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Usages of mkono
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.
Kabla ya kula, ni vyema tuoshe mikono yetu kwa sabuni.
Before eating, it is good that we wash our hands with soap.
Unapaswa kuinua mkono wako darasani ikiwa unataka kuuliza swali.
You should raise your hand in class if you want to ask a question.
Anaonyesha ustadi mkubwa anapocheza mpira wa mikono.
He/She shows great skill when playing handball.
Mtaalamu anasema kusafisha mikono kabla ya kula ni muhimu.
The expert says washing hands before eating is important.
Kabla ya kulala, tunanawa mikono na kupiga mswaki.
Before sleeping, we wash our hands and brush our teeth.
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