Usages of kuweka
Mama amesema nitumie birika kupasha chai moto, kisha niweke majani ya chai humo.
Mother said I should use the teapot to heat up the tea, then put tea leaves in it.
Mimi ninataka kuweka kitabu juu ya meza.
I want to put the book on the table.
Nitasoma shule ya msingi kwanza, kisha nitaweka sahihi yangu kwenye fomu ya usajili.
I will attend primary school first, then I will put my signature on the registration form.
Mlete baba kikapu ili aweke mboga zake.
Bring father the basket so that he can put his vegetables in it.
Afisa yule akasema ni vyema kuweka nyaraka zote muhimu kwenye kabrasha moja ili zisipotee.
That officer said it is good to put all the important documents in one folder so they do not get lost.
Nataka uweke kitabu changu mahali pa usalama daima, ili kisipotee.
I want you to always place my book in a safe location, so it does not get lost.
Ninapopata hela kidogo, ninajaribu kuweka akiba ili nisiumizwe na gharama za ada ghafla.
When I get a little money, I try to save it so that I am not hurt by sudden fee expenses.
Kionjo cha supu hii ni kizuri zaidi ukiweka pilipili kidogo.
The flavor of this soup is better if you add a little chili pepper.
Rafiki yangu alitumia ngazi fupi kupanda na kuweka gunia la viazi juu ya rafu.
My friend used a short ladder to climb and put a sack of potatoes on the shelf.
Niliweka kalamu katika sanduku dogo la mbao mezani.
I put the pen in a small wooden box on the table.
Mama alinunua rafu mpya ili kuweka vitabu.
Mother bought a new shelf to put books.
Karani aliweka barua kwenye sanduku la posta.
The clerk put the letter in the post box.
Tafadhali uweke sukari kidogo tu ili chai isiwe tamu mno.
Please put only a little sugar so the tea is not too sweet.
Ukiweka asali kidogo kwenye uji, ladha yake inakuwa tamu sana.
If you add a little honey to the porridge, its taste becomes very sweet.
Nikiweka betri mpya kwenye feni, ofisi itakuwa na hewa safi.
If I put a new battery in the fan, the office will have fresh air.
Ifikapo saa mbili, utakuwa umeweka utaratibu salama wa kuhifadhi nyaraka.
By eight o’clock, you will have put a safe procedure in place for storing documents.
Weka kipaumbele kwa kazi za nyumbani angalau dakika kumi kila siku.
Give priority to homework for at least ten minutes each day.
Mama aliweka kitabu mezani kimya kimya.
Mother quietly put the book on the table.
Tafadhali weka chaja kwenye priza karibu na meza.
Please put the charger in the socket near the table.
Baada ya chakula, tafadhali weka vyombo kwenye stoo.
After the meal, please put the utensils in the storeroom.
Nitaosha vikombe, halafu nitaweka vyombo kwenye stoo.
I will wash the cups, then I will put the utensils in the storeroom.
Balbu ya chumbani imeungua; tafadhali weka balbu mpya.
The bulb in the room has burned out; please put in a new bulb.
Uzito ukiongezeka, weka maembe machache zaidi kwenye mizani nyingine.
If the weight increases, put a few more mangoes on the other scale.
Juma alikata matunda kwa uma, akaweka kwenye bakuli, akawagawia watoto.
Juma cut the fruit with a fork, put it in a bowl, and shared it with the children.
Ndimo nilimoweka vitabu vyako jana usiku.
That is where I put your books last night.
Fundi atarekebisha dari na kuweka balbu mpya kesho.
The repairman will fix the ceiling and put in a new bulb tomorrow.
Sharti tuweke akiba ndogo kila wiki ili tusikose nauli.
We must put a small saving aside each week so that we don’t lack fare.
Hapo ndipo tulipoweka kapeti jipya chini ya meza.
That is where we put the new carpet under the table.
Sanduku hili ndimo tulimoweka barua jana usiku.
This box is where we put the letter last night.
Tafadhali weka barua kwenye jalada.
Please put the letter in the folder.
Tafadhali weka nyama kwenye friza ili igande vizuri.
Please put the meat in the freezer so that it freezes well.
Weka blanketi juu ya kitanda kwa sababu usiku unakuwa baridi.
Put a blanket on the bed because the night gets cold.
Mimi niliweka zulia jipya sakafuni sebuleni.
I placed a new carpet on the floor in the living room.
Tusije tukasahau vitabu; tutaviweka kwenye begi sasa.
Let’s not end up forgetting the books; we will put them in the bag now.
Asha anaweka noti zake zote ndani ya pochi ndogo, si mfukoni.
Asha puts all her notes in a small purse, not in her pocket.
Mimi ninaweka daftari langu kwenye begi kila siku, nisije nikalisahau darasani.
I put my notebook in the bag every day so that I do not forget it in class.
Ukidhibiti matumizi ya pesa nyumbani, utaweka akiba kila wiki.
If you control the use of money at home, you will put savings aside every week.
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.
Niliweka maziwa kwenye friza, sasa yameganda kabisa.
I put the milk in the freezer, now it is completely frozen.
Usiweke matunda yote kwenye friza, baadhi ya matunda yanaharibika haraka yakiganda.
Do not put all the fruits in the freezer; some fruits spoil quickly when frozen.
Tafadhali weka taka zote ndani ya ndoo hii kabla hatujaondoka.
Please put all the trash in this bucket before we leave.
Tunaweka maji safi kwenye tanki nyuma ya nyumba.
We put clean water into the tank behind the house.
Mwalimu aliweka mkazo kwenye matumizi ya “-po” leo.
The teacher put emphasis on the use of “-po” today.
Baada ya kuanguka, Asha aliweka plasta juu ya kidonda cha goti na akaendelea kutembea polepole.
After falling, Asha put a plaster on the wound on her knee and continued walking slowly.
Nimeweka shampuu mpya bafuni, kwa sababu ninataka kuosha nywele zangu leo.
I have put new shampoo in the bathroom, because I want to wash my hair today.
Mama aliniambia nikunje nguo safi vizuri kabla sijaziweka kabatini.
Mother told me to fold the clean clothes properly before I put them in the cupboard.
Baada ya kuanika nguo kwenye kamba, mimi huzikunja na kuziweka juu ya kitanda.
After hanging the clothes on the line, I usually fold them and put them on the bed.
Tafadhali weka vikombe kabatini baada ya chakula.
Please put the cups in the cupboard after the meal.
Mama ameweka maziwa na matunda ndani ya jokofu jipya.
Mother has put milk and fruits inside the new refrigerator.
Japo jokofu limejaa, bado kuna nafasi ya kuweka maji ya baridi.
Although the refrigerator is full, there is still space to put cold water.
Rahma aliweka rimoti ndani ya droo, lakini Juma hakujua ilipo.
Rahma put the remote in the drawer, but Juma did not know where it was.
Karani aliweka muhuri juu ya fomu, kisha akaniuzia stempu mbili.
The clerk put a stamp on the form, then sold me two postage stamps.
Karani ataweka muhuri wa posta kwenye barua kesho asubuhi.
The clerk will put a postmark on the letter tomorrow morning.
Karani ameweka muhuri wa posta kwenye barua yangu.
The clerk has put a postmark on my letter.
Baada ya kutoka sokoni, tuliweka sandaali chafu kando ya beseni na tukachukua kibanio cha nguo.
After coming from the market, we put the dirty sandals beside the basin and took a clothespin.
Usisahau kuweka mswaki wako karibu na sinki, na ukate kucha zako wikendi hii.
Do not forget to keep your toothbrush near the sink, and cut your nails this weekend.
Ofisini, katibu alitumia skana kuweka faili kwenye kompyuta, halafu akafanya fotokopi mbili za mkataba.
At the office, the secretary used a scanner to put the files into the computer, then made two photocopies of the contract.
Baada ya kufungua kopo, mimina maziwa kwenye jagi na uweke kwenye friji.
After opening the can, pour the milk into the jug and put it in the fridge.
Tafadhali weka sahani juu ya meza kabla ya chakula.
Please put the plate onto the table before the meal.
Tafadhali weka vitabu ndani ya begi.
Please put the books into the bag.
Mama ameweka nguo zenye unyevu kwenye beseni, halafu akachukua kibanio cha nguo.
Mother put the damp clothes in the basin, then took a clothespin.
Ninahitaji stempu moja kwa barua hii, na karani ataweka muhuri wa posta kesho.
I need one stamp for this letter, and the clerk will put a postmark on it tomorrow.
Katibu alitumia skana kuweka faili kwenye kompyuta, kisha akafanya fotokopi mbili.
The secretary used a scanner to put the file on the computer, then made two photocopies.
Asha aliweka koma baada ya jina la mama, lakini akasahau nukta ya mwisho.
Asha put a comma after mother’s name, but she forgot the final period.
Tafadhali weka nukuu fupi kutoka kwenye kitabu chako ndani ya insha.
Please put a short quotation from your book into the composition.
Tafadhali, weka sahihi yako nyuma ya fomu hii.
Please, put your signature on the back of this form.
Mwalimu amesema niweke sahihi yangu kwenye fomu hii.
The teacher has said that I should put my signature on this form.
Fundi anaweka chokaa kati ya tofali ili ukuta uwe imara.
The worker is putting plaster between the bricks so that the wall is strong.
Fulana ikikauka, nitaiweka kabatini.
If the T-shirt dries, I will put it in the cupboard.
Leo asubuhi, mama aliweka soseji na mkate juu ya sinia kubwa.
This morning, mother put sausages and bread on a big tray.
Tafadhali weka chumvi kidogo kwenye kiganja chako, halafu tia kwenye supu.
Please put a little salt in your palm, then add it to the soup.
Ni baada ya kusafisha sinia ndipo mama aliweka soseji mezani.
It was only after cleaning the tray that mother put the sausages on the table.
Tafadhali, usiweke siki nyingi kwenye kachumbari.
Please, do not put too much vinegar in the kachumbari.
Tafadhali weka mkoba wako kwenye ndoano nyuma ya mlango.
Please put your bag on the hook behind the door.
Tafadhali weka nukuu fupi kutoka kwenye kitabu chako ndani ya aya ya pili.
Please put a short quotation from your book into the second paragraph.
Kwenye bango lingine, tuliweka alama ya mshangao baada ya neno “Karibu!”.
On another poster, we put an exclamation mark after the word “Welcome!”.
Akiwa ameoga, Juma husafisha mswaki wake na kuweka shampuu mahali pake.
After bathing, Juma cleans his toothbrush and puts the shampoo back in its place.
Tafadhali weka sabuni ya kuosha mikono karibu na sinki.
Please put the hand soap near the sink.
Ndani ya mduara huo, aliweka mraba mdogo.
Inside that circle, he/she put a small square.
Tukifika nyumbani, weka viatu vyenye tope nje na uketi juu ya mkeka mpaka vikauke.
When we get home, put the muddy shoes outside and sit on the mat until they dry.
Sijui vocha yangu ilipo, lakini nina uhakika niliiweka karibu na simu.
I do not know where my airtime voucher is, but I am sure I put it near the phone.
Tafadhali weka vikombe hivi mezani mpaka vikauke.
Please put these cups on the table until they dry.
Baada ya kuanguka, muuguzi aliweka plasta kwenye paji la uso la mtoto.
After falling, the nurse put a plaster on the child’s forehead.
Dada yangu aliweka mswaki wake karibu na sinki na chupa ya shampuu bafuni.
My sister put her toothbrush near the sink and the bottle of shampoo in the bathroom.
Usitumie mkasi karibu na wembe; weka vifaa hivyo pamoja na sega ndani ya droo.
Do not use scissors near the razor; put those items together with the comb inside the drawer.
Keshia alimwambia Asha aweke mkate na matunda ndani ya troli ndogo.
The cashier told Asha to put the bread and fruit into the small trolley.
Baada ya kufua, mama aliweka nguo kwenye beseni na akachukua kibanio cha nguo.
After washing, mother put the clothes in the basin and took a clothespin.
Nilipojikata kidole, mama aliweka plasta na kuniambia nimeze kidonge baada ya chai.
When I cut my finger, mother put on a bandage and told me to swallow a pill after tea.
Mama ameweka maziwa ndani ya jokofu, na rimoti ya runinga iko juu ya jokofu.
Mother has put milk inside the refrigerator, and the television remote is on top of the refrigerator.
Niliweka fulana yangu kwenye droo baada ya kuivua, lakini nikaacha kaptula karibu na kitanda.
I put my T-shirt in the drawer after taking it off, but I left the shorts near the bed.
Nilipojikata kidole, mama aliweka plasta.
When I cut my finger, mother put on a bandage.
Tafadhali, weka kifaa hiki mezani.
Please put this item on the table.
Asha aliweka sukari kwenye debe dogo.
Asha put sugar in a small tin.
Nimeziweka mezani.
I have put them on the table.
Baba alijaza dumu la maji asubuhi, halafu akaliweka nyuma ya nyumba.
Father filled a jerrycan with water in the morning, then put it behind the house.
Asha aliweka sukari kwenye debe dogo, na unga ukawekwa kwenye debe lingine.
Asha put sugar in a small tin, and the flour was put in another tin.
Ukikata papai na kuweka zabibu pembeni, watoto watafurahi baada ya chakula.
If you cut the papaya and put the grapes on the side, the children will be happy after the meal.
Akiwa amechemsha mihogo, mama aliweka mchicha mezani kwa kila mtu.
After boiling cassava, mother put spinach on the table for everyone.
Akiwa amechora mstari kwa chaki, mwalimu aliweka globu mezani na kutuuliza tuonyeshe Tanzania.
After drawing a line with chalk, the teacher put the globe on the table and asked us to show Tanzania.
Tafadhali weka begi lako pembeni kabla ya kuingia darasani.
Please put your bag on the side before entering the classroom.
Rahma aliandika aya fupi na akaweka koma moja katikati.
Rahma wrote a short paragraph and put one comma in the middle.
Swali la Asha lilikuwa na alama ya kuuliza, lakini Juma akaweka alama ya mshangao kwa makosa.
Asha’s question had a question mark, but Juma put an exclamation mark by mistake.
Nilipoazima kamusi, mkutubi aliniambia niweke jina langu kwenye rejesta.
When I borrowed a dictionary, the librarian told me to put my name in the register.
Weka kikombe pembeni ya sahani mezani.
Put the cup beside the plate on the table.
Tafadhali weka kitabu humo.
Please put the book in there.
Rahma ameweka faili la insha kwenye flashi.
Rahma has put the essay file on a flash drive.
Foronya hii ni safi, kwa hiyo nitaweka mto wangu ndani yake.
This pillowcase is clean, so I will put my pillow inside it.
Usiweke mayonesi nyingi kwenye saladi ya leo.
Do not put too much mayonnaise in today’s salad.
Si kwamba nina pesa nyingi, bali nataka kuweka amana kidogo kila mwezi hata kama riba ni ndogo.
It is not that I have a lot of money, but I want to put aside a small deposit every month even if the interest is low.
Tafadhali weka neno hili ndani ya mabano kabla ya kuandika jibu la mwisho.
Please put this word inside parentheses before writing the final answer.
Katika tahariri ya leo, mwalimu aliweka maelezo ya ziada ndani ya mabano.
In today’s editing, the teacher put extra notes inside parentheses.
Tafadhali weka mtungi wa maji mezani.
Please put the water jar on the table.
Baada ya chakula cha jioni, mabaki ya pilau yatawekwa kwenye jokofu.
After dinner, the leftover pilau will be put in the fridge.
Tafadhali, weka vitabu humo.
Please put the books in there.
Baada ya chakula cha mchana, mama aliweka mabaki kwenye jokofu.
After lunch, mother put the leftovers in the refrigerator.
Rahma alinunua mtindi kwa ajili ya mtoto, kisha akaweka chupa ndani ya jokofu.
Rahma bought yogurt for the child, then put the bottle inside the refrigerator.
Tafadhali weka rimoti juu ya jokofu, si juu ya meza ya sebuleni.
Please put the remote on top of the refrigerator, not on the living-room table.
Katika supermarketi, mama alinunua siki ya kuweka kwenye kachumbari na mtindi wa kula baada ya chakula.
At the supermarket, mother bought vinegar to put in kachumbari and yogurt to eat after the meal.
Ama utakula mtindi sasa, ama utaweka tikitimaji ndani ya jokofu hadi jioni.
Either you will eat the yogurt now, or you will put the watermelon in the refrigerator until evening.
Akiwa amesafisha meza, mama aliweka vikombe mezani.
After she had cleaned the table, mother put the cups on the table.
Nimeweka punje za mahindi kwenye bakuli kwa ajili ya kuku.
I have put maize grains in the bowl for the chickens.
Tusitupe mabaki ya chakula; tunaweza kuyaweka kwenye jokofu.
Let’s not throw away the leftover food; we can put it in the fridge.
Baada ya kuchambua mbaazi, Asha aliziosha na kuziweka kwenye sufuria.
After sorting the peas, Asha washed them and put them in the pot.
Weka karatasi hizi pamoja kwa klipu ili zisipotee.
Put these papers together with a clip so that they do not get lost.
Laiti ningekuwa nimeweka klipu kwenye karatasi hizo, zisingekuwa zimetawanyika sakafuni.
If only I had put a clip on those papers, they would not have been scattered on the floor.
Je, unaweza kuweka vitabu vile kwenye meza?
Can you put those books on the table?
Rahma alitengeneza omeleti na akaiweka karibu na tosti kwa ajili ya baba.
Rahma made an omelet and put it near the toast for father.
Ukiona papai bado ni bichi, kata tikitimaji na uweke zabibu pembeni.
If you see that the papaya is still unripe, cut the watermelon and put the grapes on the side.
Nilipoingia jikoni, Rahma alikuwa akitengeneza omeleti huku akiweka njugu kwenye bakuli dogo.
When I entered the kitchen, Rahma was making an omelet while putting peanuts into a small bowl.
Tuliweka mayonesi kwenye burger, halafu tukanywa maji kwa sababu kachumbari ilikuwa na siki nyingi.
We put mayonnaise on the burger, then drank water because the kachumbari had a lot of vinegar.
Baada ya kufika nyumbani, nilikula njugu chache, nikanywa chai, na nikaweka kiporo cha mbaazi kwenye jokofu.
After arriving home, I ate a few peanuts, drank tea, and put the leftover peas in the fridge.
Tukimaliza chakula, weka kiporo cha wali kwenye jokofu.
When we finish the meal, put the leftover rice in the refrigerator.
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