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Learn Hardcore Swahili: mtu - the person

Hardcore Swahili
/Lesson 6
/mtu

mtu

Word

mtu

Meaning

the person

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Swahili

Lesson

Usages of mtu

Je, unataka kuchora ramani ya mji wetu mpya ili watu waweze kuelewa?

Do you want to draw a map of our new town so that people can understand?

Tunahitaji kukaribisha watu wapya katika darasa letu ili wajisikie salama.

We need to welcome new people into our class so that they feel safe.

Gari limejaa watu.

The car is full of people.

Ni vizuri kuheshimu kila mtu unayekutana naye, hata ikiwa ana mtazamo tofauti.

It is good to respect everyone you meet, even if he has a different perspective.

Wanafunzi wengine walipendekeza tufanye kikao cha maswali na majibu, ili kila mtu asikose uelewa.

Other students suggested that we hold a question-and-answer session, so that no one is left without understanding.

Wakati mwingine mimi hushangaa ni kwa jinsi gani watu hukubali kuingiza mifano migumu katika mijadala rahisi.

Sometimes I am surprised by how people agree to insert difficult examples into simple discussions.

Watu walikusanyika kuangalia bendera ikipandishwa mapema asubuhi.

People gathered to watch the flag being raised early in the morning.

Maadili yanasaidia watu kuishi vizuri.

Ethics help people live well.

Ni bora usificha ukweli, hivi kila mtu ataelewa tatizo hili mapema.

It is better that you do not hide the truth, so that everyone will understand this problem early.

Tabasamu lake humvutia kila mtu anayepita karibu.

Her smile attracts everyone who passes by.

Kusukuma watu wanaokuja kuwasaidia si tabia njema; tafadhali uwe nadhifu katika mawasiliano yako.

Pushing away people who come to help is not good behavior; please be decent in your communication.

Kiingilio cha sinema hii ni nafuu, hivyo watu wengi wanafurahia kuja.

The entrance fee for this movie is cheap, so many people enjoy coming.

Unapowaonyesha watu thamani yao, mara nyingi wanafurahia kusaidiana zaidi.

When you show people their worth, they often enjoy helping one another more.

Watu wengi hawajui sheria za fidia, kwa hiyo wanaweza kukosa haki zao.

Many people are unaware of the rules of compensation, so they might miss out on their rights.

Unapoonyesha huruma kwa mtu anayeteseka, unamfariji na kumwondolea huzuni.

When you show compassion to someone who is suffering, you comfort them and remove their sadness.

Nataka ujifunze upole ili uepuke sumbua watu wengine bila sababu.

I want you to learn gentleness so you avoid bothering other people without reason.

Watu wengi hupenda sanaa za mitaani, kwa sababu ubunifu wake una umbo tofauti na wa majumba ya maonyesho.

Many people love street art, because its creativity has a different shape than that of art galleries.

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.

Wakati mwingine, si rahisi kuendana na mawazo ya kila mtu.

Sometimes, it is not easy to match everyone’s ideas.

Jukumu la kila mtu ni kusaidia marafiki.

Everyone's responsibility is to help friends.

Watu wanacheza ngoma sokoni kila siku.

People dance at the market every day.

Kabla ya uchaguzi, kila mtu ataruhusiwa kupiga kura kwa uhuru.

Before the election, everyone will be allowed to cast a vote freely.

Uchumi wetu unategemea watu wengi sokoni.

Our economy depends on many people at the market.

Upepo unavuma barabarani, lakini watu wanunua mkate dukani.

The wind is blowing on the road, but people are buying bread at the shop.

Katika majira ya baridi, watu hunywa supu moto kila jioni.

During the cold season, people drink hot soup every evening.

Kwa ujumla, mtu yeyote anaweza kujifunza, ilhali kila mtu ana kasi yake.

In general, anyone can learn, whereas everyone has their own pace.

Mtu yeyote anaweza kuja darasani mapema.

Anyone can come to class early.

Asha aliingia darasani, akasalimia kila mtu, akaanza kuandika kwenye ubao.

Asha entered the classroom, greeted everyone, then started writing on the board.

Tutagawa kazi kama unavyopenda, ili kila mtu awe na jukumu.

We will divide the work as you like, so that everyone has a responsibility.

Kulingana na mwalimu wa uraia, demokrasia nzuri inahitaji watu wapige kura bila hofu.

According to the civics teacher, good democracy needs people to vote without fear.

Katika nchi yenye demokrasia, watu wana haki ya kusema hadharani bila kuogopa.

In a country with democracy, people have the right to speak in public without fear.

Ukichapisha ujumbe mfupi kwenye mtandao wa kijamii, watu wengi wanaweza kuuona haraka.

If you post a short message on social media, many people can see it quickly.

Uwazi wa serikali na kuheshimu haki za kila mtu hutusaidia kujenga jamii yenye amani.

Government transparency and respecting everyone’s rights help us build a peaceful society.

Mwalimu wetu ni mtu wa haki.

Our teacher is a just person.

Aliposikia mtu akibisha hodi, mama alifungua mlango polepole.

When she heard someone knocking and saying “hodi,” mother slowly opened the door.

Katika demokrasia nzuri, watu wote wana haki sawa bila kujali jinsia au rangi yao.

In a good democracy, all people have equal rights regardless of their gender or their race.

Mwalimu alituambia tuheshimu kila mtu, bila kutazama umri, jinsia au hali yake.

The teacher told us to respect everyone, without looking at age, gender, or their status.

Juma anaona aibu kuimba mbele ya watu.

Juma feels shy to sing in front of people.

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.

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.

Sisi tumeweka viti kwa mpangilio mzuri ili kila mtu akae upande wake mwenyewe.

We have arranged the chairs in a good order so that everyone sits on their own side.

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.

Ni muhimu kila mtu aulize swali lolote bila kuogopa, kwa sababu uhuru wa kuzungumza hutusaidia kujifunza.

It is important that everyone asks any question without fear, because freedom of speech helps us to learn.

Kadiri unavyojifunza kupanga pesa zako mwenyewe, ndivyo unavyokuwa mtu anayejitegemea zaidi.

The more you learn to manage your own money, the more you become a more independent person.

Usipulize chakula cha mtu mwingine mezani; subiri kipoe kidogo.

Do not blow on another person’s food at the table; wait for it to cool a little.

Siku ya soko, watu wengi hununua mihogo na sukuma wiki mapema asubuhi.

On market day, many people buy cassava and collard greens early in the morning.

Usichovye mkate kwenye chai ya mtu mwingine mezani.

Do not dip bread into another person’s tea at the table.

Basi lililojaa watu linaenda mjini.

The bus that is full of people is going to town.

Iwe meya, iwe diwani, kila kiongozi anapaswa kusikiliza watu wa mtaa wake.

Whether it is the mayor or the councilor, every leader should listen to the people of his or her neighborhood.

Polisi walisema kwamba mtu huyo hatapelekwa kwenye gereza mpaka mahakama iamue.

The police said that that person will not be taken to prison until the court decides.

Wakati kampeni ilikuwa ikiendelea, meya alikuwa akitembea sokoni na kuwasalimia watu.

While the campaign was going on, the mayor was walking in the market and greeting people.

Mtu mkarimu hushiriki chakula chake na wengine.

A generous person shares food with others.

Juma ni mstaarabu; husalimia watu wote.

Juma is polite; he greets everyone.

Ni vizuri kuwa mstaarabu unapozungumza na watu wakubwa.

It is good to be polite when you speak with elders.

Mwishoni mwa mashindano, kila mshindi alipokea medali huku watu wakipiga makofi kwa shangwe.

At the end of the competition, each winner received a medal while people clapped with cheers.

Baada ya kwaya ya watoto kuimba wimbo mpya, watu walipiga makofi kwa shangwe.

After the children's choir sang a new song, the people clapped with cheers.

Hupaswi kutumia wembe wa mtu mwingine, na hupaswi pia kushiriki mswaki wako na mtu mwingine.

You should not use another person's razor, and you should not share your toothbrush with another person.

Mtu mkarimu hushiriki chakula chake, na mtoto mtiifu husikiliza maelekezo ya wazazi.

A generous person shares their food, and an obedient child listens to parents’ instructions.

Imamu alisema watu wafike mapema kwa sala ya jioni.

The imam said people should arrive early for the evening prayer.

Akiwa amechemsha mihogo, mama aliweka mchicha mezani kwa kila mtu.

After boiling cassava, mother put spinach on the table for everyone.

Mtu fulani alipiga simu jana usiku.

A certain person called last night.

Kule sokoni, kuna watu wengi leo.

Over there at the market, there are many people today.

Watu wa jangwa hutumia ngamia kwa safari ndefu.

People of the desert use camels for long journeys.

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