Week 5

Question 1

Daktari: Habari, tatizo ni nini?

Answer 1

Hello, what is the problem?

This is a common greeting by a doctor to a patient inquiring about their health issue.

Question 2

Mgonjwa: Nina maumivu ya tumbo na kichwa.

Answer 2

I have stomach pain and a headache.

This response indicates specific symptoms a patient might report to a doctor.

Question 3

Daktari: Umeumwa kwa muda gani?

Answer 3

How long have you been sick?

This question helps the doctor assess the duration of the patient’s illness.

Question 4

Mgonjwa: Tangu jana usiku.

Answer 4

Since last night.

This specifies the onset of the patient’s symptoms.

Question 5

Daktari: Fungua mdomo, nitakukagua.

Answer 5

Open your mouth, I will examine you.

This indicates a common practice in medical examinations.

Question 6

Daktari: Usijali, utapona haraka.

Answer 6

Don’t worry, you will recover soon.

This is a reassurance often given by healthcare providers.

Question 7

Mama: Chakula kiko tayari!

Answer 7

The food is ready!

This is a common announcement made by a parent at home.

Question 8

Mtoto: Mama, tunakula nini leo?

Answer 8

Mom, what are we eating today?

This reflects a child’s curiosity about mealtime.

Question 9

Mama: Tunakula wali, nyama, na mboga.

Answer 9

We are eating rice, meat, and vegetables.

This lists a typical meal in many cultures.

Question 10

Baba: Mlete maji tafadhali.

Answer 10

Bring some water, please.

This is a polite request made during dinner.

Question 11

Mama: Haya, kila mtu ale chakula chake.

Answer 11

Alright, everyone eat your food.

This is a prompt for family members to start eating.

Question 12

Mtoto: Chakula ni kitamu sana!

Answer 12

The food is very delicious!

This expresses enjoyment of the meal.

Question 13

Mama: Asante, kula vizuri!

Answer 13

Thank you, eat well!

This is an encouragement for children to eat healthily.

Question 14

Mteja: Samahani, machungwa ni bei gani?

Answer 14

Excuse me, how much are the oranges?

This is how a customer initiates a purchase inquiry.

Question 15

Muuza matunda: Ni shilingi mia tatu kwa kilo.

Answer 15

They are 300 shillings per kilo.

This indicates the price of a common fruit in a market.

Question 16

Mteja: Naweza kupata punguzo?

Answer 16

Can I get a discount?

This is a common negotiation tactic in buying.

Question 17

Muuza matunda: Sawa, nitakupa kwa mia mbili hamsini.

Answer 17

Okay, I will give them to you for 250 shillings.

This reflects the seller’s willingness to negotiate.

Question 18

Mteja: Asante! Naomba kilo mbili.

Answer 18

Thank you! I’d like two kilos.

This shows the completion of a purchase order.

Question 19

Muuza matunda: Haya, chukua. Karibu tena!

Answer 19

Alright, take them. Welcome again!

This is a friendly farewell from the seller.

Question 20

Mama: Unataka shati la rangi gani?

Answer 20

What color shirt do you want?

This question is common when shopping for clothes.

Question 21

Mtoto: Napenda nyekundu na bluu.

Answer 21

I like red and blue.

This expresses a child’s preference for colors.

Question 22

Mama: Hili la kijani linafaa pia.

Answer 22

This green one looks good too.

This suggests an alternative choice.

Question 23

Mtoto: Hapana, napenda nyekundu zaidi.

Answer 23

No, I like red more.

This indicates a strong preference for a specific color.

Question 24

Mama: Sawa, tutachukua nyekundu.

Answer 24

Okay, we’ll take the red one.

This reflects a decision made in shopping.

Question 25

Muuzaji: Umechagua vizuri!

Answer 25

You have chosen well! ## Footnote This is a compliment often given by salespeople.

Question 26

Juma: Tunakutana lini kwa sherehe?

Answer 26

When are we meeting for the party? ## Footnote This is how one might inquire about event planning.

Question 27

Amina: Jumamosi ni siku nzuri.

Answer 27

Saturday is a good day. ## Footnote This indicates a preferred day for an event.

Question 28

Juma: Saa ngapi?

Answer 28

What time? ## Footnote This is a common question when discussing event timings.

Question 29

Amina: Saa kumi jioni.

Answer 29

At 4 PM. ## Footnote This specifies the time for the meeting.

Question 30

Juma: Sawa, tutaonana Jumamosi.

Answer 30

Okay, see you on Saturday. ## Footnote This confirms the arrangement for the event.

Question 31

Mgeni: Samahani, benki iko wapi?

Answer 31

Excuse me, where is the bank? ## Footnote This is a common question when seeking directions.

Question 32

Mkazi: Nenda moja kwa moja, kisha geuka kulia.

Answer 32

Go straight, then turn right. ## Footnote This provides clear directional guidance.

Question 33

Mgeni: Ni mbali?

Answer 33

Is it far? ## Footnote This question seeks to clarify distance.

Question 34

Mkazi: Hapana, ni karibu na duka.

Answer 34

No, it’s near the shop. ## Footnote This indicates proximity to a familiar landmark.

Question 35

Mgeni: Asante sana!

Answer 35

Thank you very much! ## Footnote This expresses gratitude after receiving help.

Question 36

Mkazi: Karibu!

Answer 36

You’re welcome! ## Footnote This is a polite response to thanks.