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Usages of kuwa
Ni vyema utoe takataka hizi ili zisije kuwa kero kwa majirani.
It is good that you remove this trash so it does not become a nuisance to the neighbors.
Maji mengi barabarani yamekuwa kizuizi kikubwa kwa magari leo.
A lot of water on the road has become a major obstacle for vehicles today.
Ninapokimbia, nachoka na kuhisi pumzi yangu inakuwa fupi.
When I run, I get tired and feel my breath become short.
Weka blanketi juu ya kitanda kwa sababu usiku unakuwa baridi.
Put a blanket on the bed because the night gets cold.
Hakimu akimsikiliza mwanasheria kwa makini, uamuzi wa kesi huwa wa haki zaidi.
If the judge listens carefully to the lawyer, the decision of the case becomes more just.
Ukiendeleza kipaji chako cha muziki, unaweza kuwa mwimbaji maarufu.
If you develop your musical talent, you can become a famous singer.
Kadiri familia inavyokula pamoja kila jioni, ndivyo uhusiano wao unavyokuwa imara zaidi.
The more the family eats together every evening, the stronger their relationship becomes.
Huyu mwanafunzi mvivu sasa anajaribu kubadilisha tabia na kuwa mchapakazi.
This lazy student is now trying to change his behavior and become hard‑working.
Kadiri unavyofanya mazoezi ya kunyoosha kila asubuhi, ndivyo mwili wako unavyokuwa mwepesi.
The more you do stretching exercises every morning, the lighter your body becomes.
Kadiri unavyojifunza kupanga pesa zako mwenyewe, ndivyo unavyokuwa mtu anayejitegemea zaidi.
The more you learn to manage your own money, the more you become a more independent person.
Kila mara ninapokukumbuka, moyo wangu unakuwa mtulivu.
Whenever I remember you, my heart becomes calm.
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