Usages of nilipokuwa
Nilipokuwa nikisoma historia jana, saa ya mkononi iliniambia ni saa tatu tayari.
While I was reading history yesterday, my wristwatch told me it was already nine o’clock.
Nilipokuwa kijijini, nilipenda kuangalia machweo.
When I was in the village, I liked to watch the sunset.
Nilipokuwa nikisoma, sikuona saa ya mkononi ikionyesha muda wa mtihani.
While I was studying, I did not see the wristwatch showing the exam time.
Nilipokuwa nikimenya viazi na boga, mtoto alikuwa akiniangalia jikoni.
While I was peeling potatoes and pumpkin, the child was watching me in the kitchen.
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