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Usages of kupiga simu
Wakati wa dharura, tupige simu ya polisi.
In an emergency, we must call the police.
Mimi ninapenda kupiga simu baada ya kazi.
I like to make phone calls after work.
Asha alipiga simu, akaomba ruhusa, akaenda saluni kukata nywele.
Asha made a phone call, asked for permission, then went to the salon to cut her hair.
Nitakupigia simu nikifika nyumbani.
I will call you when I arrive home.
Nilikuwa nikifikiria kukupigia simu, lakini ukaja kwangu ghafla.
I was thinking of calling you, but you came to my place suddenly.
Kocha huwapigia wachezaji simu jioni ili kuwapa ratiba ya mazoezi.
The coach calls the players in the evening to give them the exercise schedule.
Ukihitaji msaada, tafadhali nipigie simu.
If you need help, please call me.
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