KISWAHILI FOR BEGINNERS: DUKANI

Msamiati

duka, maduka.                                  Shop, shops

Madukani,.                                        at the shopping centre

Kwenda dukani,.                               to go shopping,to go to the shop

Kuuza,kununua,                                to sell,to buy

nguo,.                                               Clothes,cloth,dress,dresses

Nguo mpya,nguo ya zamani           new clothes,old clothes

Kushona,cherehani,.                         to see,sewing machine

Kupima nguo,.                                  to take measure of a clothes

nipime nguo,.                                    to take measure of a clothes

nipime nguo,.                                   take my measure of a clothes

Mashono bei gani?                          how much do you charge for sewing?

Inategemea kitambaa,.                     It all depends on the material

Suruali;koti,.                                     a pair of trousers ;a coat

blauzi;sketi.                                      blouse,skirt

Sweta;Chupi;Vesti.                            Sweater,underpants,vest

taulo,shuka,mashuka,.                      towel;bedsheet;bedsheets

blanketi;nguo za watoto,.                blanket(s):children’s clothes

binzari:pilipili,.                                  Curry powder;pepper.

Karafu.                                              Cloves

Nyanya,kitunguuu.                           Tomato,onion

Sabuni,sabuni ya unga.                    Bar soap,powder soap

Mafuta ya kupikia.                            Cooking oil

Salt.                                                   Chumvi.

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