kushika

to hold

Usages of kushika

• Mimi ninashika kamera kwa mkono wangu ili kupiga picha ya daraja.: I am holding a camera in my hand to take a photo of the bridge.
• Mimi ninashika mkate.: I am holding bread.
• Huyu nyoka si baya, lakini msimshike bila barakoa kama bado hamjapata uhakika wa usalama wake.: This snake is not bad, but do not hold it without a mask if you are not yet sure of its safety.
• Chokaa ikikauka vizuri, vigae vitashika vizuri sakafuni.: If the plaster dries well, the tiles will hold well on the floor.
• Wakati fundi mwanamke alipokuwa akipima fremu ya dirisha, Asha alikuwa akishika nyundo na bisibisi.: While the female worker was measuring the window frame, Asha was holding a hammer and a screwdriver.
• Tafadhali, shika glasi hiyo vizuri ili isivunjike.: Please hold that glass carefully so that it does not break.
• Akiwa ameshika troli kwa mkono mmoja, Asha alimpa keshia chenji kwa mkono mwingine.: Holding the trolley with one hand, Asha gave the cashier change with the other hand.
• Darasani, mwalimu alishika chaki nyeupe na kuonyesha nchi kwenye globu.: In class, the teacher held white chalk and showed countries on the globe.
• Akiwa ameshika medali yake, kapteni alisimama karibu na nyavu kwa picha ya mwisho.: Holding his/her medal, the captain stood near the net for the final picture.
• Baba ameshika usukani vizuri wakati tunasafiri mjini.: Father is holding the steering wheel properly while we travel in town.
• Kabla ya kuendesha gari, hakikisha umeshika usukani vizuri.: Before driving the car, make sure you are holding the steering wheel properly.

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