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Usages of lazima
Ikiwa unataka kupika usiku, ni lazima uwashe jiko kwanza.
If you want to cook at night, you must turn on the stove first.
Wewe lazima uandike barua.
You must write a letter.
Iwapo unacheza mpira, ni lazima uwe na viatu vya michezo.
If you play ball, you must have sports shoes.
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.
Kila mwanafunzi lazima asome masharti ya ushindani kabla ya kujisajili.
Every student must read the competition conditions before registering.
Lazima uende hospitali mara moja ukihisi maumivu makali.
You must go to the hospital immediately if you feel severe pain.
Test yourself: What does lazima mean?
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