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Usages of halafu
Geuka kushoto kwenye kona ndogo, halafu uvuke daraja.
Turn left at the small corner, then cross the bridge.
Nitaosha vikombe, halafu nitaweka vyombo kwenye stoo.
I will wash the cups, then I will put the utensils in the storeroom.
Usiku ninapokuwa na usingizi, ninasoma kurasa chache tu, halafu nazima taa.
At night when I am sleepy, I read just a few pages, then I switch off the light.
Bibi hutoa maziwa ya ng’ombe asubuhi, halafu anatengeneza chai ya maziwa.
Grandmother gives cow’s milk in the morning, then makes milk tea.
Dada yangu huoga haraka, halafu hunywa chai ya maziwa jikoni.
My sister usually bathes quickly, then drinks milk tea in the kitchen.
Test yourself: What does halafu mean?
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