first.
Mama alisema, “Pole kwa uchovu, unaweza kupumzika kidogo kabla ya chakula.”
Mother said, “Sorry for the tiredness, you can rest a bit before the meal.”
Sasa katika uzee wake, anacheka akisema bahati nasibu haikumbadilishia maisha.
Now in his old age, he laughs saying the lottery did not change his life.
Mwalimu alisema Asha ana kipaji cha kuandika hadithi.
The teacher said Asha has a talent for writing stories.
Baba anasema ni muhimu kuweka akiba kila wiki.
Father says it is important to save money every week.
Wazazi wetu wanasema ni vizuri watoto wa kike na wa kiume wapate elimu sawa.
Our parents say it is good that girls and boys get equal education.
Daktari anasema nina maumivu katika pafu langu.
The doctor says I have pain in my lung.
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.
Mama alisema tuanze kurudia msamiati muhimu kabla ya somo jipya.
Mother said we should start reviewing the important vocabulary before the new lesson.
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.
Baba alisema ataninunulia mkoba wa mgongoni mpya nikifaulu mtihani wa mwisho wa mwaka.
Father said he will buy me a new backpack if I pass the end-of-year exam.
Mwalimu anasema unaweza kuuliza swali lolote darasani.
The teacher says you can ask any question in class.
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”.
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