Usages of dereva
Dereva wetu anajaribu kuepuka trafiki asubuhi, ili tufike kazini mapema.
Our driver is trying to avoid traffic in the morning, so that we arrive at work early.
Dereva wa basi atatusafirisha hadi sinema leo usiku, tukimaliza kazi zetu.
The bus driver will transport us to the cinema tonight, after we finish our work.
Dereva yule alipata ajali ndogo jana, lakini sasa yuko salama.
That driver had a small accident yesterday, but now he is safe.
Dereva ananiomba kitambulisho changu kabla ya kuanza safari.
The driver asks me for my identification card before starting the trip.
Dereva alisema breki zinahitaji kukaguliwa kabla hajatoka stendi tena.
The driver said the brakes need to be checked before he leaves the bus stand again.
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