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Usages of makini
Tangu nimepoteza mfuko huo, nimekuwa makini sana kupunguza uoga wangu na kujifunza kutunza vitu vyangu.
Since I lost that bag, I have been very careful to reduce my fear and learn to take care of my belongings.
Mama ni makini nyumbani kila siku.
Mother is careful at home every day.
Tuwe makini tusije tukaanguka, maana mlima huu unakuwa hatari wakati wa mvua.
Let us be careful so that we do not fall, because this mountain becomes dangerous during the rain.
Tuwe makini tunapobeba kuni, ili tusijeruhi miguu yetu.
Let us be careful when carrying firewood, so that we do not injure our feet.
Ni lazima uwe makini unapotembea juu ya maji yaliyomwagika, ili usiteleze.
You must be careful when walking on spilled water, so you don't slip.
Walimu wanasisitiza wanafunzi kuwa makini wanapojibu maswali magumu.
Teachers emphasize that students be careful when answering difficult questions.
Kama mngekuwa makini zaidi jana, msingepoteza simu yenu.
If you all had been more careful yesterday, you would not have lost your phone.
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