Usages of mpaka
Wakati mwingine, tunacheka mpaka kicheko kinatuletea machozi, lakini hatutaki kulia kwa huzuni.
Sometimes, we laugh until laughter brings us tears, but we do not want to cry out of sadness.
Mimi nitakaa nyumbani mpaka Juma aje.
I will stay at home until Juma comes.
Hatutajua uwezo wetu, mpaka tujaribu kukabili matatizo kwa ujasiri.
We will not know our ability until we try to face problems courageously.
Usikate limau hilo sasa hivi, tungoje mpaka tukate chungwa na nanasi pia, ili tuwe na mchanganyiko wa ladha.
Do not cut that lemon right now, let’s wait until we cut the orange and the pineapple as well, so that we have a mix of flavors.
Kabla hujapiga makofi, subiri mpaka mwalimu akamilishe hotuba yake.
Before you clap, wait until the teacher has finished her speech.
Daktari aliniambia kwamba nikipiga chafya au nikianza kupata kikohozi darasani, nibaki nyumbani mpaka mafua yapungue.
The doctor told me that if I sneeze or start getting a cough in class, I should stay at home until the cold gets better.
Ukiona doa kwenye shati, lisugue kwa sabuni mpaka povu lionekane.
If you see a stain on the shirt, scrub it with soap until foam appears.
Mtoto alicheza na sabuni sana mpaka povu likaenea sakafuni.
The child played with the soap so much that foam spread on the floor.
Mtoto alipolia usiku, mama alimchukua na kumbembeleza mpaka akalala.
When the child cried at night, mother picked him/her up and soothed him/her until he/she slept.
Baada ya kutia unga kwenye sufuria, koroga uji mpaka uwe laini.
After putting flour into the pot, stir the porridge until it becomes smooth.
Wakiwa wamevaa sandaali na kaptula, watoto walicheza nje mpaka mama akawaita kwa chakula.
While wearing sandals and shorts, the children played outside until mother called them for food.
Maji yakianza kuchemka, tia njegere kwenye sufuria mpaka ziive vizuri.
When the water starts to boil, put the peas into the pot until they cook well.
Laiti ningekuwa na muda zaidi leo jioni, ningekaa maktabani mpaka mkutubi afunge mlango.
If only I had more time this evening, I would stay in the library until the librarian closes the door.
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.
Kwenye duka lile, ofa ya leo ni mayai na mkate, lakini keshia hatarudisha chenji mpaka baadaye.
At that shop, today’s special offer is eggs and bread, but the cashier will not give back the change until later.
Jana, mimi nilisaidia kupalilia mpaka mikono ikachoka.
Yesterday, I helped with weeding until my hands got tired.
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