Week 3 Flashcards
What is the general term for ‘sorry’ in Kiswahili?
Samahani
How do you say ‘I ask for forgiveness’ in Kiswahili?
Ninaomba msamaha
What phrase expresses deep regret for a mistake in Kiswahili?
Pole sana kwa makosa yangu
Complete the phrase: ‘Samahani, _______’.
sikukusudia
What does ‘Je, utanisamehe?’ mean?
Will you forgive me?
What phrase expresses sympathy for someone’s misfortune?
Pole
How do you express that you are sad about someone’s situation in Kiswahili?
Nina huzuni kwa sababu ya hali yako
What does ‘Nimeumia kusikia habari hizo’ translate to?
I am hurt to hear that news
Complete the phrase: ‘Niko hapa _______’.
kwa ajili yako
What does ‘Nimevunjika moyo’ mean?
I am heartbroken
How do you say ‘I didn’t expect this to happen’ in Kiswahili?
Sikutarajia hili litokee
What phrase indicates confusion about a situation?
Nimechanganyikiwa na hali hii
Complete the phrase: ‘Laiti _______ mapema’.
ningejua
What does ‘Najuta kutokuchukua hatua mapema’ express?
I regret not taking action earlier
How do you express a wish to change a decision in Kiswahili?
Ningependa kurudi nyuma na kubadilisha mambo
What does ‘Najuta sana kwa kukuumiza’ mean?
I deeply regret hurting you
How do you say ‘We apologize for the inconvenience caused’ in Kiswahili?
Tunaomba radhi kwa usumbufu uliotokea
What is the phrase for ‘May God forgive me for my mistakes’?
Mungu anisamehe kwa makosa yangu
Complete the phrase: ‘Nimejifunza kutokana _______’.
na makosa yangu
What is the memorization tip for expressing disappointment?
Ninasikitika
How do you say ‘Please give me a chance to fix things’ in Kiswahili?
Tafadhali nipe nafasi ya kurekebisha mambo
