Usages of kupata
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.
Mimi ninaweza kupata samaki sokoni.
I can get fish at the market.
Nimefurahi sana leo kwa sababu sikuchelewa kazini, na nimepata zawadi ndogo.
I am very happy today because I was not late to work, and I have received a small gift.
Tangu nimepata pesa, sasa ninaweza kununua shati.
Since I got money, now I can buy a shirt.
Je, tunategemea kupata muda wa kupumzika kabla ya mtihani huo?
Are we depending on getting time to rest before that exam?
Bila chandarua, ninapata usingizi mgumu kwa sababu ya mbu wengi.
Without a mosquito net, I have difficulty sleeping because of many mosquitoes.
Nilijisikia vibaya kusita mbele ya wageni, ila sasa nimepata fursa ya kueleza mawazo yangu.
I felt bad hesitating in front of guests, but now I have the opportunity to express my thoughts.
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.”
Kile nilipata sokoni ni zawadi.
That which I got at the market is a gift.
Tunatumia mtandao kupata fahamu zaidi kuhusu somo hili.
We are using the internet to get more knowledge about this subject.
Fahamu za wananchi huongezeka haraka wanapopata mtandao bora.
People’s knowledge grows quickly when they get a better internet connection.
Dereva yule alipata ajali ndogo jana, lakini sasa yuko salama.
That driver had a small accident yesterday, but now he is safe.
Mama anafungulia kabati ili kupata sukari.
Mother opens the cupboard to get sugar.
Mama anapata starehe baada ya kufagia chumba.
Mother gets relaxation after sweeping the room.
Ikiwa una maumivu makali, sharti uende hospitali mapema ili upate matibabu sahihi.
If you have severe pain, you must go to the hospital early so that you can get proper treatment.
Leo nimepata kumbukumbu nzuri ya utoto wangu nilipofika baharini.
Today I got a pleasant memory of my childhood when I arrived at the ocean.
Ni lazima utunze mazingira nyumbani ili usipate magonjwa.
You must take care of the environment at home so you do not get diseases.
Ni heri uonyeshe usikivu, ili upate matokeo mazuri katika mtihani.
It is better for you to show attentiveness so you get good results in the exam.
Ni muhimu kupata ruhusa kutoka kwa mwalimu kabla ya kuondoka darasani.
It is important to get permission from the teacher before leaving the classroom.
Baada ya kufanya kazi ngumu, hatimaye tulipata wakati wa kupumzika.
After doing hard work, we finally got time to rest.
Leo nimepata bahati ya kuona upinde wa mvua asubuhi.
Today I got lucky to see a rainbow in the morning.
Asha anapenda kupika wali na karanga ili kupata ladha ya kipekee.
Asha likes to cook rice with peanuts to get a unique taste.
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.
Ninapopata hela kidogo, ninajaribu kuweka akiba ili nisiumizwe na gharama za ada ghafla.
When I get a little money, I try to save it so that I am not hurt by sudden fee expenses.
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.
Mwanafunzi aliumia mguu na kupata kidonda kidogo uwanjani.
The student hurt his leg and got a small wound in the field.
Alipaka dawa juu ya kidonda ili kisipate maambukizi.
He/She applied medicine on the wound so that it does not get infected.
Kabla ya kupika, hakikisha kidole kilichojeruhiwa kimefungwa vizuri usipate uchafu.
Before cooking, make sure the injured finger is well wrapped so you do not get it dirty.
Elimu inatusaidia kupata kazi.
Education helps us get work.
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.
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.
Ukipewa zamu ya kutoa hotuba, tafadhali usiharakishe maneno yako, ili kila mtu apate kukuelewa vizuri.
If you are given a turn to give a speech, please do not rush your words, so that everyone can understand you well.
Samahani, unaweza kusogea kidogo ili nipate nafasi ya kukaa?
Excuse me, can you move a bit so that I can have room to sit?
Tunaposogea karibu na moto, tunapata joto zuri usiku huu.
When we move closer to the fire, we get nice warmth tonight.
Asha amebahatika kupata nafasi ya kusoma chuo kikuu cha serikali.
Asha is fortunate to get a spot at a public university.
Ukionyesha kadi hii ya mwanafunzi, utapata punguzo la ziada.
If you show this student card, you will get an extra discount.
Wazazi hupeleka watoto kupata chanjo mara wanapotimiza miezi sita.
Parents usually take children to get a vaccine once they reach six months.
Mimi ninahitaji ajira ili nipate pesa.
I need a job so that I can get money.
Ukija mapema, utapata kifaa hiki cha kuchaji simu.
If you come early, you will get this phone-charging device.
Mimi nilipata alama nzuri katika mtihani.
I got a good grade in the exam.
Nikipata kamera mpya, nitakupiga picha nyingi.
If I get a new camera, I will take many photos of you.
Wanafunzi wanaweza kupata vitabu mtandaoni.
Students can get books online.
Faida ya kwanza utakayopata ni kupunguza shaka kwa wateja wapya.
The first benefit you will get is to reduce doubt among new customers.
Ni muhimu kupata kibali kabla ya kujenga nyumba.
It is important to get a permit before building a house.
Ninataka uandike bei wazi kwenye tangazo hilo ili mteja asipate shida.
I want you to write the price clearly on that advertisement so the customer does not have trouble.
Mwishowe tulipata faida ndogo, kwa ujumla tumeridhika.
In the end we got a small profit; in general we are satisfied.
Feni hizi zikifanya kazi, ofisi itapata hewa safi.
If these fans are working, the office will get fresh air.
Ni muhimu kujifunika na blanketi usiku ili kupata usingizi mzuri.
It is important to cover yourself with a blanket at night to get good sleep.
Usiku ulipokuwa baridi sana, nilijifunika blanketi mbili ili nipate joto.
When the night was very cold, I covered myself with two blankets so that I got warm.
Ukidhibiti matumizi ya simu janja, utapata muda zaidi wa kusoma.
If you control your smartphone use, you will have more time to study.
Ukiheshimu walimu na wazazi, utapata mafanikio shuleni.
If you respect teachers and parents, you will achieve success at school.
Ukikula chakula kichafu sokoni, unaweza kupata ugonjwa.
If you eat dirty food at the market, you can get a disease.
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.
Ukizungumza na mwalimu darasani, utapata suluhisho la tatizo lako.
If you speak with the teacher in class, you will get the solution to your problem.
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.
Ukiongeza viungo vichache tu, mchuzi utapata ladha bora.
If you add just a few ingredients, the sauce will get a better taste.
Ukila saladi yenye kabichi na mboga za majani, utapata vitamini nyingi.
If you eat salad with cabbage and leafy vegetables, you will get many vitamins.
Ukila pilau ya nazi sokoni, unaweza kupata usingizi mzito.
If you eat coconut pilau at the market, you can get deep sleep.
Watu wengi hupata huduma ya kwanza katika zahanati kabla ya kwenda hospitali kubwa.
Many people get first aid at the dispensary before going to a big hospital.
Baada ya mtihani, kila mwanafunzi alipata dakika chache kujiandikia maoni yake mwenyewe katika shajara au daftari.
After the exam, each student got a few minutes to write his or her own thoughts in a diary or notebook.
Matunda yakiganda kwenye friza, tunapata barafu tamu.
When the fruits freeze in the freezer, we get sweet ice.
Mimi nilipata saa ya mkononi kama zawadi ya kuzaliwa, na sasa sitachelewa darasani tena.
I received a wristwatch as a birthday present, and now I will not be late to class again.
Kama ungepata nafasi, ungependa kusoma wapi – mjini au kijijini?
If you got a chance, where would you like to study – in town or in the village?
Asha angesafiri mara nyingi zaidi kama angepata pasipoti mapema.
Asha would travel more often if she got her passport early.
Kama tungesikiliza ushauri wa bibi, tusingepata ugomvi huo mdogo.
If we had listened to grandmother’s advice, we would not have had that small quarrel.
Asha angesoma biolojia chuoni kama angepata mkopo wa mwanafunzi.
Asha would study biology at college if she got a student loan.
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.
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