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Usages of chenji
Hatukuwa na chenji, kwa hiyo keshia alitusaidia kulipa bila matatizo.
We did not have change, so the cashier helped us pay without problems.
Keshia alitupa chenji na risiti, kisha akatuambia turudishe troli mahali pake.
The cashier gave us change and a receipt, then told us to return the trolley to its place.
Sina chenji ya kutosha sasa, kwa hiyo nitamlipa keshia kwa kadi.
I do not have enough change right now, so I will pay the cashier by card.
Baada ya kulipa, keshia alitupa chenji na risiti.
After paying, the cashier gave us change and a receipt.
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