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.
Watoto walikula sandwichi mbili zenye jibini, halafu wakanywa maziwa.
The children ate two sandwiches with cheese, then drank milk.
Kesho fundi atarekebisha printa, halafu nitachapisha nakala ya ripoti.
Tomorrow the technician will fix the printer, then I will print a copy of the report.
Ofisini, katibu alitumia skana kuweka faili kwenye kompyuta, halafu akafanya fotokopi mbili za mkataba.
At the office, the secretary used a scanner to put the files into the computer, then made two photocopies of the contract.
Watoto walikula sambusa mbili, halafu wakaomba wali na njegere.
The children ate two samosas, then asked for rice and peas.
Mama ameweka nguo zenye unyevu kwenye beseni, halafu akachukua kibanio cha nguo.
Mother put the damp clothes in the basin, then took a clothespin.
Mama alizipangilia nyusi za binti yake, halafu akamwambia anyanyue kidevu chake.
Mother arranged her daughter’s eyebrows, then told her to lift her chin.
Tafadhali weka chumvi kidogo kwenye kiganja chako, halafu tia kwenye supu.
Please put a little salt in your palm, then add it to the soup.
Dada yangu alisikiliza mdahalo huo kwenye simu, halafu akamwambia baba mgombea gani alimvutia.
My sister listened to that debate on the phone, then told father which candidate impressed her.
Rahma alisoma nukuu hiyo kwa sauti, halafu akaandika dondoo muhimu pembeni.
Rahma read that quotation aloud, then wrote important notes at the side.
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