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short sentences jh
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| napenda kahawa | I like coffee |
| napenda kikombe cha kahawa | I like a cup of coffee |
| ningependa kikombe cha kahawa | I would like a cup of coffee |
| naweza kupata kikombe cha kahawa | could I have a cup of coffee |
| naweza | I can (or; can I) |
| unaweza | you can |
| anaweza | he can |
| John anaweza | John can |
| John anaweza kupata kahawa? | can John get coffee? |
| Nitasema | I will say ... |
| Naweza kupata bakuli ugali? | Can I get a bowl of ugali? |
| Chakula kimekuwa tayari | the food has become {e.g. dinner} is ready |
| Chakula kiko tayari | The food is ready. |
| Pata (kupata) | Get. (To get) |
| unaweza kuja jikoni? | Can you come to the kitchen? |
| Unaweza kuja kwenye gari | Can you come to the car? |
| Unaweza kuniandalia chakula? | Can you prepare a meal for me? |
| ungependa chakula cha mchana? | Would you like some lunch? |
| Alex anaweza kupata kikombe cha chai tafadhali? | Can Alex get a cup of tea please? |
| Nikamuuliza ikiwa anataka chakula | I asked her/him if she/he wants/wanted (some) food. |
| Nikamuuliza ikiwa anataka chakula chochote | I asked him/her if she/he wanted any food. |
| Nilimuuliza ikiwa anataka chakula chochote. | I asked if she/he wanted any food. |
| Kuna joto sana hapa | It is very warm here |
| kahawa ina joto ya kutosha | The coffee is warm enough |
| kahawa ni moto | The coffee is hot. |
| unaweza kuniandalia kahawa? | Could you prepare/make me (some) coffee? |
| Nitakuona kesho | I will see you tomorrow. |
| anaweza kwenda jikoni | He can go to the kitchen |
| Anaweza kwenda bafuni sasa | He can go to the bathroom now |
| joto tafadhali, sio moto sana | Warm please, not too hot. |
| kuna chakula chochote | Is there any food? |
| kuna chochote cha kula? | is there anything to eat? |