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Usages of duka
Kaka yangu alipomaliza mazoezi, alioga haraka kabla ya kwenda dukani.
My brother, after finishing exercises, took a quick shower before going to the shop.
Nimeenda dukani kununua nyama na kuku, ili tuandae mlo mzuri jioni.
I have gone to the shop to buy meat and chicken, so that we can prepare a good meal in the evening.
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.
Kitabu hiki hupatikana dukani.
This book is available at the shop.
Polisi wanakagua maduka sokoni.
The police inspect the shops at the market.
Duka la nguo linatoa punguzo kubwa leo.
The clothing shop is giving a big discount today.
Wafanyakazi wamehamisha bidhaa nzito kutoka ghala kwenda dukani.
Workers have moved heavy goods from the warehouse to the shop.
Upepo unavuma barabarani, lakini watu wanunua mkate dukani.
The wind is blowing on the road, but people are buying bread at the shop.
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