Usages of bali
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.
Sikupenda sketi nene, bali nilichagua ile nyembamba iliyo rahisi kutembea nayo.
I did not like the thick skirt, but I chose the narrow one that is easy to walk in.
Siyo tu mwalimu wetu mkali, bali pia ni mwenye huruma.
Not only is our teacher strict, but she/he is also compassionate.
Siyo tu leo tunarudia msamiati, bali pia tunatunga sentensi na mistari mipya.
Not only are we reviewing vocabulary today, but we are also creating new sentences and lines.
Kocha aliwaambia wachezaji wasibishane, bali wasikilize maoni ya kila mmoja kwa heshima.
The coach told the players not to argue, but to listen to each person’s opinion with respect.
Siyo tu wanafunzi wa darasa letu, bali pia walimu wanapenda kusoma vitabu vizuri.
Not only the students of our class, but also the teachers like to read good books.
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