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Usages of ila
Ningesafiri wiki hii, ila pasipoti yangu mpya haijakamilika.
I would travel this week, but my new passport has not been finalized.
Mimi ninataka chai ila sina pesa.
I want tea but I don't have money.
Utani wako ni mzuri, ila usitutie wivu kwa mafanikio yako.
Your jokes are good, but do not make us jealous with your success.
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