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Usages of hivyo
Uwanja wa ndege umepanuliwa, hivyo abiria wanafurahia huduma mpya.
The airport has been expanded, so passengers are enjoying the new service.
Mimi nina pesa, hivyo ninaweza kununua baiskeli.
I have money, so I can buy a bicycle.
Mama alihifadhi sukari ndani ya kabati hili, hivyo nitafungua mlango wake sasa.
Mother stored sugar inside this cupboard, so I will open its door now.
Vifaa hivi vimeharibika, hivyo tunapaswa kugeuza mpango wetu wa kuwasilisha ripoti leo.
These tools are broken, so we must change our plan to present the report today.
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.
Baba alinunua chai kwa bei nafuu, hivyo akafurahia kuokoa pesa.
Father bought tea at a cheap price, so he was happy to save money.
Parachichi lina mafuta mazuri, hivyo ni zuri kwa afya.
Avocado has healthy fats, so it is good for one’s health.
Kiingilio cha sinema hii ni nafuu, hivyo watu wengi wanafurahia kuja.
The entrance fee for this movie is cheap, so many people enjoy coming.
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.
Mvinyo pia unaweza kukusumbua, hivyo usiunywe ikiwa unatafuta ajira mpya.
Wine can also bother you, so do not drink it if you are looking for new employment.
Huenda usiwe na muda wa kutosha kesho, hivyo andika kazi yako leo jioni.
Perhaps you will not have enough time tomorrow, so write your work this evening.
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