Usages of si
Nia yake ilikuwa kujifunza, si kuonyesha hadhi; hiyo ni nafasi adimu.
Her intention was to learn, not to show status; that is a rare opportunity.
Si rahisi kusoma usiku.
It is not easy to study at night.
Zulia hili linahitaji kufuliwa mara kwa mara, si mara chache.
This carpet needs to be washed often, not rarely.
Hili ndilo begi nililopoteza jana, si rula yangu.
This is the bag that I lost yesterday, not my ruler.
Si soda, bali maji ya uvuguvugu kabla ya chakula.
Not soda, but lukewarm water before the meal.
Pete yake si kubwa, bali ndogo inayokaa vizuri kidoleni.
Her ring is not big, but small and fits well on the finger.
Pilau si tamu pekee, bali pia hutoa harufu nzuri ukipika taratibu.
Pilau is not only delicious, but also gives a nice aroma when cooked slowly.
Meza kuu ipo ukingoni mwa ukumbi, si katikati, bali upande wa jukwaa.
The high table is at the edge of the hall, not in the middle, but on the stage side.
Kukataliwa si rahisi.
Being rejected is not easy.
Afadhali tuanze mkutano saa tatu, si saa mbili.
It’s better that we start the meeting at nine, not eight.
Ndiyo maana nilihifadhi noti zangu ndani ya pochi, si mfukoni.
That’s why I stored my notes in a purse, not in the pocket.
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