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Usages of mkali
Mvulana yule alikwepa adhabu kwa kujieleza kwa ufasaha, ingawa mwalimu alikuwa mkali.
That boy avoided punishment by explaining himself eloquently, even though the teacher was strict.
Mwalimu mkali anafundisha hesabu.
The strict teacher teaches math.
Siyo tu mwalimu wetu mkali, bali pia ni mwenye huruma.
Not only is our teacher strict, but she/he is also compassionate.
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