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Usages of lenye
Msanii akipata mialiko miwili, atachagua tamasha lenye sauti bora.
If the artist receives two invitations, he will choose the festival with better sound.
Mama hutumia sufuria lenye kifuniko kupika samaki nyumbani.
Mother uses the pot with a lid to cook fish at home.
Bi harusi atavaa gauni jeupe lenye mapambo mazuri.
The bride will wear a white gown with beautiful decorations.
Dada yangu anapenda kuvaa koti jeusi lenye mifuko mingi.
My sister likes to wear a black coat that has many pockets.
Pazia zito lenye rangi ya kahawia husaidia kuzuia jua kali asubuhi.
A heavy curtain with a brown color helps block the strong sun in the morning.
Pazia jepesi lenye mistari ya bluu linawacha mwanga mwingi uingie chumbani.
The light curtain with blue stripes lets a lot of light enter the room.
Siyo tu chumba hiki kikubwa, bali pia kina dirisha zuri lenye mwanga mwingi.
Not only is this room big, but it also has a nice window with a lot of light.
Katika chumba cha kulia chakula, kuna pazia jepesi lenye mistari ya bluu.
In the dining room, there is a light curtain with blue stripes.
Usiku, tunafunga pazia zito lenye rangi ya kahawia kwa faragha zaidi.
At night, we close a heavy curtain with a brown color for more privacy.
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